Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria Tavares | Accounting & Management | Best Researcher Award
ISCA-UA | The University of Aveiro | Portugal
Dr. Maria da Conceição da Costa Tavares is a distinguished researcher whose academic work centers on sustainability, accounting, and digital transformation within organizational and public sector contexts. Her research integrates social responsibility, governance, and emerging technologies, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on how ethical and digital innovation contribute to sustainable development. With a scholarly output of 21 indexed documents, 203 citations, and an h-index of 5, Dr. Tavares’s publications reflect both productivity and academic influence in the fields of sustainability reporting, financial transparency, and management sciences. Her studies are widely recognized for advancing the discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance performance, intellectual capital, and the role of artificial intelligence in sustainable accounting practices. Her research portfolio includes articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Administrative Sciences, Sustainability, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, and International Journal of Financial Studies. She has also contributed to international conferences and edited volumes addressing themes such as Audit 5.0, Industry 5.0, and the digital transformation of higher education. Through collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, Dr. Tavares bridges theoretical insights and empirical evidence to enhance accountability and transparency in both private and public organizations. Her bibliometric impact demonstrates a commitment to addressing global challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to responsible production, innovation, and institutional integrity. By connecting sustainability frameworks with emerging digital paradigms, her research continues to inform policy, education, and management practices that prioritize ethical, technological, and societal progress.
Featured Publications
Azevedo, G., Oliveira, J., Almeida, T., Borges, M. F. R., Tavares, M. C., & Vale, J. Determinants of financial risks pre- and post in companies listed on Euronext Lisbon. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.
Azevedo, G., Oliveira, J., Sousa, I., Borges, M. F., Tavares, M. C., & Vale, J. Disclosure of sustainability information under the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive: The degree of compliance of Portuguese stock index companies. International Journal of Financial Studies.