Katarzyna Brozek | Competitiveness of Enterprises | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Katarzyna Brozek | Competitiveness of Enterprises | Research Excellence Award

Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Poland

Dr. Katarzyna Brozek, Doctor of Social Sciences in Economics and Finance, has been a faculty member at Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce since 2020 and has served as Deputy Director for Education at the Institute of Management since 2024. A scholarship holder of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, she is a founding member of the Polish Economic Society (PTE) Radom branch and a participant in the EFC Academy. She has authored six monographs and over 100 articles and book chapters indexed in WoS, Scopus, Copac, DOAJ, and SCIRESCO databases. Her research focuses on the competitiveness of enterprises, innovation, digitalization, and corporate social responsibility, and she has led projects including COST Action SHiFT, the Visegrad Fund Project on future logistics competences, and the ‘Career Creator’ initiative at Jan Kochanowski University. Her publications examine enterprise innovativeness, sustainable development, and the impact of digital transformation on organizational growth, particularly in the Visegrad Group countries. Her monographs provide analytical frameworks for assessing innovation capacity, highlight key digitalization trends, and advocate socially responsible management practices. Her work combines empirical research and applied strategies, offering evidence-based insights to strengthen economic growth and enterprise competitiveness. Through collaborations with universities in Slovakia, Hungary, Czechia, and Poland, she has contributed to international knowledge exchange and research networks. Her studies have informed both public policy and business decision-making, emphasizing sustainable and innovation-driven development. The research has advanced understanding of how innovation and digital transformation can drive economic and organizational growth. Her contributions have helped shape practical approaches to managing enterprise competitiveness in a rapidly changing economic landscape. The findings underscore the critical role of innovation in enhancing the performance and resilience of organizations. Overall, Dr. Brozek’s research has created a significant impact on both academic scholarship and practical applications in the fields of economics, finance, and management.

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sílvia Faria | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sílvia Faria | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

Universidade Portucalense, Portugal.

Sílvia Maria Pereira da Silva Faria is a distinguished Portuguese academic and researcher specializing in Marketing and Business Sciences. With extensive experience in higher education and research, she has contributed significantly to consumer behavior, digital marketing, and brand loyalty. She is currently a Professor at Universidade Portucalense (UPT) and an Adjunct Professor at ISCAP – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto. Her research and publications have had a substantial impact on marketing strategies and consumer decision-making processes.

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🎓 Education

Sílvia Faria holds a Ph.D. in Economic Sciences (2012) from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Spain, where she focused on consumer behavior in retail selection, analyzing key determinants influencing purchasing decisions in the Portuguese market. She earned a Master’s in Business Management (Marketing Specialization) (2002) from Universidade do Minho, Portugal, with research on brand loyalty among young consumers in the telecommunications sector. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Business Sciences (1999) from ISCET – Instituto Superior de Ciências Empresariais e do Turismo, which provided a strong foundation in business administration, finance, and marketing. In 2015, she obtained the Specialist Title in Marketing and Communication from ISCAP/ISCAC/IPAM, a professional recognition awarded in Portugal for expertise and significant contributions in the field of marketing and strategic communication.

👩‍🏫 Experience

Sílvia Faria has over 20 years of academic and research experience in Marketing and Business Sciences, specializing in consumer behavior, brand loyalty, and strategic marketing. Since 2018, she has been a Professor at Universidade Portucalense (UPT) and an Adjunct Professor at ISCAP – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, where she teaches courses in marketing, business strategy, and market analysis. Her extensive teaching career includes previous roles at Universidade Lusíada, Universidade de Aveiro, Universidade Lusófona, Instituto Superior de Administração e Marketing (IPAM), and Instituto Superior da Maia (ISMAI). Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to academic research, curriculum development, and mentorship, helping shape future professionals in marketing and business.

🔬 Research Interests

Consumer Behavior & Decision-Making

Brand Loyalty & Customer Experience

Digital Marketing & Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

Retail Management & Marketing Strategy

Innovation & Creativity in Business

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized Specialist in Marketing and Communication (2015) by ISCAP, ISCAC & IPAM

Awarded Laude by Unanimity for Ph.D. at URJC, Madrid

📚 Selected Publications

📖 Book Chapters & Journal Articles

Tavares, V., Pereira, M.S. & Faria, S. (2024). The Relevance and Pertinence of Creativity and Innovation in the Design of Creative Processes. Springer Series in Design and Innovation, 49, 50-64. 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-73705-3_4

Batista, B., Vale, V. & Faria, S. (2024). Covid-19 Pandemic, Digital Transformation, and Consumer Experience: Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Loyalty in Food Retail – The Portuguese Market. IGI Global. 🔗 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9146-1.ch001

Sousa Pereira, M., Faria, S., Cardoso, A. & Cairrão, A. (2023). Personal Leadership and Communication Abilities: Impacts on Organizational Performance. IntechOpen. 🔗 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1002647

Sousa Pereira, M., Faria, S., Cardoso, A., Sabino, E., Fonseca, J. & Soler, R. (2023). The Influence of Instagram on Consumer Behavior and Home Décor Purchases in Brazil. Springer, Smart Innovation, Systems, and Technologies, 337. 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9099-1_49

Carvalho, J., Faria, S. & Oliveira, D. (2023). Artificial Intelligence Effectiveness in Customer Experience. IGI Global. 🔗 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8574-3.ch009

 

 

 

Dr. Amirali Moeini | Corporate Investments | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amirali Moeini | Corporate Investments | Best Researcher Award

University of Houston-Downtown, United States.

Dr. Amirali Moeini Chaghervand, PhD, CMA, is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Houston-Downtown. With a strong background in accounting, finance, and industrial engineering, he specializes in audit quality, corporate governance, and managerial decision-making. His interdisciplinary expertise enables him to bridge financial research with real-world applications, making significant contributions to both academia and industry.

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Dr. Amirali Moeini Chaghervand holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Kent State University (2022), where his research focused on the impact of top management characteristics on labor investment efficiency and cost behavior. He also earned an M.S. in Accounting from Kent State University (2017) and an MBA in Finance from the University of Malaya (2011), with a thesis analyzing corporate debt maturity determinants in Malaysian firms. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Islamic Azad University (2005). In addition, he has been a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) since 2017, demonstrating his expertise in financial management and strategic decision-making.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Amirali Moeini Chaghervand is currently an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Houston-Downtown, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he served as an Instructor at Kent State University (2020–2022) and a Teaching & Research Assistant (2017–2022), where he contributed to both undergraduate and graduate accounting education. His early academic career began as a Graduate Assistant at Kent State University (2015–2017). Beyond academia, he gained industry experience as an Accounting Manager at Global Gazamaljo in Malaysia (2011–2014) and fulfilled his military service commitment as a Bank Teller at Ghavamin Bank in Iran (2006–2008), honing his expertise in financial management and banking operations.

🔬 Research Interests

📑 Audit Quality & Restatements

👔 Top Management Team Characteristics

💰 Compensation & Corporate Investments

📊 Data Analytics in Accounting

🏆 Awards & Honors

2024 Notable Contribution to the Literature Award (AIS Section, American Accounting Association) 🏅

Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Best Education Paper Award (Kent State University, 2016) 🎓

📚Selected Publications

Moeini Chaghervand, A., & Laksmana, I. (2025). The Impact of Top Management Team Characteristics on Labor Investment Efficiency. Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance.

Wood, D. A., Achhpilia, M., Adams, M. T., & Moeini Chaghervand, A. (2023). The ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Chatbot: How Well Does It Answer Accounting Assessment Questions? Issues in Accounting Education, 38(4), 1–28.

Jadallah, J., Moeini Chaghervand, A., Meckfessel, M. D., & Sellers, R. D. (2022). Measurement Operationalization and Written Clarity in Accounting Research: An Integrated Pedagogical Approach for a Doctoral Research Seminar. International Journal of Accounting and Finance Review, 11(1), 37–48.

Zimmerman, A. B., Moeini Chaghervand, A., Sellers, R. D., & Fogarty, T. J. (2022). The Spillover Effect of Audit Firm Office Acquisition on the Audit Quality of the Existing Client Base. Accounting Horizons, 36(2), 143–165.