NanaYang | Innovation Management | Best Innovation Award

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Best Innovation Award

Nana Yang — Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Nana Yang
Affiliation Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Country China
Scopus ID 57215874878
Documents 10
Citations 189
h-index 7
Subject Area Innovation Management
Event World Business Global Awards
ORCID 0009-0001-6425-3432

Nana Yang is a researcher affiliated with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China whose stated subject area is Innovation Management. The researcher is associated with Scopus Author ID 57215874878 and ORCID 0009-0001-6425-3432. This article presents the available profile information in the context of the Best Innovation Award associated with the World Business Global Awards.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile documents the available scholarly information associated with Nana Yang of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China. The profile identifies Innovation Management as the stated subject area and records the researcher’s Scopus Author ID and ORCID identifier. These persistent identifiers provide mechanisms for distinguishing the researcher within scholarly communication and research-information systems. [1] [2]

Within the context of the Best Innovation Award, the available information supports an academic profile centered on innovation-related research. Because publication, citation, and h-index values were not supplied in the source data for this page, no quantitative research-impact claims are made beyond the documented identifiers and affiliation.

Keywords

Keywords: Innovation Management; Innovation Research; Organizational Innovation; Strategic Innovation; Research and Development; Technology Management; Business Innovation; Innovation Strategy; Academic Recognition; Research Profile.

Introduction

Innovation management is concerned with the processes through which organizations identify, develop, implement, and sustain new ideas, products, services, processes, or organizational practices. Contemporary innovation research commonly examines how knowledge, organizational capabilities, strategy, and external environments interact in the development and diffusion of innovation.

Nana Yang is identified in the supplied profile information as being affiliated with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications and working within the subject area of Innovation Management. The profile is associated with Scopus Author ID 57215874878 and ORCID 0009-0001-6425-3432, allowing scholarly records to be connected to persistent researcher identifiers. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The supplied research profile places Nana Yang within Innovation Management. This field encompasses the study and practical management of innovation activities, including innovation strategy, organizational processes, knowledge development, commercialization, and the management of resources supporting innovative outcomes.

The affiliation with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications provides the institutional context for the profile. The Scopus and ORCID identifiers serve different but complementary purposes in scholarly information management: Scopus provides an author identity within the Scopus research database, while ORCID provides a persistent identifier designed to distinguish researchers and connect their scholarly activities across systems. [1] [2]

The available source information does not provide a verified publication list, citation count, or h-index for inclusion in this article. Accordingly, those fields are recorded as not specified rather than estimated from external or unrelated sources.

Research Contributions

On the basis of the supplied profile information, the research context associated with Nana Yang can be described through the following Innovation Management themes:

  • Innovation management as a framework for organizing and coordinating innovation-related activities.
  • Innovation strategy and its relationship to organizational objectives and competitive development.
  • Management of knowledge and resources that support the generation and implementation of innovative ideas.
  • Organizational approaches to developing, adopting, and sustaining innovation.
  • Research-oriented examination of innovation processes within contemporary institutional and business environments.

These themes describe the academic domain represented by the supplied subject classification and should not be interpreted as a complete list of specific research projects or publications unless supported by the researcher’s bibliographic records.

Publications

No individual publication titles, journal information, conference records, or DOI identifiers were supplied for Nana Yang in the input data. Therefore, this section does not attribute specific publications to the researcher without bibliographic verification.

For authoritative publication discovery, the Scopus Author Profile and ORCID record can be consulted using the persistent identifiers provided in this article. These sources may contain bibliographic information that can be evaluated independently of the award profile. [1] [2]

Research Impact

Research impact may be examined through several forms of evidence, including scholarly publications, citation activity, collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and documented influence on research or practice. Persistent author identifiers can assist with accurate attribution when evaluating these indicators. [1] [2]

For this profile, specific citation totals, document counts, and h-index values were not included in the supplied data. Consequently, this article does not assign numerical research-impact values or make comparative claims about research performance. Any future assessment should use a dated bibliographic record and clearly identify the database and measurement period used.

Award Suitability

The Best Innovation Award is presented here in relation to a profile identified with Innovation Management. The subject-area alignment provides a relevant academic context for an innovation-focused recognition category, while the researcher’s institutional affiliation and persistent scholarly identifiers provide supporting profile information. [1] [2]

Award suitability should be evaluated using the applicable award criteria and independently verifiable evidence, such as documented research outputs, innovation-related contributions, scholarly records, and relevant professional or institutional achievements. The information available for this page establishes the researcher’s stated field and identifiers but does not provide sufficient quantitative evidence to characterize the scale of research impact.

The recognition is associated with the World Business Global Awards, with the award website serving as the relevant source for information about the event and its recognition framework.

Conclusion

Nana Yang is identified as a researcher affiliated with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China, with Innovation Management listed as the subject area. The profile is linked to Scopus Author ID 57215874878 and ORCID 0009-0001-6425-3432. These identifiers provide a basis for scholarly record verification and researcher disambiguation.

In the context of the Best Innovation Award, the available information establishes a clear connection between the researcher’s stated subject area and an innovation-focused recognition category. Detailed assessment of publications, citations, h-index, and specific research achievements requires additional verified bibliographic and documentary evidence.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Nana Yang, Author ID 57215874878. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57215874878
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Nana Yang, ORCID iD 0009-0001-6425-3432. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6425-3432
  3. World Business Global Awards. (n.d.). Business Global Awards.
    https://businessglobalawards.com/

Jeong Hyun Kim | Innovation Management | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Jeong Hyun Kim
Kangwon National University Hospital, South Korea

Jeong Hyun Kim
Affiliation Kangwon National University Hospital
Country South Korea
Scopus ID 57207436992
Documents 34
Citations 622
h-index 17
Subject Area Innovation Management
Event Business Global Awards

Jeong Hyun Kim is a researcher affiliated with Kangwon National University Hospital whose scholarly record includes work addressing prostate cancer, clinical consensus development, patient-related digital engagement, and regional epidemiological patterns. The available publication record includes peer-reviewed studies published in 2023 and 2025, providing a basis for considering the researcher’s contribution to evidence-oriented innovation in healthcare. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents Jeong Hyun Kim in relation to the Innovative Research Award and the field of Innovation Management. The documented research portfolio includes studies on metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, digital patient-association engagement through the metaverse, and longitudinal prostate cancer risk patterns in a Korean province. These studies illustrate the application of structured evidence generation, multidisciplinary collaboration, digital approaches, and regional health data to contemporary healthcare research. [1] [2]

Keywords

  • Innovation Management
  • Prostate Cancer Research
  • Clinical Consensus
  • Digital Health

Introduction

Innovation in contemporary healthcare increasingly depends on combining clinical evidence with digital tools, collaborative methodologies, and population-level data. Research addressing these dimensions can support more consistent clinical decision-making and improve understanding of changing healthcare environments. Kim’s documented publications reflect this interdisciplinary orientation, particularly within prostate cancer research and digital health communication. [2]

Research Profile

The reported Scopus record lists 34 documents, 622 citations, and an h-index of 17 under Scopus Author ID 57207436992. These indicators provide bibliometric context for the researcher’s scholarly visibility, although publication counts and citation measures should be interpreted alongside research quality, methodological contribution, and field-specific context. [1]

Research Contributions

The 2025 modified Delphi study on metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer contributes to consensus-oriented clinical research in South Korea. A separate 2025 cross-sectional survey examined the use of the metaverse by prostate cancer patient associations during the Blue Ribbon Campaign, representing an application of digital environments to patient engagement. Earlier multicenter research investigated stratified prostate cancer risk trends from 2003 to 2021 using regional training-hospital data. [2] [3]

Publications

  • Establishing consensus recommendations for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in South Korea: A modified Delphi study. Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2025. [2]
  • Analyzing Usage of the Metaverse by Associations of Patients With Prostate Cancer During the 2023 Blue Ribbon Campaign: Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2025. [3]
  • Trends of stratified prostate cancer risk in a single Korean province from 2003 to 2021: A multicenter study conducted using regional training hospital data. Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2023. [4]

Research Impact

The reported citation record indicates that Kim’s publications have received scholarly attention, while the individual studies demonstrate relevance to clinical recommendations, patient-facing digital communication, and regional epidemiology. The combination of these themes is consistent with an innovation-oriented research profile in which established clinical methods are examined alongside emerging digital and data-driven approaches. [1]

Award Suitability

Kim’s documented research is potentially aligned with an Innovative Research Award through its combination of clinical evidence synthesis, digital health exploration, and epidemiological analysis. The portfolio demonstrates multiple approaches to addressing healthcare questions rather than relying on a single methodological perspective. Final award assessment should consider the originality, reproducibility, practical relevance, and independent contribution of the researcher’s work in accordance with the award’s formal evaluation criteria.

Conclusion

Jeong Hyun Kim’s research profile combines prostate cancer clinical research with digital health and population-level investigation. The available bibliometric indicators and selected publications provide a documented basis for scholarly recognition, while the methodological diversity of the work supports consideration within an innovation-focused academic award framework.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jeong Hyun Kim, Author ID 57207436992. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57207436992
  2. Joung, J., Jeong, I.-g., Kang, S.-g., et al. (2025). Establishing consensus recommendations for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in South Korea: A modified Delphi study. Investigative and Clinical Urology.
  3. Jo, J., Kim, Y., Ha, Y.-s., et al. (2025). Analyzing Usage of the Metaverse by Associations of Patients With Prostate Cancer During the 2023 Blue Ribbon Campaign: Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research.
  4. Ko, Y., Kim, B.-h., Kwon, S.-y., et al. (2023). Trends of stratified prostate cancer risk in a single Korean province from 2003 to 2021: A multicenter study conducted using regional training hospital data. Investigative and Clinical Urology.
  5. World Health Organization. (2021). Global strategy on digital health 2020–2025. World Health Organization.
  6. National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Prostate cancer research and clinical information. National Cancer Institute.

Emran Ali | Innovation and Technology Strategy | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Emran Ali
Affiliation Alcorn State University
Country United States
Scopus ID 57200798179
Documents 2
Citations 36
h-index 2
Subject Area Innovation and Technology Strategy
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-1957-4392

Emran Ali
Alcorn State University, United States

Emran Ali is affiliated with Alcorn State University in the United States and is presented for consideration for the Innovative Research Award in recognition of research activity associated with innovation, technology-enabled detection, and applied plant disease research. The available bibliographic profile records 2 documents, 36 citations, and an h-index of 2, providing a quantitative basis for evaluating research visibility and scholarly impact.

Abstract

The Innovative Research Award profile examines Emran Ali’s documented scholarly activity through bibliographic indicators and research outputs relevant to innovation and technology strategy. His publication record includes work concerning rapid molecular detection, plant disease surveillance, pathogen identification, and resistance monitoring. Such applications demonstrate how diagnostic technologies can support timely agricultural decision-making and disease-management research. The profile records 36 citations and an h-index of 2, while the listed publications provide additional context for assessing the practical orientation of the research portfolio.

Keywords

Innovative Research Award; Emran Ali; Alcorn State University; innovation strategy; technology strategy; loop-mediated isothermal amplification; plant disease diagnostics; pathogen detection; agricultural biotechnology; research impact.

Introduction

Modern agricultural research increasingly integrates molecular diagnostics with field-oriented surveillance. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), probe-based assays, and real-time detection approaches are examples of technologies designed to improve the speed and accessibility of pathogen identification. The documented publication portfolio associated with this profile includes research addressing these areas, including detection of Pseudoperonospora cubensis, Clarireedia species, and Phytopythium vexans. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The research profile is characterized by applied diagnostic methodology and plant health surveillance. Bibliographic indicators list 2 documents, 36 citations, and an h-index of 2. The available record is therefore relatively compact but demonstrates measurable scholarly engagement. Research topics represented in the supplied publication record connect laboratory-based detection with agricultural disease management and monitoring.

Research Contributions

  • Development and application of rapid molecular detection approaches for plant pathogens.
  • Investigation of LAMP-based technologies for field-oriented disease detection and surveillance. [3]
  • Contribution to research concerning fungal and oomycete pathogen identification and plant disease management.

Publications

  1. Development of a Novel Pseudoperonospora cubensis-Specific LAMP Assay for Rapid Field Detection and Surveillance of Cucurbit Downy Mildew, Journal of Fungi, 2026.
  2. Identification and Detection of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins: Current Technologies and Future Perspectives, Toxins, 2026.
  3. Probe-Based Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for Rapid Detection of Two Clarireedia spp., the Causal Agent of Dollar Spot of Turfgrass, Plant Disease, 2024.
  4. Real-Time and Rapid Detection of Phytopythium vexans Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay, Plant Disease, 2023.
  5. First Report of Resistance to Pyraclostrobin in Pseudocercospora spp. from Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) in Georgia, United States, Plant Health Progress, 2023.

Research Impact

The profile’s 36 citations and h-index of 2 indicate that the documented research has received scholarly attention. The emphasis on rapid detection and surveillance is particularly relevant to agricultural systems in which timely pathogen identification can inform disease-management decisions. The publication record also spans multiple plant health problems, suggesting applicability across different pathogen and crop contexts. [4]

Award Suitability

For the Innovative Research Award, the profile demonstrates several relevant characteristics: application-oriented research, use of modern molecular diagnostic methods, publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and measurable citation activity. The work’s emphasis on rapid detection technologies aligns with innovation-focused evaluation criteria concerned with methodological advancement and practical research utility. Award consideration should remain subject to the event’s formal eligibility, verification, and assessment procedures. [5]

Conclusion

Emran Ali’s documented research profile combines measurable scholarly impact with applied investigation into pathogen detection and plant health diagnostics. The supplied publications illustrate the use of molecular and isothermal amplification approaches for rapid disease identification. Together with the reported bibliometric indicators, these activities provide a relevant scholarly basis for consideration under the Innovative Research Award category.

References

  1. Development of a Novel Pseudoperonospora cubensis-Specific LAMP Assay for Rapid Field Detection and Surveillance of Cucurbit Downy Mildew. Journal of Fungi, 2026.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12080626
  2. Identification and Detection of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins: Current Technologies and Future Perspectives. Toxins, 2026.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins18080343
  3. Probe-Based Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for Rapid Detection of Two Clarireedia spp. Plant Disease, 2024.
    https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-23-2608-RE
  4. Real-Time and Rapid Detection of Phytopythium vexans Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay. Plant Disease, 2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-22-1944-RE
  5. First Report of Resistance to Pyraclostrobin in Pseudocercospora spp. from Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) in Georgia, United States. Plant Health Progress, 2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-12-22-0127-BR
  6. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Emran Ali, Author ID 57200798179. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57200798179
  7. ORCID. (n.d.). Emran Ali, ORCID iD 0000-0002-1957-4392.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1957-4392

Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa | Innovation Strategy | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa
Affiliation Emory University School of Medicine
Country United States
Scopus ID 56716250700
Documents 77
Citations 2,528
h-index 26
Subject Area Innovation Strategy
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-2013-6453

Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa
Emory University School of Medicine, United States

Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa is a researcher affiliated with Emory University School of Medicine in the United States whose scholarly work addresses pediatric traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, transition to adulthood, and related health and service outcomes. Her documented research profile comprises 77 documents, 2,528 citations, and an h-index of 26, providing a bibliometric basis for consideration within an academic recognition framework.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research record of Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, emphasizing scholarship concerning traumatic and acquired brain injury among children, adolescents, and young adults. Recent publications address transition to adulthood, early childhood traumatic brain injury, communication-related care, and independence outcomes. [1] [2] The profile is considered in relation to research productivity, scholarly visibility, thematic relevance, and documented publication activity.

Keywords

Innovation Strategy; Traumatic Brain Injury; Pediatric Neurology; Rehabilitation; Adolescent Health; Research Impact; Clinical Research; Transition to Adulthood.

Introduction

Research on pediatric brain injury requires interdisciplinary approaches connecting clinical care, rehabilitation, communication, health services, and long-term independence. Haarbauer-Krupa’s recent publication record reflects this multidisciplinary perspective, including studies examining developmental transitions and health-service associations. [2] Such work contributes evidence relevant to improving understanding of outcomes across childhood and young adulthood.

Research Profile

The available bibliometric profile records 77 documents, 2,528 citations, and an h-index of 26. Her research interests represented in the supplied publication record include acquired and traumatic brain injury, pediatric populations, transition to adulthood, speech-language considerations, career development, and independence. [3] These themes demonstrate continuity across clinical and applied research questions.

Research Contributions

Recent work examines how children with acquired brain injury navigate transition toward adulthood, including clinical lessons relevant to independence and longer-term support. [1] Additional research considers traumatic brain injury among children aged 0–5 years and associations with selected health conditions and services. [2] Related scholarship highlights the role of speech-language pathologists in pediatric traumatic brain injury care. [3]

Publications

  • Transition to Adulthood for Children Who Experienced Acquired Brain Injury: Lessons Learned from a Clinical Program for Children and Adolescents, Children, 2026. [1]
  • Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Ages 0-5 Years and Associations with Select Health Conditions and Services, Pediatric Neurology, 2026. [2]
  • Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Speech-Language Pathologists Must Have a Seat at the Table, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2026. [3]
  • Understanding How Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Impacts the Career and Independence of Young Adults, Neurotrauma Reports, 2025. [5]

Research Impact

The supplied citation profile indicates substantial scholarly visibility, with 2,528 citations and an h-index of 26. The publication record further indicates continuing engagement with clinically relevant questions affecting pediatric and young-adult populations. [6] These indicators provide measurable evidence of research reach while the subject matter demonstrates practical relevance to healthcare and rehabilitation research.

Award Suitability

For the Innovative Research Award, the profile presents a combination of sustained scholarly productivity, citation-based research visibility, and contemporary work addressing complex clinical and developmental questions. The relevance of these contributions to innovation strategy may be considered through the application of research evidence to clinical programs, multidisciplinary practice, and improved understanding of long-term outcomes.

Conclusion

Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa’s documented research profile reflects an established body of scholarly work in pediatric traumatic brain injury and related areas. Her publication activity, citation record, and interdisciplinary research themes provide a substantive basis for academic recognition under an Innovative Research Award framework.

References

  1. Haarbauer-Krupa, J. et al. (2026). Transition to Adulthood for Children Who Experienced Acquired Brain Injury: Lessons Learned from a Clinical Program for Children and Adolescents. Children, 13(8), 1086.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/children13081086
  2. Haarbauer-Krupa, J. et al. (2026). Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Ages 0-5 Years and Associations with Select Health Conditions and Services. Pediatric Neurology.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2026.08.001
  3. Haarbauer-Krupa, J. et al. (2026). Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Speech-Language Pathologists Must Have a Seat at the Table. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.
    https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_AJSLP-26-00120
  4. Haarbauer-Krupa, J. et al. (2026). Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Ages 0-5 Years and Associations with Select Health Conditions and Services. SSRN preprint.
    https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6468944
  5. Haarbauer-Krupa, J. et al. (2025). Understanding How Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Impacts the Career and Independence of Young Adults. Neurotrauma Reports.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/08977151251362109
  6. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, Author ID 56716250700. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56716250700

Theodore Koutroukis | Innovation | Innovation Vanguard Award

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Prof Dr. Theodore Koutroukis | Innovation | Innovation Vanguard Award

Prof Dr. Theodore Koutroukis | Innovation | Professor at Democritus University of Thrace | Greece

THEODORE KOUTROUKIS is an accomplished scholar, arbitrator, and academic leader whose extensive contributions to labour relations, collective bargaining, and European employment policy have established him as a respected authority in the fields of industrial relations and human resource management. With a distinguished academic background culminating in a doctoral specialization in employment relations and organizational adaptation, THEODORE KOUTROUKIS has cultivated a career that uniquely integrates academic research, professional arbitration practice, and international policy engagement. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, where he has been a faculty member since 2014, and he has simultaneously held a long-standing role as an Arbitrator in Collective Bargaining at the Organisation for Mediation and Arbitration in Athens since 1998, contributing directly to conflict resolution and labour market governance. His professional influence extends globally through his long-term membership in the International Labour and Employment Relations Association since 1989. His research interests span collective bargaining systems, European works councils, employee participation, labour market restructuring, crisis-driven organizational change, human resource management, and the socio-economic impacts of globalization and digital transformation on labour dynamics. In terms of research skills, THEODORE KOUTROUKIS demonstrates advanced expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, comparative labour policy, workforce resilience studies, organizational diagnosis, policy evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, producing impactful insights that inform academic, professional, and governmental stakeholders. His scholarly work includes numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and policy-oriented contributions published in reputable outlets such as Social Sciences, Societies, Merits, Religions, Administrative Sciences, and various international edited volumes. Among his awards and honours, THEODORE KOUTROUKIS is recognized for his long-term service in arbitration, his academic leadership, and his contributions to labour relations scholarship in Greece and Europe. His publications consistently reflect high research relevance, theoretical depth, and practical applicability to contemporary labour challenges. In conclusion, THEODORE KOUTROUKIS stands out as a highly influential figure whose integrated academic and professional career continues to shape labour relations discourse, support equitable employment systems, and advance interdisciplinary research on the evolving world of work.

Academic Profile: ORCID | Scopus 

Featured Publications:

  1. Koutroukis, T. (2025). Collective bargaining in post-memoranda Greece: Could it guarantee decent work by Greek employees? Social Sciences. (Citations: 0)

  2. Semertzian, T., Vamvakidou, I., Koutroukis, T., & Ivasina, E. (2025). Modern comprehension of the Treaty of Lausanne (1923): Historical documentary, Searching for Rodakis by Kerem Soyyilmaz. Histories. (Citations: 0)

  3. Spyropoulou, E., & Koutroukis, T. (2024). Principal–teacher relationships under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic: Critical factors and implications for school leadership during crises. Societies. (Citations: 3)

  4. Koutroukis, T. (2024). European works councils: Their impact on the Europeanization of industrial relations in an era of market globalism. Social Sciences. (Citations: 4)

  5. Katimertzopoulos, F., Vlados, C., & Koutroukis, T. (2023). Business and regional innovation culture: An overview of the conceptualization of innovation culture. Administrative Sciences. (Citations: 6)

 

 

Raphael Bar El | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Raphael Bar El | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award 

Professor | Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | Israel

Prof. Raphael Bar El is a distinguished economist and innovation scholar recognized for his extensive contributions to the fields of regional development, innovation policy, and public management. His research focuses on innovation systems, entrepreneurship, and the strategic interplay between economic policy and regional growth. Professor Bar-El has authored and edited several influential books, such as Regional Development and Conflict Management: A Case for Brazil, Desenvolvimento Econômico Regional para a Redução da Pobreza e Desigualdade, Industrialização Rural no Nordeste, and The Economic Development of the Arab Sector in Israel. His academic publications have appeared in leading volumes and journals, addressing topics such as under-investment in innovative enterprises, the spatial distribution of high-tech industries, and socio-economic policy frameworks for conflict regions. Professor Bar-El’s leadership extends beyond academia to public service and international development. He has served as Director of the National and Economic Planning Authority at the Ministry of Economy and Planning and as Director General of the Development Study Center. As the Founder and President of the Israeli Regional Science Association, he has played a pioneering role in advancing regional science and innovation policy in Israel and abroad. His expertise has been sought by numerous international organizations and governments, including the World Bank, UNDP, and various ministries across Latin America, Africa, and Europe, where he has led and advised more than thirty major development and innovation projects. With an academic record comprising 56 documents, 387 citations across 328 publications, and an h-index of 11, Professor Bar-El continues to influence policy thinking and academic discourse on regional innovation and sustainable economic development. His long-standing commitment to integrating theory with practical policy solutions has positioned him as a leading voice in shaping innovation ecosystems and fostering socio-economic growth across diverse regions.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications :

Bar-El, R., Gavious, I., Kaufmann, D., & Schwartz, D. (2017). Under-investments in innovative SMEs: The effect of entrepreneurial cognitive bias. In K. O. Lundvall & P. Nielsen (Eds.), Human capital and assets in the networked world.

Schwartz, D., Avnimelech, G., & Bar-El, R. (2012). The location of knowledge economy and high-tech in Israel. In J. K. Gibson-Graham & G. Roelvink (Eds.), Societies in motion: Innovation, migration and regional transformation.

Bar-El, R. (2014). Economic considerations in implementing a parallel states structure. In M. Cohen & C. Scheindlin (Eds.), One land, two states: Israel and Palestine as parallel states University of California Press.

Bar-El, R., & Co-authors. (2024). Can the periphery survive innovation-led growth? Insights from Israel. Regional Studies, Regional Science.

Bar-El, R., & Co-authors. (2022). Adapting reverse mentoring strategy to SMEs: A new pilot model implemented in Brazil. Sustainability.

Yiyong Yu | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yiyong Yu | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Nanjing Normal University | China 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yiyong Yu is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Nanjing Normal University, specializing in strategic management and innovation management. He earned his doctorate in management from the School of Business at Nanjing University. His research focuses on innovation chains, collaborative innovation, organizational inertia, and creativity. Yu has contributed extensively to the academic field, publishing papers in reputable journals such as Management World, Nankai Business Review, Studies in Science of Science, and Technovation. His work explores topics including overcoming organizational inertia to sustain growth, strategic knowledge disclosure, the role of leading enterprises in collaborative innovation, leadership behaviors influencing team creativity, and the impact of market competition on cooperative innovation. He has led multiple youth-focused research projects supported by national and provincial funding agencies and actively contributes as a reviewer for prominent journals in management and psychology. His scholarly contributions are recognized with 16 citations across 16 documents, 2 Publications and he maintains an h-index of 1.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications : 

Yu, Y., & Yang, Z. (2022). How can enterprises overcome organizational inertia to achieve sustained growth in a dynamic context? — Based on the “Context-Cognition-Action” analytical framework. Management World, 38(12), 159–177.

Yu, Y., & Yang, Z. (2022). Connotation, research issues and prospects of strategic knowledge disclosure. Nankai Business Review, 25(6), 214–226.

Yu, Y., & Yang, Z. (2020). How to effectively exert the innovation chain function of leading enterprises — From the perspective of collaborative innovation based on the new Pasteur’s quadrant. Nankai Business Review, 23(2), 4–15.

Yu, Y., Yang, Z., & Li, J. (2020). A study on the influence mechanism of leadership boundary-spanning behavior on team creativity. Studies in Science of Science, 38(3), 515–524.

Yu, Y., Cheng, L., & Zhang, D. (2024). How does market competition affect enterprise cooperative innovation? The moderating role of intellectual property protection and government subsidies. Technovation, 137, 103102.

Hasan Mustafa | Global Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hasan Mustafa | Global Innovation | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor at Higher Colleges of Technology | United Arab Emirates 

Dr. Hasan Mustafa is an accomplished economist and academic with extensive experience in teaching, research, and industry engagement. He earned his Doctorate in Economics from the Georg-August-University in Goettingen, Germany, where his doctoral thesis focused on the controlling of direct banks using the Balanced Scorecard. He also holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the same institution. His research centers on bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial practice, with a particular focus on long-term oil demand and supply, the impact of alternative energy on global energy markets, and the economic implications of health issues such as diabetes on national economies. Dr. Mustafa has an impressive record of publications in reputed international journals, contributing to areas such as global innovation and uncertainty dynamics, investor sentiment, geopolitical risk, economic diversification, and macroeconomic determinants of oil prices. His works have been cited 64 times across 60 documents, with an h-index of 4, reflecting his growing influence in economic and energy-related research. Some of his notable publications include studies on the economic costs of diabetes in the United Arab Emirates, the role of investor sentiment in MENA bank stock returns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and scenario analyses for the establishment of an electric vehicle industry and future oil demand trajectories. In his academic career, Dr. Mustafa has served as an Assistant Professor at several higher education institutions, where he has taught a wide range of economics and business-related courses including macroeconomics, microeconomics, cost-benefit analysis, financial management, money and banking, and business statistics.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar | ResearchGate | Linked In 

Featured Publications : 

Albaity, M., Mallek, R. S., Ur-Rehman, I., & Mustafa, H. (2025). Global innovation and uncertainty dynamics: Implications for bank performance. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, 10(6), 100800.

Mustafa, H., Al Shawwa, H., & Kļaviņš, K. (2005). China’s new dynamic cooperation paradigm with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Mustafa, H., Theuma, A., & Al Shawwa, H. (2025). Knowledge-driven economic diversification: Scenario analysis for future trajectories in the UAE.

Mustafa, H., & Al Shawwa, H. (2023). Direct costs of diabetes mellitus in the United Arab Emirates in 2018. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, 43(1), 1–6.

Mustafa, H., Albaity, M., & Mallek, R. S. (2023). Heterogeneity of investor sentiment, geopolitical risk, and economic policy uncertainty: Do Islamic banks differ during the COVID-19 pandemic? International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2023(1), 1–22.

Fu-Mei Chuang | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fu-Mei Chuang | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Rennes School of Business | France 

Dr. Fu-Mei Chuang is an accomplished academic and marketing scholar who serves as an Associate Professor in the Marketing Department at Rennes School of Business, France, an institution accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. She possesses extensive international academic and professional experience across Europe and Asia, with previous roles at Loughborough University and Cardiff Business School in the United Kingdom, as well as Trans-World University and the World Trade Centre in Taiwan. Her academic background reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation, holding advanced degrees in marketing, innovation, and international business from renowned universities in the United Kingdom and Taiwan. Dr. Chuang’s research focuses on marketing innovation, new product development, strategic management, and value co-creation, particularly within high-technology and luxury industries. According to Google Scholar, she has achieved 257 total citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 4 across 7 key publications. Her scholarly contributions have been published in leading academic journals, including the British Journal of Management, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Research Policy, and Journal of Strategic Marketing. She has also contributed to the Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing and has several papers under review in reputable outlets such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. Her work often explores how organizational learning, market orientation, and innovation strategies drive competitive advantage and new product success, especially in emerging markets like China. In addition to her research, Dr. Chuang has actively participated in major international conferences, including those organized by the American Marketing Association, the Academy of International Business, and the Strategic Management Society.

Profiles : ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications : 

Liu, X., Hodgkinson, I. R., & Chuang, F.-M. (2014). Foreign competition, domestic knowledge base and innovation activities: Evidence from Chinese high-tech industries. Research Policy, 43(2), 414–422.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2015). Customer and competitor insights, new product development competence, and new product creativity: Differential, integrative, and substitution effects. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 32(2), 175–182.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2012). Clan culture, strategic orientation and new product performance in Chinese marketing ventures: An exploration of main and moderating effects. Journal of Strategic Marketing, 20(3), 267–286.

Robson, M. J., Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., Bıçakcıoğlu‐Peynirci, N., & Di Benedetto, C. A. (2023). New product development process execution, integration mechanisms, capabilities and outcomes: Evidence from Chinese high‐technology ventures. British Journal of Management, 34(4), 2036–2056.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2014). Creativity and innovation for new technology ventures. In The Sustainable Global Marketplace: Proceedings of the 2011 Academy of Marketing Science Conference (pp. 597–601). Springer.

Fangyun Wang | Innovation Management | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Fangyun Wang | Innovation Management | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Fangyun Wang, Xi’an University of Technology, China

Ms. Fangyun Wang is an emerging scholar in finance and corporate governance affiliated with the School of Economics and Management at Xi’an University of Technology 🇨🇳. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of managerial behavior, innovation investment, and corporate financialization. Through empirical studies grounded in Chinese listed companies, she provides new insights into how internal corporate dynamics shape innovation and resource allocation. As a dedicated researcher, she contributes to globally indexed journals and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Her academic rigor, fresh perspective, and methodological strength distinguish her as a promising figure in economics and management research 👩‍🎓📊.

🎓 Education

Ms. Wang is currently pursuing her graduate studies at the School of Economics and Management, Xi’an University of Technology, China 🎓📘. Her academic foundation blends quantitative economic modeling with corporate strategy, preparing her for research at the frontier of innovation economics and organizational governance. Through her studies, she has developed advanced competencies in econometrics, financial analytics, and sustainability evaluation. Her educational journey reflects a commitment to academic excellence and global standards. As she matures in her scholarly career, she continues to sharpen her analytical thinking and develop robust frameworks for tackling challenges in economic theory and corporate governance 🌏📈.

🧑‍💼 Experience

Ms. Wang has engaged extensively in academic research and collaborative projects under the mentorship of leading scholars at Xi’an University of Technology 🏛️💼. Her experience includes co-authoring peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals such as Sustainability, Economic Modelling, and Journal of Business Economics and Management. She has developed expertise in quantitative research, regression modeling, and data analytics, particularly within the framework of China’s corporate sector. In addition to her research accomplishments, she actively contributes to academic discourse through conferences and seminars. Ms. Wang’s growing experience positions her as a promising contributor to economic and financial scholarship 🔍📑.

🔬 Research Interests

Ms. Wang’s research interests include corporate governance, financialization, managerial behavior, and innovation investment strategies 💡📚. Her studies often explore nuanced relationships—such as U-shaped or non-linear effects—within firm-level decision-making structures. She is particularly fascinated by how internal governance, executive roles, and institutional factors influence firm innovation and financial policy. Leveraging firm-level datasets from China, her work aims to offer policy-relevant insights with implications for sustainable corporate growth. Ms. Wang is also intrigued by the intersection of academia and industry, especially regarding the role of academic executives in shaping R&D outcomes. Her research bridges theory, empirical modeling, and managerial relevance 🔁📊.

🏆 Awards

Though early in her academic career, Ms. Fangyun Wang’s selection for publication in top-tier SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals stands as a significant scholarly achievement 🏅📖. Her recent co-authorships in journals such as Economic Modelling and Sustainability demonstrate peer recognition of her innovative perspectives and analytical precision. She has also been commended by faculty advisors for her diligence and scientific contributions. As she advances in her academic trajectory, Ms. Wang is a strong candidate for emerging scholar awards, research fellowships, and national-level recognitions in economics and management. Her consistent scholarly output indicates a promising future filled with accolades and distinction 🥇🏛️.

📚 Publication Top Notes

U-shaped relationship between managerial herd behavior and corporate financialization with the moderating effect of corporate governance: evidence from China,

The U-Shaped Effect of Non-CEO Executives’ Internal Governance on Corporate Innovation Investment: Evidence from China,

Does employing academic executives enhance R&D cost stickiness? Evidence from Chinese listed companies,