Majdi Anwar Quttainah | Sustainablity | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Majdi Anwar Quttainah | Sustainablity | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Majdi Anwar Quttainah | Sustainablity | Associate Professor at Kuwait University | Kuwait

Assoc Prof Dr. Majdi Anwar Quttainah is a distinguished scholar in corporate governance, strategic management, managerial behavior, and sustainability, widely recognized for his influential research contributions and strong international academic presence. He has built an exceptional academic trajectory grounded in rigorous scholarship, extensive global collaborations, and impactful research that advances the understanding of governance practices, ethics, and organizational behavior, particularly within the context of Islamic banking and emerging markets. Educated at reputable institutions, Majdi Anwar Quttainah completed his advanced academic training culminating in a doctoral degree that shaped his research interests in strategic decision-making, corporate ethics, upper-echelon theory, and digital transformation in business environments. He has served in significant academic roles, contributing to both teaching and research excellence at the College of Business Administration, Kuwait University, where he actively mentors students, engages in curriculum development, and leads research initiatives that promote responsible management and sustainable business practices. His professional experience includes collaborative projects with Sustainablity internationally renowned scholars from top institutions such as King’s College London, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Halmstad University, Liwa University, and the University of Nottingham, establishing him as a key contributor to global discussions on governance, accountability, innovation capacity, and organizational performance. His research interests span corporate governance mechanisms, sustainability integration, managerial behavior, organizational change, ethics in financial institutions, and the strategic role of leadership in shaping firm outcomes. He demonstrates strong research skills in empirical modeling, qualitative analysis, cross-cultural comparative research

Academic Profile: ORCID | Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications:

  1. Quttainah, M. A., Song, L., & Wu, Q. (2013). Do Islamic banks employ less earnings management? Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting. (Cited 271 times)

  2. Almutairi, A. R., & Quttainah, M. A. (2017). Corporate governance: Evidence from Islamic banks. Social Responsibility Journal. (Cited 222 times)

  3. Judge, W. Q., Hu, H. W., Gabrielsson, J., Talaulicar, T., Witt, M. A., Zattoni, A., … Quttainah, M. A. (2015). Configurations of capacity for change in entrepreneurial threshold firms. Journal of Management Studies. (Cited 118 times)

  4. Quttainah, M. A., & Almutairi, A. R. (2017). Corporate ethics: Evidence from Islamic banks. Journal of Management & Governance. (Cited 62 times)

  5. Almutairi, A. R., & Quttainah, M. A. (2019). Corporate governance and accounting conservatism in Islamic banks. Thunderbird International Business Review. (Cited 56 times)

 

Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award | Academician | Fırat University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac is an accomplished academic who currently holds a faculty position in the Electronics Technologies Programme at the Elazığ Organized Industrial Zone Vocational School of Fırat University, Turkey. She completed her doctoral studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Ph.D.) and holds earlier degrees in the same or related engineering fields. Over the course of her career she has served in teaching and research roles, led curriculum development in her department, and taken on administrative responsibilities such as chairing the Social Activity Commission at the university. Dr. Aytac’s research interests include sustainable development, artificial intelligence applications in engineering, signal processing, and machine learning methods for quality assessment and decision-support in industrial systems. Her research skills span advanced programming (MATLAB, Python), wavelet transform and pattern-recognition algorithms (e.g., Naive Bayes, K-Means), classifier design, dimensionality-reduction techniques (such as LPP, LBP), and data analytics applied in engineering contexts. Her achievements include peer-reviewed publications in reputable engineering journals, citation metrics reflecting emerging impact, and her appointment to the doçent (associate professor) rank at Fırat University as confirmed by the university board. Dr. Aytac also engages in professional service — for example, as chair of her faculty’s committee on social activities and as mentor for student projects — reflecting her commitment to academic community involvement. Looking ahead, she is building international collaborations and expanding her research portfolio to integrate AI and sustainable engineering systems. In summary, Dr. Sevcan Aytac is a dedicated scholar-educator whose engineering expertise, research output, and leadership roles position her as a rising contributor to the field of applied engineering intelligence.

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Featured Publications

  1. Aytaç Korkmaz, S. (2018). Comparison of performance on the different classifiers of the Locating Protected Projection (LPP) dimension reduction method based LBP features. Sakarya University Journal of Science, 22(4), 1101-1108. (Citations: not available)

  2. Aytaç, S. (2025). DALGACIK dönüşümü tabanlı Naïve Bayes sınıflandırıcı ile Türkiye’nin tamamını içeren bölgelerdeki linyit kömürünün kalite tespiti. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 28(1), 403-413. (Citations: not available)

  3. Aytaç, S. (2020). Grade level of lignite coal datasets in the different areas with decision tree, random forest, and discriminant analysis methods. Applied Artificial Intelligence, 34(11), 755-776. (Citations: not provided)

Rachana Lunawat | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Rachana Lunawat | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award 

Rachana Lunawat | Kingston University | United Kingdom 

Ms. Rachana Lunawat is an emerging scholar and finance professional with a strong academic foundation and practical experience in financial control, reporting, and sustainability-driven investment analysis. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance with Distinction from Kingston University, London, and a Master of Commerce from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Her academic and professional journey reflects a blend of analytical expertise and sustainability-oriented research. Having worked across the UK and India, Rachana has contributed to financial control, reconciliations, and audit preparedness in both public and private sectors, demonstrating her capability in enhancing reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and corporate financial performance. She co-authored a peer-reviewed article titled “Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors into the Investment Returns of American Companies,” published in MDPI’s international journal Sustainability. The study, indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science, employs panel data regression models using Bloomberg and Refinitiv datasets to assess how ESG engagement influences market valuation and long-term financial outcomes. This publication underscores her commitment to bridging sustainable finance and empirical financial analysis, offering insights that inform corporate strategy and responsible investment practices. Beyond research, Rachana has been actively involved in industry-oriented financial analysis projects, including portfolio optimization and ESG-financial performance evaluation of S&P 500 firms. These projects reflect her ability to translate academic concepts into data-driven decision-making relevant to global markets. Her collaborations with scholars from the University of St Andrews and Aston Business School have further enriched her interdisciplinary perspective on corporate sustainability and financial performance dynamics.

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Featured Publication : 

Lunawat, R. M., Elmarzouky, M., & Shohaieb, D. (2025). Integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the investment returns of American companies. Sustainability, 17(19), 8522.

Jiabin Wang | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jiabin Wang | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Mr. Jiabin Wang is a scholar specializing in Marxist theory with a focus on the construction of ecological civilization, green productive forces, and the Sinicization of Marxism, particularly as it relates to agricultural development and rural communities. His research explores the dynamics of Chinese modernization and the building of a cohesive national community, with particular attention to ethnic regions in Northwest China. Wang has contributed to national-level research projects, including studies on mechanisms to prevent relapse into poverty in frontier ethnic areas and investigations into strengthening national community consciousness in Qinghai. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the National Civil Affairs Policy and Theory Research Achievement Award and the National Ethnic Affairs Commission Social Science Achievement Award for his research on rural governance and poverty prevention. Wang has an h-index of 1, with 48 citations across 48 documents, reflecting his growing influence in the field of social science research. Wang Jiabin is a scholar at Nanjing University of Science and Technology with expertise in ecological civilization construction, green productive forces, and the Sinicization of Marxism, particularly in the context of rural development, agricultural modernization, and building a cohesive Chinese national community. His research focuses on the driving factors and impact mechanisms of green new quality productive forces in high-tech retail enterprises under China’s dual carbon goals, integrating socio-economic, environmental, and policy perspectives to inform sustainable development strategies. Wang holds a Doctor of Law in Marxist Theory and has led and participated in national-level projects, including studies on poverty prevention in frontier ethnic regions and strengthening national community consciousness in Qinghai.

Profile : Scopus 

Featured Publications : 

Wang, J. (2021–present). Research on monitoring, early warning, and assistance mechanisms to prevent relapse into poverty in western frontier ethnic areas. National Social Science Foundation Project, China.

Wang, J. (2020–2021). Research on problems and countermeasures in strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community in Qinghai. Key Research Project, National Party School System, China.

Wang, J. (n.d.). Research on the driving factors and impact mechanisms of green new quality productive forces in high-tech retail enterprises under China’s dual carbon goals. Unpublished research, China.

Shefali Srivastava | SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Shefali Srivastava – SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION – Women Researcher Award

Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore | India

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📍Current Position

Dr. Shefali Srivastava currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore, where she actively contributes to the academic development of her students and the university’s research agenda. She also serves as a Senior Project Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, focusing on cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between industry and academia. Additionally, she has been a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at IIT New Delhi, furthering her research in healthcare and management.

 

📝Publication Achievements 

Dr. Srivastava has authored numerous high-impact publications in Scopus-indexed journals. Her recent works include studies on consumerism in food waste management, circularity in manufacturing supply chains, and post-pandemic supply chain resilience. These papers reflect her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in global industries. Notable publications include: “Understanding Consumerism in Food Waste Management” (2024) – British Food Journal. “Circularity in Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations” (2024) – Business Strategy and Environment. “A Triple Helix Framework for Strategy Development in Circular Textile and Clothing Supply Chain” (2022) – Journal of Cleaner Production.

🔍Ongoing Research 

Dr. Srivastava’s ongoing research focuses on the integration of Industry 5.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, and circular economy practices into sustainable manufacturing and healthcare management. Her upcoming publications promise to deliver new insights into the decarbonization of supply chains and the digitization of food supply systems.

 

🔬Research Interests 

Dr. Srivastava’s research interests reflect her interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems. Her areas of interest include: Circular Economy, Sustainable Operations, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, Value Co-Creation, Supply Chain Resilience, Healthcare Service Management.

🎓Academic Background 

Dr. Srivastava completed her Doctor of Philosophy from the ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, with her thesis focusing on Exploring Patient-Centricity in Healthcare Service Delivery. She also holds an MBA from MMT University, Noida, and a B.Sc. from CSJM University, Kanpur.

🏆Scholarships and Awards 

Dr. Srivastava’s academic excellence is recognized through various prestigious awards:, University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (2013), Junior and Senior Research Fellowships awarded by India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development (2014-2018), Best Paper Award by Emerald Publishers (2016), Highly Commended Paper – Literati Awards (2020), P-ranking List of Top 500 Authors in South Asia in Business and Management (2023)

🧬Bioinformatics 

As a researcher deeply engaged in bioinformatics, Dr. Srivastava leverages advanced analytical tools to support her work. She is proficient in Gephi, BibExcel, SPSS, AMOS, PLS-SEM, NVivo, and MS-Office, which enable her to conduct complex data analyses, particularly in circular economies, sustainable operations, and healthcare systems.

🌐Professional Associations 

Dr. Srivastava is actively involved in several professional organizations, reflecting her commitment to knowledge dissemination and global collaboration: Chairperson of MBA Healthcare Management (An international course affiliated with RUDN University, Russia), Joint Editor of the Asia Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation (Sage Publications)

 📚Training & Workshops 

Dr. Srivastava has actively participated in and organized various training programs and workshops, such as: Design Thinking FDP at Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore (2023), Structural Equation Modeling workshop at Banaras Hindu University (2017)

 🎤Oral Presentations and🗣️Thought Leadership 

Dr. Srivastava has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences. Some of her notable presentations include: “Adoption of Industry 5.0 and Its Impact on Sustainable Manufacturing” at the 8th International Conference on Sustainability and Management Strategy (2023), “Enhancing Customer Engagement in the Automotive Industry” at the 3rd PRITAM Singh Memorial Conference (2023)

🧑‍🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Srivastava has undertaken significant tasks, including managing large-scale research projects, mentoring students, and collaborating on interdisciplinary studies. Her work focuses on creating frameworks for sustainable business models and improving healthcare service delivery systems.

🚀Success Factors 

Dr. Srivastava attributes her success to her effective communication skills, optimism, result-oriented mindset, and dedication to research. Her proactive approach to challenges has allowed her to excel in both teaching and research.

🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience

Dr. Srivastava has extensive experience in conducting laboratory research and applying her findings to real-world business and healthcare systems. Her publications in top-tier journals highlight her ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Shefali Srivastava is a highly accomplished academic and researcher, with a strong foundation in management, healthcare, and circular economy. Her diverse career spanning roles such as Assistant Professor and Senior Project Scientist at prestigious institutions, coupled with her dedication to advancing research in sustainable operations and supply chain management, showcases her invaluable contributions to academia

📚Publications

Mindfully fashioned: Sustaining style through product value retention

      Authors: Srivastava, S., Dwivedi, A., Mangla, S.K., Dey, B.L., Koufopoulos, D.N.

     Journal: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services,

     

Digital twins’ readiness and its impacts on supply chain transparency and sustainable performance

     Authors: Patil, A., Srivastava, S., Paul, S.K., Dwivedi, A.

     Journal: Industrial Management and Data Systems,

 

Circular supply chains in manufacturing—Quo vadis? Accomplishments, challenges and future opportunities

     Authors: Bhattacharya, A., Srivastava, S., Majumdar, A.

     Journal: Business Strategy and the Environment, 

 

Food wastage and consumerism in circular economy: a review and research directions

     Authors: Agarwal, A., Srivastava, S., Gupta, A., Singh, G.

     Journal: British Food Journal,

Shaping sustainable paths for perishable food supply chains – contemporary insights and future prospects

      Authors:  Shetty, L., Srivastava, S., Dwivedi, A., Pamucar, D., Patil, A.

      Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability