Notable Research Contributions

Sandra has published significant research on sustainable health tourism, particularly her work titled “Mapping the Sustainable Development in Health Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review,” published in Sustainability (2024). This work provides a comprehensive review of health tourism’s sustainable development, underlining her commitment to sustainable marketing.

Academic Involvement as Guest Lecturer

Sandra shares her knowledge as a guest lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Viseu, mentoring the next generation of marketers. Her teaching aligns with her research focus on sustainability, consumer behavior, and digital marketing.

In conclusion, Sandra Costa’s extensive experience, academic contributions, and focus on sustainability make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Her ongoing research and practical knowledge blend to offer significant contributions to both academia and the marketing industry.

XIAOSHU Xu | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr XIAOSHU Xu, Wenzhou university, China

Assoc Prof Dr. Xiaoshu Xu 🌟 is an Associate Professor at Wenzhou University, China 🇨🇳. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from the City University of Macau 🎓. Since 2020, she has been a board member of the World Sports University 🌐 and an External PhD Supervisor at Stamford International University, Thailand 🇹🇭. Her research interests include teacher education, language teaching, and online education 📚💻. Dr. Xu has published approximately 10 empirical research papers in top indexed journals like SSCI, CSSCI, ESCI, and Scopus 📄. She also volunteers as a reviewer for professional journals 📝.

Publication profile

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Education

Xiaoshu Xu, the Managing Editor in Chief, is an associate professor at Wenzhou University in China. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from the City University of Macau. Since 2020, she has been a board member of World Sports University and an External PhD Supervisor at Stamford International University in Thailand. Her research interests span teacher education and development, language teaching and learning, and online education. Dr. Xu has published approximately 10 empirical research papers in prestigious journals like SSCI, CSSCI, ESCI, and Scopus, including Interactive Learning Environment and Assessment & Evaluation. She also volunteers as a reviewer for refereed journals such as CALL 📚👩‍🏫📖.

Research focus

The researcher X. Xu appears to focus on a range of topics primarily related to education, technology, and the well-being of educators. This includes the effectiveness of online learning, the development of personal learning environments, job burnout among physical education teachers, and the use of ChatGPT in educational settings. Xu’s work spans different educational levels and contexts, from undergraduates to Ph.D. students and special education for adults with autism. Xu also explores the side effects of personalized learning environments and the theoretical frameworks that support them. These topics reflect a dedication to improving educational practices and outcomes through innovative technological applications and supportive learning environments.