Bahareh Abedin | Business Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Bahareh Abedin | Business Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Dr Bahareh Abedin, University of Mazandaran, Iran

🌟 Dr. Bahareh Abedin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Mazandaran. With a Ph.D. in Strategic Management, she specializes in business analysis and strategic planning for SMEs. As Director of Executive Management and Secretary of the University-Industry Relations Committee, she bridges academia and industry. Her research focuses on behavioral strategic management and the industry-academia relationship. Dr. Abedin has supervised numerous HDR students and serves as Internal Manager for the Journal of Sustainable Human Resource Management. Her work includes publications on green HR practices and effective organizational leadership. πŸ“ˆπŸ“š

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πŸ“š EducationalΒ 

PhD in Strategic Management from Tarbiat Modares University, Iran.

Experience

Expertise in business analysis, strategic management, and marketing, with prior roles in sales and management consulting.

Research focus

B. Abedin’s research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and human resource management, with a particular emphasis on the impact of family functions on family business development. Their work explores strategic issues within organizations, particularly during crises like COVID-19, and includes studies on customer perceptions in marketing and the integration of technology in business practices. Recent contributions involve sustainable human resource management and the role of spiritual intelligence in leadership. Overall, Abedin’s research addresses the intersection of management theory and practical applications in diverse organizational contexts. πŸ“ŠπŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌπŸŒβœ¨

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Effects of family functions and structural changes on family business development (social capital evidence)

Investigating what determines strategic issues in organizations: A qualitative study

Formation and Identification of Strategic Issues in Organizations: A review and classification of current studies

Investigating Effective Organizational Leadership’s Indicators in Covid19 Crisis Management.

Machine Learning in Behavioral Finance: A Systematic Literature Review.

designing a conceptual model of Talent Turnover among Iranian Organizations: An Exploratory Research in ICT industry

Spiritual Intelligence as a Transformational Tool for Organizational Leaders A Case Study of National Iranian Oil Company

Investigating Customers’ Attitude and Perception toward Mobile Marketing in the ICT Era

Explaining the Relationship between the Perceived Value of Customers of Luxury Car Brands and their Purchasingβ€Ž Behavior in Tehran

Customer Satisfaction Measurement: Through Multi-Criteria Analysis Model (MUSA)

 

Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis, University of Patras, Greece

Prof. Emeritus at the University of Patras, Greece, with a rich educational background in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (NTUA), Theology (University of Athens), MSc in Information Technology, and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (University of Nottingham). Fluent in Greek and English, he specializes in AI, KR&R, knowledge-based systems, theorem proving, intelligent tutoring, e-learning, machine learning, natural language generation, sentiment analysis, semantic web, and educational robotics. His prolific research includes a PhD thesis, 18 edited volumes, 21 book chapters, 46 journal papers, 115 conference papers, 8 national conference papers, and 14 workshop papers. πŸ“šπŸ€–πŸ’»πŸŒ

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Education

πŸ“š From September 1968 to June 1974, completed secondary education, earning a Certificate of High School Graduation in Science. πŸŽ“ Pursued a Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electronics at the National Technical University of Athens from October 1974 to July 1979. πŸ“œ From February to June 1983, obtained a Certificate of Educational Studies from PATES of SELETE, Greece. πŸ“– Achieved a Bachelor in Theology from the University of Athens, completed between October 1979 and December 1987. πŸŽ“ Earned an MSc in Information Technology from the University of Nottingham in 1989, followed by a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the same university in 1992. 🧠 Thesis: “Integrating Logic and Objects for Knowledge Representation and Reasoning.”

Experience

πŸ“˜ From Feb. 1982 to June 1982, I served as a part-time lab professor at PALMER Higher School of Electronics in Greece, teaching Electronics Lab. My full-time teaching journey began at TEI of Athens (1982-84), where I covered courses like Electrotechnics and Circuit Theory. My secondary education tenure (1984-92) focused on electrical engineering subjects. I then transitioned to higher education, teaching at TEI of Kozani and Chalkida, and later at the University of Nottingham (1990-92). From 1995-2006, I was a senior researcher and lecturer at the University of Patras, ultimately becoming a professor (2009-2023). Now, I am a Professor Emeritus. πŸŽ“πŸ”¬

Projects

From June 1993 to November 1995, I managed the CTI team for the DELTA-CIME project, developing a knowledge-based production control system. I led several initiatives, including the MEDFORM project for multimedia education and the national project for educational software in chemistry. As a senior researcher, I contributed to intelligent systems for tele-education and hybrid knowledge representation. I led multiple European projects like MENUET, AVARES, and TESLA, focusing on innovative education through virtual reality. My work aims to enhance learning experiences across disciplines, involving collaboration with various international partners. πŸŒπŸ“šπŸ’»πŸŽ“

Research focus

Ioannis Hatzilygeroudis specializes in artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains, particularly in agriculture and healthcare. His research includes intelligent systems for diagnosing farmed fish diseases, employing deep learning techniques for image analysis, and exploring natural language processing methods. He has contributed significantly to the development of expert systems and reinforcement learning approaches to improve disease prediction in aquaculture. Additionally, his work in sentiment analysis and e-learning demonstrates a commitment to advancing educational technologies and user experience. Hatzilygeroudis’s interdisciplinary approach combines computer science with practical applications, making significant strides in health and environmental management. πŸŒ±πŸŸπŸ’»πŸ“Š

Publication focus

Using Level-Based Multiple Reasoning in a Web-Based Intelligent System for the Diagnosis of Farmed Fish Diseases

An Integrated GIS-Based Reinforcement Learning Approach for Efficient Prediction of Disease Transmission in Aquaculture

Speech Emotion Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks with Attention Mechanism

Expert Systems for Farmed Fish Disease Diagnosis: An Overview and a Proposal

Expert Systems for Farmed Fish Disease Diagnosis: An Overview and a Proposal

A Convolutional Autoencoder Approach for Boosting the Specificity of Retinal Blood Vessels Segmentation

Evaluating Deep Learning Techniques for Natural Language Inference

Andrei Kozlov | Evolutionary Biology | Best Researcher Award

Andrei Kozlov | Evolutionary Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof Andrei Kozlov, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS, Russia

Prof. Andrei Kozlov is the Chief of the Lab of Gene Neofunctionalization at the Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS and the Director of The Biomedical Center in St. Petersburg, Russia. He also heads the Kozlov Laboratory of Theoretical Biology at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Born on May 22, 1950, in St. Petersburg, he earned his M.Sci. in Biochemistry from Leningrad State University and his Ph.D. from the Petrov Research Institute of Oncology. With extensive research in molecular virology and oncology, he has significantly contributed to HIV and cancer research. Prof. Kozlov is married with three children. πŸ“šπŸ”¬πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

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Education

In 1972, I earned my M.Sci. in Biochemistry from the Chair of Biochemistry at Leningrad State University, Leningrad, Russia. 🧬 From 1972 to 1975, I pursued my Ph.D. at the Petrov Research Institute of Oncology in St. Petersburg, Russia, focusing on the biochemistry of nucleic acids in both normal and malignant tissues. My Ph.D. thesis was titled β€œA comparative study of low molecular weight nuclear RNAs in normal and tumor tissues.” πŸ“š Between 1978 and 1979, I underwent postdoctoral research training in the Lab of Tumor Cell Biology under Dr. R. C. Gallo at the NCI, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA, specializing in molecular oncovirology. πŸ”¬

Experience

In 1981, I began my career as a Molecular Biology Lecturer at the prestigious Boarding School β„–45 for especially talented children, attached to St. Petersburg State University. From 1983 to 1987, I lectured on the Biochemistry of nucleic acids at the university’s Department of Biochemistry. I founded and served as Deputy Director of the MPH Program at St. Petersburg State University from 2005 to 2012, where I also lectured on HIV/AIDS Epidemiology & Prevention. Since 2012, I’ve been the Founder and Chief of the St. Petersburg Seminar on Molecular and Evolutionary Biology. Between 2018 and 2019, I was a Professor in the Department of Medical Physics at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and since 2019, I have served as a High School Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology. πŸŒŸπŸ“š

Honors

From 1992 to 2010, a Fellowship at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was the foundation for many notable achievements. During this time, the annual international conference β€œAIDS, Cancer and Public Health” was established, and 19 conferences were chaired. Notable positions included advisory roles to the Russian parliament on HIV legislation (1994-1995), coordination of the Russian HIV Vaccine Project (1998-2002), and serving on various advisory boards. Numerous awards were received, such as the Russian National Chumakov Award (1999) and the Vernadsky Award (2005). The Vavilov Prize (2020) recognized contributions to cancer and HIV research. πŸ§¬πŸ…πŸŒ

Research focus

It seems you’re interested in the research focus of A.P. Kozlov. Based on the list of publications provided, Kozlov’s research primarily revolves around the evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo) of gene expression, the role of tumors in evolution, and the relationship between normal and tumor-like organs. Kozlov’s work integrates aspects of molecular evolution, gene expression patterns in cancer, and the emergence of novel cell types during evolution. Notably, Kozlov explores the theory of “carcino-evo-devo,” which posits a significant evolutionary role for hereditary tumors. This interdisciplinary approach spans genomics, oncology, and evolutionary biology, shedding light on the complexity of developmental processes and cancer evolution. πŸ§¬πŸ”¬πŸ¦ πŸ“Š

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Diagrams Describing the Evolution of Gene Expression, the Emergence of Novel Cell Types During Evolution, and Evo-devo

Carcino-Evo-Devo, A Theory of the Evolutionary Role of Hereditary Tumors

The Theory of Carcino-Evo-Devo and Its Non-Trivial Predictions

Mammalian tumor-like organs. 2. Mammalian adipose has many tumor features and obesity is a tumor-like process

Mammalian tumor-like organs. 1. The role of tumor-like normal organs and atypical tumor organs in the evolution of development

Biological Computation and Compatibility Search in the Possibility Space as the Mechanism of Complexity Increase During Progressive Evolution

Erratum: Evolutionarily novel genes are expressed in transgenic fish tumors and their orthologs are involved in development of progressive traits in humans (Infectious Agents and Cancer (2019) 14 (46) DOI: 10.1186/s13027-019-0262-5)

Evolutionarily novel genes are expressed in transgenic fish tumors and their orthologs are involved in development of progressive traits in humans

Oncogenes, tumor suppressor and differentiation genes represent the oldest human gene classes and evolve concurrently

The increase of the magnitude of spontaneous viral blips in some participants of phase II clinical trial of therapeutic optimized HIV DNA vaccine candidate

 

 

 

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

Mr Fentahun Admassu Yayeh, Amhara Management Institute, Ethiopia

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh πŸŽ“ is a seasoned professional dedicated to community-based development, aiming to enhance food security and livelihoods for vulnerable populations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bahir Dar University (2007), a Master’s in Development Economics from Civil Service University (2013), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Governance at Amhara Leadership Academy. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at the Regional Cooperatives Promotion Agency, focusing on financial cooperatives development and rural financial intermediation. Proficient in advanced Microsoft applications and statistical software, Fentahun is also a published researcher in social capital and economic development. πŸ“šπŸ’Ό

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Education

He earned my Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2007 from Bahir Dar University in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia πŸŽ“. In 2013, I pursued a Master’s degree in Development Economics at Civil Service University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia πŸŽ“. Currently, He a Ph.D. student in Political Economy and Governance at Amhara Leadership Academy in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia πŸŽ“. He academic journey reflects my dedication to understanding and influencing economic and political structures in my country 🌍.

Work Experience

From January 9, 2017, to February 24, 2020, I served as the Financial Cooperatives Development Directorate Director at the Regional Cooperatives Promotion Agency. My role involved providing strategic direction and technical oversight, assessing cooperatives’ needs, and developing a monitoring and evaluation framework πŸ“Š. I also prepared business plans, annual work, and budgets, and disbursed budgets to zones and woredas. Previously, from May 25, 2014, to January 8, 2017, I coordinated the Rural Financial Intermediation Programme 🌱, establishing international partnerships, implementing MIS, and liaising with various organizations. My earlier roles included cooperatives promotion expert and RUFIP Monitoring and Evaluation Expert πŸ“ˆ.

Research Experience

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh and Wondaferahu Mulugeta Demissie (2024) examine the crucial role of social capital in poverty reduction in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia in their study published in the African Journal of Commercial Studies. They argue that strengthening community networks and mutual trust can significantly alleviate poverty. In another paper, Yayeh and Mulugeta, along with Wuhibegezer Ferede (2024), explore the complex relationship between social capital and economic development in Ethiopia, as detailed in the Forum for Social Economics. They discuss how social ties can influence economic growth. Furthermore, Yayeh and Mulugeta (2024) analyze the economic performance of financial cooperatives in the Amhara Region through the lens of social capital in Technium EconomiA. In an earlier work, Yayeh (2021) discusses the effectiveness of focus group discussions as a data collection method in economics in the Daagu International Journal of Basic & Applied Research. Finally, Yayeh addresses the significant impacts of COVID-19 on Ethiopia’s manufacturing and service sectors in a 2020 report, highlighting the pandemic’s disruptions and challenges. πŸ“‰πŸ­πŸŒ

Professional Certification πŸ…

Fentahun holds several professional certifications, including strategic leadership, corporate governance, and rural financial cooperatives. His training as a master facilitator and a trainer of trainers underscores his commitment to capacity development and knowledge dissemination.

Research focus

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh’s research primarily focuses on economic development, social capital, and the impacts of socio-economic factors in Ethiopia. His studies include the relationship between social capital and economic performance, particularly in financial cooperatives in the Amhara region 🌍, the broader economic development dynamics in Ethiopia πŸ’Ή, the effects of COVID-19 on various sectors of the Ethiopian economy πŸ¦ πŸ“‰, and the influence of religion on household saving behavior πŸ’°πŸ™. Additionally, he explores methodologies in economic data collection, such as focus group discussions πŸ—£οΈπŸ“Š. His work often intersects economics, social science, and development studies.

Publication top notes

Social Capital and Economic Performance of Financial Cooperatives: Evidence from the Amhara Region

Debating the Relationship Between Social Capital and Economic Development in Ethiopia

Focus Group Discussion as a data collection tool in Economics

The Impact of Religion on Household Saving Behavior

 

Mediatrice NIYONSABA | Qualitative Hypotheses | Best Paper Award

Mediatrice NIYONSABA | Qualitative Hypotheses | Best Paper Award

Mrs Mediatrice NIYONSABA, Rwanda Biomedical center, Rwanda

Mediatrice Niyonsaba is a dedicated health professional and researcher. Currently a second-year Master’s student in Epidemiology at the University of Rwanda, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesia from the same institution. Since 2012, she has served as an anesthesia clinical officer at RBC/SAMU πŸš‘. Her research includes co-authoring a study on motorcycle crash epidemiology in Kigali and assisting in several projects, including those on anemia in trauma, substance abuse screening, and the impact of COVID-19 on CNS injuries. She is the lead author of a study on mHealth tools in prehospital care, published in the African Journal of Emergency Medicine πŸ“š.

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Education

Since November 2021, she have been pursuing a Master of Science in Epidemiology at the University of Rwanda’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences πŸ“š. I previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesia from the same university (2015-2017) πŸŽ“. My professional journey includes working as an anesthesia clinical officer at RBC/SAMU (Service d’Aide Medicale d’Urgence) since November 2012 πŸ₯. Before that, I taught Biology at SAKE Secondary School from January to November 2009 πŸ‘©β€πŸ«.

Experience

Since January 2019, I’ve been part of the SAMU team collaborating with Utah University to develop and pilot test a mobile health communication tool (912 m Health tool) aimed at enhancing emergency medical services πŸš‘. I co-authored “Epidemiology and prehospital care of motorcycle crashes in Kigali, Rwanda,” published in November 2019 🏍️. From January to April 2020, I was a research assistant for the Kigali Anemia in Trauma and Transfusion Study at CHUK πŸ₯. Between August 2020 and September 2021, I assisted in adapting screening instruments for detecting alcohol and drug abuse in Rwanda using ACASI πŸ·πŸ’Š. In late 2021, I contributed to research on the impact of COVID-19 on CNS injury treatment and outcomes 🧠. Recently, I authored “Challenges and opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of prehospital emergency care using an m Health platform,” published in the African Journal of Emergency Medicine in September 2023 πŸ“š.

Research focus

Dr. Sharmistha Jayaraman’s research focuses primarily on improving prehospital emergency care and trauma management in low-resource settings, particularly in Rwanda. Her studies encompass various aspects of emergency medical services (EMS), including challenges in locating emergency scenes πŸš‘, enhancing efficiency through m Health platforms πŸ“±, neurotrauma management 🧠, and the epidemiology of trauma, such as motorcycle crashes 🏍️. Additionally, Dr. Jayaraman investigates the initial management of traumatic brain injuries and factors influencing HIV testing among emergency patients. Her work aims to improve healthcare outcomes by addressing critical gaps in prehospital care and emergency response systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Publication top notes

Challenges Locating the Scene of Emergency: A Qualitative Study of the EMS System in Rwanda

Challenges and opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of prehospital emergency care using an mHealth platform: Qualitative study in Rwanda

Trends in Neurotrauma Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kigali, Rwanda

Factors associated with HIV testing among patients seeking emergent injury care in Kigali, Rwanda

The Initial Prehospital Management of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Kigali, Rwanda

The epidemiology and prehospital care of motorcycle crashes in a sub-Saharan African urban center

Data-driven prehospital training to decrease motorcycle crash deaths in a Sub-Saharan African urban center

 

Social Sciences Excellence Award

Social Sciences Excellence Award

Introduction:

Welcome to the Social Sciences Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of social sciences. This prestigious award celebrates individuals or teams who have made significant advancements in understanding human behavior, society, and culture.

About the Award:

The Social Sciences Excellence Award honors scholars, researchers, and practitioners who have demonstrated excellence in the social sciences. From pioneering research to impactful community initiatives, this award celebrates endeavors that deepen our understanding of human societies and contribute to positive social change.

Eligibility:

  • Open to individuals and teams worldwide
  • No age limits
  • Candidates must have made notable contributions to the field of social sciences
  • Qualifications may include relevant degrees, professional experience, or demonstrated expertise in social science research or practice
  • Publications, research papers, or other scholarly works are encouraged

Recurrence:

Annual

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Significance and originality of contributions to the field
  • Methodological rigor and soundness of research
  • Impact on advancing knowledge and understanding in social sciences
  • Relevance and applicability of findings to real-world issues

Submission Guidelines:

  • Submit a detailed description of the contributions or achievements in the social sciences
  • Provide evidence of impact, such as publications, research outputs, or testimonials
  • Include any relevant publications, research papers, or other supporting documentation
  • Follow the specified format and submission deadlines

Recognition:

Recipients of the Social Sciences Excellence Award receive a prestigious certificate, public recognition through various channels, and opportunities for further collaboration and support from academic and professional networks.

Community Impact:

The Social Sciences Excellence Award aims to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to address pressing social challenges and foster positive social change. By recognizing and promoting excellence in social science research and practice, this award contributes to building a more informed, inclusive, and equitable society.

Biography:

Applicants are invited to provide a brief biography highlighting their contributions to the social sciences, relevant experience, and notable achievements in the field.

Abstract and Supporting Files:

Include a comprehensive abstract summarizing the contributions or achievements in the social sciences, including objectives, methodology, findings, and implications. Supporting files such as research papers, publications, or project reports can enhance the submission and demonstrate the impact and significance of the work.

Best Paper Award

Best Paper Award

Introduction:

Welcome to the Best Paper Award, a prestigious recognition of excellence in academic writing and research. This award celebrates outstanding papers that contribute significantly to advancing knowledge and shaping their respective fields.

About the Award:

The Best Paper Award honors exceptional scholarly contributions, recognizing papers that demonstrate originality, rigor, and impact. From groundbreaking theories to empirical studies, this award celebrates excellence in academic writing and research.

Eligibility:

  • Open to scholars and researchers worldwide
  • No age limits
  • Candidates must have authored or co-authored the paper
  • Papers must be published in reputable academic journals or conference proceedings

Recurrence:

Annual

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Originality and novelty of ideas
  • Methodological rigor and soundness
  • Significance and impact on the field
  • Clarity and effectiveness of presentation

Submission Guidelines:

  • Submit a copy of the published paper
  • Provide details of the journal or conference where the paper was published
  • Include a brief summary highlighting the paper's key contributions and significance
  • Follow the specified format and submission deadlines

Recognition:

Winners receive a prestigious award certificate, recognition at relevant conferences or events, and acknowledgment in academic circles.

Community Impact:

The Best Paper Award aims to foster a culture of excellence in scholarly writing and research, inspiring researchers to produce high-quality work that advances knowledge and benefits society.

Biography:

Authors are invited to provide a brief biography highlighting their academic background, research interests, and notable achievements.

Abstract and Supporting Files:

Include a detailed abstract summarizing the paper's objectives, methodology, findings, and implications. Authors may also submit supporting files such as supplementary materials, datasets, or additional analyses to enhance the understanding and impact of their work.