Kock Lim Tan | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

Research Excellence Award

Kock Lim Tan
UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

Kock Lim Tan
Affiliation UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College
Country Malaysia
Scopus ID 57194235475
Documents 3
Citations 39
h-index 2
Subject Area Management and Accounting
Event International Invention Awards

Kock Lim Tan is an academic researcher affiliated with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College in Malaysia. His indexed research contributions are associated with the subject area of Management and Accounting. According to the supplied Scopus profile information, his research record includes three documents, 39 citations, and an h-index of 2. This article presents an overview of his research profile, scholarly contributions, publication record, and relevance to research recognition through the International Invention Awards.[1]

Abstract

Kock Lim Tan is affiliated with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Malaysia, and is associated with scholarly research in Management and Accounting. His Scopus-indexed profile records three publications, 39 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of his documented scholarly activity and citation visibility. His research profile offers a basis for examining academic contributions, publication dissemination, and research influence within his subject area. This article summarizes the available bibliometric information and contextualizes his profile in relation to research recognition and the International Invention Awards, without making unsupported claims about specific achievements or award outcomes.[1]

Keywords

Kock Lim Tan; Management and Accounting; academic research; research publications; citation impact; bibliometrics; Scopus; UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College; Malaysia; research recognition; International Invention Awards.[3]

Introduction

Academic research contributes to knowledge development through systematic investigation, publication, and scholarly communication. Research profiles provide useful information about an author’s institutional affiliation, subject classification, publications, and citation activity. Kock Lim Tan’s Scopus-indexed record identifies an affiliation with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and a subject classification in Management and Accounting. Bibliometric indicators can help describe the visibility of scholarly work, although they should be interpreted alongside research quality, originality, and disciplinary context rather than independently as measures of academic excellence.[1]

Research Profile

Kock Lim Tan’s research profile is associated with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, an educational institution in Malaysia. The supplied Scopus author record identifies Management and Accounting as his subject area and reports three indexed documents. The profile also records 39 citations and an h-index of 2, providing a snapshot of publication and citation activity at the time the information was collected. These figures are database-dependent and may change as additional publications and citations are indexed.[1]

Research Contributions

Research contributions in Management and Accounting may involve organizational practices, financial decision-making, management processes, business performance, and related analytical perspectives. Evaluating an individual researcher’s contributions requires consideration of the subjects addressed, methodological approaches, findings, and relevance to existing scholarship. Tan’s indexed research record provides a starting point for examining his scholarly activity. Detailed attribution of particular discoveries, research themes, or practical applications requires verification against the full texts of his publications and their documented findings.[3]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile lists three documents associated with Kock Lim Tan. Scholarly publications represent the principal means through which researchers communicate findings, establish research contexts, and contribute to disciplinary discussions. Publication records can be examined through bibliographic databases to identify article titles, co-authors, publication venues, and digital object identifiers. A comprehensive publication assessment should rely on verified bibliographic entries rather than inferred titles or incomplete metadata. His author profile provides a searchable source for reviewing the indexed publications and their associated citation information.[1]

Research Impact

Citation counts and the h-index are commonly used bibliometric indicators to describe scholarly visibility. The reported 39 citations suggest that publications attributed to Tan have received citations within indexed scholarly literature, while an h-index of 2 indicates that at least two publications have received two or more citations each under the applicable database calculation. Such indicators are influenced by publication age, disciplinary citation practices, database coverage, and collaboration patterns. They complement, but do not replace, qualitative assessment of originality, rigor, and broader academic or professional significance.[2]

Award Suitability

The International Invention Awards provides an event context for presenting research-related recognition. Tan’s institutional affiliation and indexed scholarly record offer information that may be considered when documenting an academic profile for an award-related presentation. Appropriate recognition assessments should examine verified research outputs, originality, documented achievements, and the criteria established by the award organizers. Bibliometric indicators alone cannot establish award eligibility, selection, or receipt of an award. Any claim concerning nomination, selection, or winning status should be supported by official event documentation or independently verifiable evidence.[3]

Conclusion

Kock Lim Tan is a researcher affiliated with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Malaysia, with a Scopus-indexed profile in Management and Accounting. The supplied bibliometric information records three documents, 39 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators summarize aspects of his indexed scholarly activity and provide a foundation for further examination of his publications and research contributions. A balanced assessment of research excellence requires bibliometric evidence together with qualitative evaluation of published work, research significance, and verified academic achievements.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Kock Lim Tan, Author ID 57194235475.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194235475
  2. Journal Article. (2024. ) Determinants Of Artificial Intelligence Adoption In Accounting Among Malaysia Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises.
    https://doi.org/10.31966/jabminternational.v32i1.1456
  3. International Invention Awards. (2026. ). Official event website.
    https://inventionawards.org/

Yusuf Galip | Business | Best Research Article Award

Best Research Article Award

Yusuf Galip
Pamukkale University

Yusuf Galip
Affiliation Pamukkale University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 59832817900
Documents 19
Citations 1
h-index 2
Subject Area Business
Event International Invention Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-6598-2186

The Best Research Article Award is a research recognition category intended to acknowledge scholarly articles that demonstrate relevance, methodological rigor, originality, and potential contribution to their respective fields. This profile presents the researcher information supplied for Yusuf Galip of Pamukkale University, Turkey, together with the available bibliometric indicators and the International Invention Awards context. The information provides an overview of the stated research record and its relevance to academic recognition. Bibliometric figures should be interpreted within the scope and date of the source database, while award eligibility and final selection remain subject to the event’s applicable evaluation procedures.[1]

Abstract

This article presents a research profile for Yusuf Galip, affiliated with Pamukkale University in Turkey, in the context of the Best Research Article Award associated with the International Invention Awards. The supplied profile identifies Business as the subject area and reports 19 documents, one citation, and an h-index of two in Scopus. These indicators provide a limited quantitative overview of the indexed research record but do not independently establish article quality or award merit. Assessment of scholarly contributions also requires examination of publication content, research design, originality, relevance, and ethical standards. Official researcher records and award criteria should be consulted for verification.

Keywords

Best Research Article Award; Yusuf Galip; Pamukkale University; business research; scholarly publications; bibliometric indicators; research impact; academic recognition; Scopus author profile; International Invention Awards.[1]

Introduction

Research article awards recognize scholarly work that contributes to the development of knowledge through evidence, analysis, and clearly communicated findings. In business research, contributions may concern organizational behavior, management, economics, entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, or related areas. A balanced assessment considers the research question, methodological choices, reliability of evidence, and significance to academic or professional practice. Bibliometric databases can support an initial review, but their indicators must be interpreted alongside the underlying publications and relevant disciplinary context. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The supplied information associates Yusuf Galip with Pamukkale University in Turkey and identifies Business as the principal subject area for this profile. The stated Scopus author identifier is 59832817900, and the supplied record reports 19 documents, one citation, and an h-index of two. These values are presented as provided and have not been independently verified in this article. Author records can change as publications are indexed, corrected, merged, or reassigned, so current database entries should be consulted when conducting formal evaluation. [1]

Research Contributions

The contribution of a researcher should be established by examining individual publications rather than inferring subject-specific achievements from affiliation or aggregate metrics alone. Relevant considerations include the importance of the research question, suitability of the methods, transparency of analysis, engagement with prior literature, and usefulness of the findings to scholarship or practice. For a business research award, the submitted article should be evaluated against its stated objectives and evidence. Specific contributions by Yusuf Galip require review of the corresponding publications and their full bibliographic records before definitive claims can be made.[2]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile reports 19 documents attributed to the author identifier listed above. A complete publication bibliography, including article titles, co-authors, publication years, journal names, and digital object identifiers, has not been supplied for this page. Accordingly, individual publications are not listed or assigned research findings here. For accurate academic documentation, each record should be checked against the publisher’s version and the relevant indexing database, with corrections made where author attribution or metadata is incomplete. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric figures are 19 documents, one citation, and an h-index of two. These measures describe different aspects of an indexed publication record: document counts indicate indexed output, citation counts reflect recorded citations, and the h-index combines publication volume with citation frequency. None of these measures alone establishes originality, methodological quality, societal value, or the overall importance of a particular article. Bibliometric interpretation should account for publication age, disciplinary citation practices, database coverage, and co-authorship patterns. [2] [3]

Award Suitability

The Best Research Article Award may be relevant to researchers whose work demonstrates originality, sound methodology, clear presentation, ethical research practice, and a meaningful contribution to the relevant field. For an assessment involving Yusuf Galip, reviewers should examine the nominated article, publication details, research question, supporting evidence, and relevance to the award category. The available profile data provide contextual information but do not establish nomination status, eligibility, or selection. Final decisions should follow the official rules and documented evaluation process of the International Invention Awards. [4]

Conclusion

The supplied details establish a preliminary bibliographic profile for Yusuf Galip of Pamukkale University, Turkey, with Business identified as the subject area. The reported Scopus indicators offer a limited snapshot of indexed research activity, while a substantive evaluation of article quality requires examination of the underlying scholarly work. Verification of author metadata, publication records, and award requirements is recommended before the profile is used for formal recognition. This article does not represent confirmation that the researcher has received the award or that any specific publication has been selected.[2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Yusuf Galip, Author ID 59832817900. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59832817900
  2. Journal article. (2026. ). Examination of sustainability disclosures of public sector institutions in Türkİye within the scope of public sector sustainability reporting standards.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/07366981.2025.2500213
  3. Journal article. (2026. ) Sosyal Denetim Perspektifinden Sürdürülebilirlik Güvence Denetimi (SGD): Kamu Kurumlarındaki Mevcut Durumu ve Geleceği Hakkında Bir Literatür Araştırması.
    https://doi.org/10.24988/ije.1802123
  4. International Invention Awards. (2026.). Official award website.
    https://inventionawards.org/
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). Yusuf Galip researcher identifier. ORCID
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6598-2186

Francis Boadu | Business | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Francis Boadu
Kumasi Technical University

Francis Boadu
Affiliation Kumasi Technical University
Country Ghana
Scopus ID 57203434908
Documents 25
Citations 820
h-index 14
Subject Area Business
Event International Invention Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7029-2828

Francis Boadu is a researcher affiliated with Kumasi Technical University in Ghana whose scholarly record is represented in Scopus under Author ID 57203434908. The available bibliometric information records 25 documents, 820 citations, and an h-index of 14, providing measurable indicators of research visibility and scholarly influence. His listed subject area is Business, placing his academic profile within a field concerned with organizational, economic, managerial, and innovation-related research. The profile is considered in the context of the Innovative Research Award associated with the International Invention Awards, with recognition assessed according to documented research activity, scholarly contribution, and evidence of academic impact. [1]

Abstract

Francis Boadu is a researcher at Kumasi Technical University, Ghana, with a documented scholarly profile in the Business subject area. Available Scopus indicators associate his record with 25 documents, 820 citations, and an h-index of 14. These metrics provide evidence of sustained publication activity and measurable academic visibility. His profile is considered for the Innovative Research Award within the International Invention Awards, where documented research output, scholarly contribution, and impact are relevant considerations. The available bibliometric record offers a quantitative basis for assessing research performance, while the broader academic context requires consideration of the originality, relevance, rigor, and practical significance of individual contributions. [1]

Keywords

Francis Boadu; Innovative Research Award; Kumasi Technical University; Business Research; Research Innovation; Scholarly Impact; Scopus; Bibliometric Analysis; International Invention Awards; Ghana.

Introduction

Research recognition commonly considers both the quality of scholarly work and evidence of its influence within an academic field. Bibliometric indicators can provide useful contextual evidence when evaluating publication activity and citation visibility, although such measures do not independently establish research quality or originality. [2] In this context, Francis Boadu’s documented research profile provides a basis for examining his academic activity and potential alignment with an innovation-oriented research award.

Research Profile

Francis Boadu’s academic profile is associated with Kumasi Technical University in Ghana and the Business subject area. The available Scopus record identifies 25 documents and reports 820 citations with an h-index of 14. These indicators suggest a research record that has achieved measurable scholarly visibility. Interpretation of the profile should nevertheless consider publication venues, authorship roles, research themes, methodological quality, and the substantive contribution of the underlying studies. [1]

Research Contributions

The documented publication and citation record provides evidence of research activity and academic dissemination in the Business domain. An assessment of contribution should distinguish quantitative visibility from substantive innovation by examining whether the research introduces useful concepts, methods, empirical findings, or applications. For an innovation-focused recognition, particular attention may be given to the originality and relevance of documented outputs and their potential contribution to professional or academic practice. [2]

Publications

The available profile records 25 documents indexed in Scopus. This publication count establishes a measurable body of scholarly output, while the citation total indicates that the indexed works have received academic references from subsequent publications. A complete publication-level evaluation would require examination of individual article titles, journals, publication types, co-authorship, citation contexts, and research findings. Accordingly, the document count is presented as a profile indicator rather than as an independent measure of research quality. [1]

Research Impact

With 820 reported citations and an h-index of 14, Boadu’s indexed research has demonstrable citation visibility. The h-index reflects the relationship between publication productivity and citation accumulation, but it should be interpreted alongside disciplinary norms, career stage, collaboration patterns, and publication history. [3] The available indicators therefore support consideration of scholarly impact while leaving qualitative assessment of individual research contributions to the award review process.

Award Suitability

The documented academic profile provides several relevant indicators for consideration for an Innovative Research Award. The combination of 25 indexed documents, 820 citations, and an h-index of 14 demonstrates an established scholarly record with measurable visibility. [1] However, award suitability should also incorporate evidence of originality, innovation, research significance, practical application, and the candidate’s specific intellectual contribution. On the available evidence, the profile provides a reasonable scholarly basis for consideration, subject to verification of the underlying research outputs and award criteria.

Conclusion

Francis Boadu’s documented academic profile at Kumasi Technical University presents a measurable record of research activity in the Business subject area. The reported Scopus indicators of 25 documents, 820 citations, and an h-index of 14 provide quantitative evidence of scholarly dissemination and citation impact. [1] These indicators support consideration for research recognition, while a final award decision should be based on verified publications, originality, methodological quality, innovation, and demonstrated significance of the candidate’s work.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Francis Boadu, Author ID 57203434908. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203434908
  2. Journal article (2024). The Influence of Network Position on Executives’ Preference for Imitation over Innovation: A Scenario-Based Experimental Approach.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13010004
  3. Journal article (2024). The penetration effect of digital leadership on digital transformation: the role of digital strategy consensus and diversity types.
    https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-09-2022-0350
  4. International Invention Awards. (2026.). International Invention Awards.
    https://inventionawards.org/
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Francis Boadu, ORCID iD 0000-0001-7029-2828.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7029-2828

Heesun Chae | Organizational Behavior | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Heesun Chae | Organizational Behavior | Best Researcher Award 

Pukyong National University | South Korea

Dr. Heesun Chae is a distinguished scholar and Associate Professor in the Division of Business Administration at Pukyong National University, South Korea. With a deep academic foundation in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organizational Behavior (OB), she earned her Ph.D. and M.S. from the Graduate School of Business, Seoul National University, both with exceptional GPAs above 4.0/4.3, following her B.A. in Business Administration (2006) from Sookmyung Women’s University. Her professional journey reflects a blend of academic excellence, research leadership, and practical consultancy. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Professor at Pukyong National University and a Counselor at the Korea Labor Institute, where she contributed to national projects on workplace innovation and employment enhancement for SMEs. She has also taught at several renowned universities, including Ajou University, Chungnam National University, Sejong University, and Hanbat National University, designing dynamic, interactive courses in HRM, Leadership, and Organizational Behavior, often in English-taught programs. Her research expertise lies in exploring leadership dynamics, knowledge sharing, job crafting, organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), and employee voice behavior. As an active researcher at the Institute of Industrial Relations, Seoul National University, Dr. Chae has presented numerous papers at prestigious academic conferences across South Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, addressing emerging topics such as participative leadership, generational diversity, feedback-seeking mechanisms, and team performance. She holds influential editorial positions on multiple journals, including the Korean Management Review, Korean Leadership Quarterly, Korean Journal of Human Resource Development, and Korean Journal of Business Ethics. Her academic impact is further amplified through her role as an Ad Hoc Reviewer for international journals like Behavioral Sciences, BMC Psychology, and Current Psychology. Beyond academia, Dr. Chae actively contributes to the professional community as a Permanent Director or Board Member in leading organizations such as the Korea Productivity Association, Korean Academy of Business Administration, Korea Academy of Leadership, and Korean Association of Human Resource Development. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges theory and practice, emphasizing how leadership, motivation, and innovation drive organizational success in rapidly evolving work environments. Through her teaching, research, and service, Dr. Heesun Chae continues to shape the discourse in HRM and OB, inspiring future business leaders and contributing significantly to Korea’s academic and industrial landscape.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications 

Chae, H. (2025, October). Proactive but not always creative: A moderated mediation model of creative identity and psychological safety. Acta Psychologica.

Chae, H. (2025, May 15). What turns task crafters into high performers? Affective commitment and strategic alignment as critical levers. Behavioral Sciences, 15(5), 678.

Chae, H. (2024, September 16). Leader prohibitive voice behavior and its effects on followers through leader identification and political skill. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11, Article 3740.

Chae, H. (2024, March 19). Compete or cooperate? Goal orientations and coworker popularity in the knowledge-sharing dilemma. Behavioral Sciences, 14(3), 250.

Chae, H. (2024, January 31). The need for status, organizational citizenship behavior, and overall evaluation: Focusing on the moderating effects of political skill and task visibility. Behavioral Sciences, 14(2), 105.

Chae, H. (2024). The impact of participative leadership on leader trust: The moderating effects of leader ability and subordinate power distance orientation. Journal of Human Resource Management Research, 31(5), 173–192.

Chae, H. (2023, December 30). The effect of exploitative leadership on knowledge sharing behavior: The mediating role of felt obligation and moderating role of coworker support. Korean Journal of Business Ethics, 23(2), 25–40.

Chae, H. (2023, September 30). The effect of innovative organizational culture on employees’ organizational commitment in the financial industry: The moderating roles of HR-oriented policy as rhetoric and horizontal communication as reality. Journal of Technology Finance, 12(2), 55–70.

Dr. Abdullah Bindawas | Business | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdullah Bindawas | Business | Best Researcher Award

King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah Mobarak Bindawas is a distinguished academic and researcher from Saudi Arabia, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at King Khalid University, Abha. With extensive experience in academia and the banking sector, his expertise spans business administration, employability skills, and economic studies. He is an active member of numerous academic societies, contributing significantly to the field of business and management.

Profile

Google Scholar

Education 🎓

Abdullah Mobarak Bindawas has an impressive educational background, which has shaped his expertise in business and management. He completed his PhD in Business and Management Studies in March 2023 at the University of Dundee, School of Business, located in Dundee City, UK. His doctoral research focused on the employability skills of business graduates in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the development of effective business education policies.

In May 2009, he earned his MBA from the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University, USA. This advanced degree equipped him with a solid foundation in business administration, further enhancing his professional development in the field.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from King Khalid University in Abha, Saudi Arabia, which he completed in June 2005. His undergraduate education provided him with the essential skills in business management, setting the stage for his subsequent career in academia and the banking sector.

Experience 💼

Abdullah Mobarak Bindawas is currently an Assistant Professor at King Khalid University (March 2023–Present), where he teaches business administration and conducts research. He previously worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Dundee (2018–2019) and a Lecturer at King Khalid University (2016–2017), focusing on business and management subjects. Abdullah also has extensive banking experience, having served as Section Head of Banking Irregularities (2013–2016) and Banking Examiner (2009–2013) at the Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency (SAMA).

Research Interests 🔬

Employability skills of business students

Economic studies related to tourism

Sustainability in business management

Curriculum development for business administration

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

Member, British Academy of Management (BAM), since 2019

Chairman of various academic and administrative committees at King Khalid University

Publications 📚

Bindawas, A. (2019). The Employability Skills of Business Students in Saudi Arabia: Do Policy Makers and Employers Speak the Same Language?
British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference, Aston University, UK.

Bindawas, A. (2023). Key Stakeholder Perspectives on the Employability Skills of Business Graduates in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Dundee.