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

Olukorede Adewole | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Olukorede Adewole | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Olukorede Adewole | Literary Edifice | Italy

Dr. Adewole Olukorede Olumayowa is a distinguished multidisciplinary scholar with extensive academic credentials spanning Physics, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Economics. He holds multiple advanced degrees from globally recognized institutions including the University of Ibadan (B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics), Atlantic International University, Honolulu, USA (Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Kinetic Modelling), Rome Business School (M.Sc. in Marketing Communications and MBA), and LIGS University, Hawaii, USA (Ph.D. in Marketing with a focus on Consumer Behavior and Economics). Additionally, he is pursuing two concurrent doctoral dissertations—Ph.D. in Finance Management at Walden University, USA, and Ph.D. in Economics at the Institute De’ Avrio, Geneva, Switzerland—demonstrating his deep commitment to academic excellence and research advancement. Dr. Adewole’s scholarly contributions bridge the natural sciences and the social sciences, with research spanning applied physics, computational modeling, finance, and consumer behavior analysis. His publications have appeared in reputable international journals, including the Research Journal of Applied Sciences, New York Science Journal, World Rural Observations, Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, and the International Journal of Computer Science and Communications. His works focus on computational physics, radiological impact studies, environmental modeling, stochastic processes, and economic-technical system analyses. Dr. Adewole is also a published author of two editions of The Fundamental Concepts in Mechanics for Physics Students (1999, 2008), which have served as instructional resources for undergraduate physics students. His interdisciplinary approach is evident in works like “Mathematical Modelling of N-Stage Rocket” and “A Mimic SDE Formulation for Asset Stock Interpretation”, where he merges physical modeling techniques with financial and economic data systems—illustrating his rare capacity to integrate the principles of natural sciences with behavioral and quantitative finance. A member of prestigious professional bodies including the Royal Statistical Society (UK), Nigerian Institute of Physics, National Association of Mathematical Physics, and the Nigerian Alliance for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Adewole continues to play a vital role in advancing both the scientific and socio-economic research landscapes. His academic trajectory exemplifies intellectual versatility and a global outlook, making him a leading voice in multidisciplinary research and higher education.

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Featured Publications

Adewole, O. O. (2025, December). Stakeholder engagement and participation in environmental contexts, social responsibility and society based on a study conducted in Rome, Italy. Journal of Sustainable Business. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40991-025-00111-8

Adewole, O. O. (2025, April 9). Corporate social responsibility decision making and choices by manager: The influence of the nudge, persuasiveness and the cognitive behaviour around economic interest of stakeholder’s investors! Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1763.v2

Adewole, O. O. (2025, March 24). Emerging trends in business from climate change: Dynamics, strategic investments with CSR as a tool towards shared value creation and sustainability. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202503.1667.v1

Adewole, O. O. (2024, December). The need for social equality from emerging patterns in business and costs towards environmental sustainability in a new paradigm shift. International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40991-024-00100-3

Adewole, O. O. (2024, December). Translating brand reputation into equity from the stakeholder’s theory: An approach to value creation based on consumer’s perception & interactions. International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40991-023-00085-5

Adewole, O. O. (2024, December). Leveraging on CSR as a tool of brand communication based on consumer’s perception with extrapolation from a novel 3-factor model. International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40991-024-00101-2

 

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

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

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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🎓 Education 

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.

 

 

 

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.

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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.