Fleur Delebarre | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Fleur Delebarre | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

PhD | The University of Université Lyon II Lumière | France

Ms. Fleur Delebarre focuses on science education with particular attention to environmental health and pro environmental behavior among students. Her work examines how different forms of environmental knowledge influence attitudes and behaviors, especially in the context of global health crises such as COVID-19. By distinguishing between anthropocentric knowledge, environmentally responsible knowledge, and environmentally responsible health knowledge, her research offers an innovative conceptual framework for understanding environmental literacy. Using quantitative approaches such as path analysis, her studies contribute to clarifying the relationships between knowledge structures, health awareness, and behavioral outcomes. This research advances interdisciplinary dialogue between science education, environmental health, and public health education, providing evidence based insights that can inform educational strategies aimed at fostering sustainable and health-conscious behaviors among young populations.

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Zhenhua Wu | Learning & Development | Excellence in Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Zhenhua Wu | Learning & Development | Excellence in Research Award

Associate head of the department of education technology | The University of Shanghai Normal University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhenhua Wu’s research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence in education and STEM education, with particular emphasis on learning engagement, generative AI–supported inquiry-based learning, and early literacy development. His scholarly work advances theoretical and practical understanding of human collaborative learning environments and data informed educational design. Through rigorous empirical studies and design-based research, his publications contribute to improving instructional effectiveness, learner participation, and technology-enhanced pedagogy across school and higher education contexts. His research outputs include 8 peer reviewed academic documents, accumulating 23 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting growing scholarly impact in the field of educational technology. His work has appeared in internationally recognized journals such as Interactive Learning Environments, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Research in Science Education, Education and Information Technologies, and Computer Assisted Language Learning. Overall, his research contributes to advancing evidence based innovation and sustainable development in AI enabled education and  learning systems.

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How Does Comprehensive Art Education Facilitate Children’s Creativity? A Mixed-Methods Study in China

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Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

Head of the Department of Health Management | The University of Dicle University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selman Kızılkaya is a researcher in health management whose work focuses on critical challenges influencing healthcare systems, professional well-being, and public trust. His research spans healthcare system distrust, violence against healthcare professionals, work engagement, burnout, epidemic-related anxiety, reproductive health, and behavioral determinants shaping health outcomes. He has contributed more than 20 publications in internationally indexed journals, including SCI and Scopus outlets such as Discover Psychology, Current Psychology, Health Expectations, Discover Social Science and Health, and Disaster Medicine & Public Health Preparedness. His Google Scholar metrics 78 citations, h-index of 5, and i10-index of 2 reflect the growing influence of his interdisciplinary scholarship. A significant aspect of his work lies in developing and validating psychometric scales that capture healthcare professionals’ experiences, patient provider communication dynamics, and public perceptions of health systems. His studies provide evidence-based insights that support policy development, improve workplace safety in healthcare settings, and reinforce trust-building strategies between patients and health institutions. He is also engaged in collaborative research across public health, behavioral science, and organizational psychology, contributing to knowledge that informs healthcare workforce policies and patient centered care. His ongoing research continues to shape understanding of health behavior and system-level determinants affecting healthcare quality and outcomes.

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Kızılkaya, S., & Şenel Tekin, P. The effect of COVID-19 on quality of life: A community-based study in Türkiye. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.

Kizilkaya, S., Şeremet, G. G., & Ekİncİ, N. Fertility-related quality-of-life scale for women: Development and validation. Women’s Reproductive Health.

Kizilkaya, S., & Ekİncİ, N. The moderating effects of gender and age on the relationship between stress management training, work engagement, and epidemic anxiety in healthcare professionals. Discover Psychology.

Durgun, B., & Kızılkaya, S. Determinants of fertility rates in Türkiye: The role of women’s income, human capital, participation in civil society and life expectancy.

Kızılkaya, S., & Buğdali, B. he relationship between healthcare system distrust and intention to use violence against health professionals: The mediating role of health news perceptions.

Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | The University of  Ioannina | Greece

Dr. Christina Tassi is a scholar in counseling psychology whose work bridges group counseling theory, person centered facilitative conditions, and positive psychology interventions. Her research emphasizes the psychosocial development and emotional well-being of children and adolescents, with a particular focus on those facing psychological economic hardship. Through her publications and collaborative research, she has contributed valuable insights into how group processes, therapeutic factors, and supportive interpersonal climates can enhance participants’ resilience, adjustment, and overall mental health. Across 7 peer reviewed publications, Dr. Tassi’s research demonstrates methodological rigor and applied relevance, yielding a measurable scholarly impact reflected in 68 citations and an h-index of 4. Her studies explore a range of topics, including process outcome relationships in positive psychological interventions, person centered attitudes among facilitators, and the mechanisms through which group programs foster emotional growth in school-age populations. She has also examined the effectiveness of online positive psychology interventions implemented during the  pandemic, contributing early evidence on the feasibility and therapeutic value of digital group-based mental health support. Dr. Tassi has co authored a book on positive psychology and contributed chapters focusing on poverty’s psychological effects on children, strengths-based counseling, and psychoeducational interventions for youth with diverse needs. Her interdisciplinary collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in educational and therapeutic contexts.

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Tassi, C., & Brouzos, A. Therapeutic factors in a group positive psychological intervention  for primary school students facing parental psychological economic hardship. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology.

Zewen Zhuo | Rewards & Recognition | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Zewen Zhuo | Rewards & Recognition | Excellence in Research Award

Engineer | The University of  Shandong Gangyuan Pipeline Logistics Co., Ltd | China

Mr. Zewen Zhuo is a researcher specializing in the rheology, microstructural behavior, and flow assurance mechanisms of waxy crude oil systems. His scholarly work focuses on understanding how wax crystallization, gel formation, and structural failure processes influence the stability and transport efficiency of crude oil in pipeline environments. Through the integration of rheology, in situ microscopy, and advanced experimental observation methods, his contributions address key scientific challenges associated with long distance crude oil transportation. With 3 published research documents, 48 citations, and a current h-index of 2, his work demonstrates measurable academic influence within the petroleum engineering and flow assurance communities. His studies provide detailed insights into the nonlinear and dynamic behavior of waxy crude oil under thermal and mechanical disturbances, offering data and models that support improved operational reliability in the oil and gas industry. One of his major contributions includes the investigation of the structural failure process of gelled waxy crude oil emulsions, using synchronous rheological and microscopic techniques to reveal how gel networks deform and break under external stress. Another publication examines shear thinning behavior and microstructural evolution in waxy crude oil, providing a clearer understanding of how shear fields disrupt wax crystal aggregates and modify flow characteristics. His additional work explores the destruction mechanisms of gel structures in emulsion systems, contributing to more accurate predictions of restart performance, wax deposition risk, and flow resistance. Across these studies, Mr. Zhuo’s research advances fundamental knowledge of wax oil interactions, microstructural dynamics, and rheological response under complex operating conditions. His contributions support the development of more efficient, safer, and scientifically grounded strategies for crude oil storage, transportation, and flow assurance technology.

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Zhao, J., Zhuo, Z., Dong, H., & Wang, Z. Structural failure process of gelled waxy crude oil emulsion based on rheological-in-situ microscopic synchronous measurement.

Sarina Hui-Lin Chien | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Sarina Hui-Lin Chien | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of China Medical University | Taiwan

Prof. Sarina Hui-Lin Chien is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research bridges perceptual development, face processing, and early cognitive mechanisms across the lifespan. Her scholarly work, reflected in 32 peer-reviewed publications, over 307 citations, and an h-index of 12, demonstrates strong and sustained contributions to understanding how humans interpret, encode, and respond to complex visual and social information. A major theme in her research involves the developmental trajectory of face perception, including sensitivity to identity, race, emotional expressions, and trait inferences. She has conducted extensive studies examining how infants, children, and adults categorize faces, perceive trustworthiness, and discriminate subtle facial cues. This work extends to populations with atypical development, such as individuals with autism spectrum characteristics, providing insights into perceptual and social cognitive variability. Her investigations also contribute significantly to perceptual organization and early visual cognition, including studies on topological and geometric properties, visual short term memory, and the mechanisms underlying perceptual narrowing. By integrating behavioral methods, psychophysics, and eye tracking, she advances multi method approaches to understanding how perception evolves and adapts under different developmental and environmental conditions. Another core dimension of her scholarship explores how context, familiarity, and essentialist thinking shape visual categorization, race perception, and social preferences. This line of work intersects cognitive development with social cognition, offering a broader framework for understanding how perceptual biases emerge and change over time. Her recent projects investigate the impact of public health contexts such as mask-wearing on face recognition and emotional interpretation in children, reflecting her interest in real-world influences on cognitive development. Overall, Prof. Chien’s body of work illustrates a coherent and influential research program that deepens scientific understanding of visual cognition, developmental trajectories, and the foundations of human social perception.

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Ali, M., & Chien, S. H.-L. Within-person face recognition strongly correlates with objective face processing assessments: A study beyond the populations.

Lin, C.-Y., Ho, M. W.-R., & Chien, S. H.-L.  Exploring face perception efficiency in patients with lacunar stroke: A study with familiar and unfamiliar face recognition.

Wang, H.-T., Lyu, J.-L., & Chien, S. H.-L.  Dynamic emotion recognition and expression imitation in neurotypical adults and their associations with autistic traits. Sensors.

Xu Xinsheng | Strategic HR Management | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Xu Xinsheng | Strategic HR Management | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Shandong University of Aeronautics | China

Prof. Xinsheng Xu is an accomplished scholar whose research sits at the intersection of supply chain management, inventory theory, risk analytics, and quantitative optimization. With 34 academic documents, over 300 citations, and an h-index of 10, his scholarly impact is reflected in both the depth and breadth of his contributions to operations research and management science. His work advances understanding of decision-making under uncertainty, particularly focusing on how risk attitudes such as loss aversion and risk aversion shape procurement and ordering behavior. A significant portion of his research extends classical models such as the newsvendor framework, exploring new dimensions that incorporate backlogging, shortage penalties, fill rate considerations, opportunity loss, and advanced risk measures including Conditional Value-at-Risk. These models offer improved decision-support tools for retailers, suppliers, and logistics managers facing increasingly volatile market environments. Beyond behavioral decision models, his research also encompasses multi sourcing procurement, dual sourcing under emergency conditions, supply option contracts, supplier default risks, and portfolio purchasing strategies. He has developed analytical methods for optimizing procurement in hybrid sourcing systems, considering mismatch costs, spot market dynamics, emergent replenishment strategies, and utility maximizing approaches for risk-sensitive buyers. In parallel, Xinsheng Xu has made influential contributions to optimization theory, including bilevel programming, tri level supply chain models, smoothing techniques for penalty functions, and algorithmic strategies for constrained optimization. These theoretical developments are applied in multi-stage supply chain design, cooperative risk-sharing, and interaction programming problems. His work appears in respected journals such as International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, Annals of Operations Research, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, and Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization.

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Xu, X., Sang, S., & Lee, C. K. M. The optimal ordering decision of a retailer with a spot buying. International Journal of Production Research.

Xu, X., & Lee, C. K. M. Portfolio procurement with an option contract and spot market. International Journal of General Systems.

Sang, S., Xu, X., & Lee, C. K. M. A purchaser’s optimal procurement strategy under emergencies. International Journal of General Systems. Published online.

Tolasa Tamasgen | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Tolasa Tamasgen | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Editorial Board Member 

Course Instructor and Researcher | The University of Bonga University | Ethiopia

Dr. Tolasa Tamasgen Hirpha, is a dedicated scholar in Condensed Matter optical properties, nanostructures, and computational physics. His academic pathway includes a in Condensed Matter Physics, complemented by strong interdisciplinary grounding through master’s degrees in Physics and Project Management. His research interests bridge fundamental physics and applied materials science, with a particular emphasis on nanocomposites, thin films, electronic structure calculations, and field-enhancement phenomena. His scholarly work demonstrates strong competence in both theoretical modeling and materials characterization. Publications authored or co-authored address critical topics such as the optical and structural behavior of PbS thin films, local field enhancement mechanisms in spheroidal core-shell nanocomposites, nonlinear optical responses, and the impact of interfacial layers on enhancement factors in metal–dielectric systems. He has also contributed to computational investigations of bulk and monolayer using Density Functional Theory, reflecting his ability to apply modern simulation tools to explore electronic and optical properties. Additional interdisciplinary research includes fault-tolerant control systems for electrical machines, highlighting versatility beyond physics-focused domains. Proficient he integrates computational analysis with high-quality scientific documentation. His research strengths include data interpretation, modeling, simulation, and the dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. His academic foundation and research record demonstrate a continuous commitment to advancing materials science, physics-based modeling, and interdisciplinary scientific inquiry. He remains strongly interested in further integrating project management principles into scientific research methodologies to enhance applied outcomes and broaden the real-world impact of theoretical concepts.

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Hirpha, T. T., Gurmesa, G. S., Ali, B. M., & Aga, G. S. Investigation of the electronic and optical properties of bulk and monolayer AlxGa(1−x)N structure using density functional theory.

Chehhat, A., Chouchane, N., Si-Ameur, M., Rebai, B., Larguech, S., Hirpha, T. T., & Menni, Y. Investigation of compressible internal flow mechanisms and thermofluid interactions in centrifugal compressors through advanced hub-to-shroud computational fluid dynamics for diesel engine turbocharger performance.

Bellali, B., Makhloufi, S., Belbekri, T., Alkhafaji, M. A., Hirpha, T. T., Bousserhane, I. K., & Menni, Y. Active fault-tolerant control for asynchronous machines using EKF-based fault estimation and 3-H-bridge inverter mitigation of ITSCs.

Hirpha, T. T., Bergaga, G. D., Ali, B. M., & Gebre, S. S. Investigation of optical bistability in spheroidal core–shell nanocomposites with passive and active dielectric cores.

Hirpha, T. T., Bergaga, G. D., Ali, B. M., & Gebre, S. S.  Local field enhancement factor of spheroidal core–shell nanocomposites with passive and active dielectric cores.

Beáta Šofranková | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Beáta Šofranková | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | The University of Presov| Slovakia

Mrs. Beáta Šofranková, is a researcher in the field of management whose scholarly work centers on digital transformation, competitiveness, economic performance, and sustainable development across European countries. Her research integrates economic-mathematical reasoning with modern managerial perspectives, providing a multidimensional understanding of how digitalization and innovation impact institutional performance and long-term economic resilience. Her scientific portfolio consists of 16 published research documents, collectively cited 235 times, resulting in an h-index of 8. These metrics reflect a steady scholarly influence and demonstrate the relevance of her work within the fields of management, economics, and regional development. Her publications frequently address the evolving conditions of European economies, exploring strategic determinants of competitiveness, the role of digital technologies in economic growth, and the implications of sustainable development frameworks on national and regional performance indicators. She has contributed significantly to research initiatives through her involvement in major national grant projects, where she has designed, coordinated, or supported scientific tasks focused on digital readiness, innovation performance, and socio-economic transformation. Her participation in  projects reflects sustained engagement in evidence-based research aligned with national priorities and international academic standards. These projects have produced theoretical and empirical outputs that inform management practices, public policy, and academic debate. Her work also incorporates a strong comparative perspective, drawing on interdisciplinary frameworks that connect economic modelling, management theory, and sustainability science. She frequently collaborates within research teams exploring emerging digital trends, performance analytics, and the competitiveness challenges faced by European economies in the context of global transformations. Through her publication record, research leadership, and active contribution to national scientific projects, her scholarly profile demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing knowledge about digital transformation and sustainable economic development. Her research output continues to support academic, institutional, and policy-oriented discussions within the broader European research community.

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Kiselakova, D., Sofrankova, B., Gombar, M., & Matijova, M. Modelling the impact of innovation performance on digital competitiveness: The key role of innovation and technologies. Asian Economic and Financial Review,

Enyew Zereffa | Employee Engagement | Editorial Board Member | 2306

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Enyew Zereffa | Employee Engagement | Editorial Board Member

Professor of Inorganic Chemistry | The University of Adama Science and Technology University | Ethiopia

Dr. Enyew Amare Zereffa is an accomplished chemist whose scholarly work spans inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. With a strong academic foundation built through advanced degrees in chemistry, he has developed a research career distinguished by innovation, scientific rigor, and impactful contributions to applied chemical sciences. His publication record reflects sustained excellence, comprising 53 peer-reviewed documents, accumulating 1,345 citations, and resulting in an h-index of 18, underscoring the visibility and influence of his work within the scientific community. Central to Dr. Zereffa’s research portfolio is the design, synthesis, and characterization of inorganic materials, particularly nanomaterials and ceramic systems with applications in energy storage, catalysis, water purification, environmental remediation, and biomedical fields. His investigations into ceramic microfilters, nanocomposite structures, and modified metal oxides have contributed to advancements in sustainable technologies and low-cost materials development. These contributions support critical societal needs such as improved water quality, enhanced materials performance, and environmentally conscious industrial processes. His scientific interests bridge fundamental chemistry and applied engineering, emphasizing materials synthesis techniques, solid-state chemistry, surface chemistry, and advanced characterization methods. Dr. Zereffa’s work also demonstrates a strong commitment to problem-solving within local and global contexts, including projects on zinc oxide-based sunscreens, antibacterial nanocomposites, and energy-generating dye-sensitized solar cells. Through collaborations and funded research initiatives, he has driven forward interdisciplinary studies that connect chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, and nanoscience. As an active contributor to scholarly dissemination, he engages in manuscript reviewing, editorial duties, and academic evaluation, ensuring quality and integrity in scientific publishing. His sustained output, impactful citations, and engagement with emerging research themes position him as a leading figure in contemporary inorganic and materials chemistry research.

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Derbe, T., Gindose, T. G., Sani, T., & Zereffa, E. A. Synthesis of zeolite-A/Fe₃O₄/biochar/MOF-5 composite for the defluoridation of drinking water.

Derbe, T., Sani, T., & Zereffa, E. A. Synthesis of a zeolite-A/MOF-5 composite for the defluoridation of groundwater.

Zereffa, E. A., Segne, T. A., Ananda Murthy, H. C., Gupta, N. K., Orshiso, Aqueous extract phyto-mediated synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and ZnO-bentonite nanocomposites: Physical analysis and investigation of antibacterial activity.

Gindose, T. G., Gebreslassie, G., Derbe, T., Ashebr, T. G., Daba, Y. T., Mtunzi, T. B. Charge separation enhancement of triple-phase Ag₃PO₄–AgI–ZnO heterojunction for dye photodegradation.