Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor in University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Natasha Saqib is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Kashmir, South Campus, India, specializing in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kashmir with a doctoral thesis on “Product Positioning Strategies in the Indian Emerging Market: An Empirical Study of the FMCG Sector.” With over a decade of academic experience, she has been actively engaged in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and guiding Ph.D. scholars, with one Ph.D. awarded and two currently enrolled under her supervision. Her research interests span marketing strategies, entrepreneurship development, consumer behavior, and sustainability in emerging economies. She has successfully completed four major and minor research projects funded by reputed bodies such as ICSSR and UGC, addressing themes like solar energy adoption, rural entrepreneurship, and social media behavior in the Indian context. Dr. Saqib has authored 20 research publications in reputed indexed journals and conference proceedings, earning over 150 citations and maintaining an h-index of 6, reflecting the impact of her scholarly work. Her research has contributed to shaping innovative frameworks for understanding consumer psychology, market positioning, and policy-level implications in entrepreneurship development. She has received several prestigious honors, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Best Paper Awards at IMS Kolkata (2020) and Rizvi College Mumbai (2020), and recognition as “Best Researcher” at the 6th South Asian Education Awards (2021). She also received the “Young Scientist of the Year (Management)” Award from the GISR Foundation in 2021. Alongside her academic and research achievements, she has held multiple administrative and leadership roles such as Academic Coordinator, Career Counselor, and Convener of key institutional committees, contributing to institutional development, gender sensitization, and student welfare initiatives.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

Saqib, N., Amin, F., Gupta, S., & Satar, M. S. (2025). Digital business model innovation: Scale development and validation. Business Process Management Journal. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N. (2025). Frugal business model innovation in an Indian emerging market: A multiple case study. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N., & Reshi, Z. M. (2025). Harnessing social capital for entrepreneurial success. In Catalyzing entrepreneurial ecosystems: Perspectives and practices (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Saqib, M. (2025). Catalyzing growth. In Transformational strategies for sustainable business growth (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Satar, M. S., Alharthi, S., Omeish, F., Alshibani, S. M., & Saqib, N. (2024). Digital learning orientation and entrepreneurial competencies in graduates: Is blended learning sustainable? Sustainability, 16(17), 7794.

Saqib, N., Dhull, H., & Agrawal, S. (2024). Sonic branding in the telecom sector. In Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., Amin, F., & Mathu, A. A. (2024). Addiction to social media. In Emerging perspectives on digital wellbeing and mental health (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Amin, F. (2024). The development and validation of the Indian social media addiction scale. Online Information Review, 48(1), xx–xx.

Olukorede Adewole | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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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.

Profile: Orcid

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

 

Heesun Chae | Organizational Behavior | Best Researcher Award

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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.

Sarika Keswani | Business | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Sarika Keswani | Business | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Sarika Keswani | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies Nagpur | India

Dr. Sarika Keswani is a distinguished educator and researcher thriving at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies in Nagpur. With a solid foundation in commerce, finance, and research methodology, she has cultivated a career that reflects both academic rigor and pedagogical excellence. Her tenure at multiple prestigious institutions has honed her expertise in guiding students through the complexities of financial markets and corporate behavior. As an active contributor to academic development, she has taken on roles that span from curriculum coordination to overseeing international collaborations, all while maintaining a vibrant and student-centric classroom. Her work integrates theory with real-world insights, making her a respected figure among peers and students alike.

Profiles

Scopus
Orcid

Education

Dr. Keswani’s academic journey encompasses comprehensive studies across commerce, management, and financial research. She earned advanced degrees from premier Indian universities, culminating in a doctoral degree from Symbiosis International University in Pune. Her postgraduate and research training at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and IGNOU Delhi provided a solid grounding in accounting, finance, and scholarly inquiry. This diversified educational experience laid the groundwork for her multidisciplinary interests, including behavioral finance and macroeconomic analysis. Her academic foundation fosters a nuanced understanding of both traditional and contemporary paradigms, enabling her to approach complex financial phenomena with analytical depth and clarity.

Experience

Dr. Keswani’s professional trajectory reflects a dynamic academic career across multiple institutions. She embraced roles that blended teaching, administrative coordination, and academic stewardship. Her earlier appointments allowed her to shape management education while nurturing emerging talent, eventually leading her to Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur. There, she assumed broader responsibilities, including oversight of international programs and quality assurance processes. In every setting, she remains committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, advancing curriculum development, and supporting student success. Her experience underscores a steadfast devotion to excellence in academia, grounded in collaborative leadership and educational innovation.

Research Interests

Her scholarly pursuits are rooted in the intersection of economics, finance, and human behavior. She investigates how macroeconomic trends influence stock markets and investment decision-making, particularly through the lens of behavioral finance. Fascinated by the psychological underpinnings of investor behavior, she also explores how financial markets respond to economic signals and policy shifts. Sustainability and growth form another core dimension of her research, examining their interplay within emerging markets like India. This multi-faceted focus allows her to contribute meaningful insights to both academic discourse and practical financial understanding.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Keswani’s academic contributions have been acknowledged for their impact and relevance, earning her recognition in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. She has been chosen to serve on editorial boards, reflecting confidence in her scholarly discernment. Her role as a reviewer for several indexed journals further underscores her reputation for quality and rigor. These honors highlight the esteem she holds among academic colleagues and editorial committees. Through her dedication to both research and mentorship, she continues to build a legacy of excellence and trust in her field.

Publication Top Notes

Exploring innovation resistance in tourism: barriers to metaverse adoption among tourists

Journal: Cogent Business and Management 
Authors:  Polisetty A, Jha R, Keswani, S.

Relationship among macroeconomic factors and stock prices: cointegration approach from the Indian stock market

Journal: Cogent Economics and Finance 
Authors: Keswani S, Puri V, Jha R.

Social media influencers: a systematic review using PRISMA

Journal: Cogent Business and Management
Authors: Dhingra V, Keswani S, Sama R, Rafik Noor Mohamed Qureshi M,

Intelligent Decision Support System for Medical Image Analysis Using Machine Learning

Journal: International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering 
Authors: Rajput K, Patil S.T, Keswani S, Mahajan Y.

The Determinants of Audit Quality and Impact on Overall Audit Performance

Journal: Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils 
Authors: Keswani S.

The Impact of Portfolio Diversification on Risk Management Practices

Journal: Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils 
Authors: Keswani S.

Conclusion

Dr. Sarika Keswani embodies the qualities of an impactful academic—an educator with a firm grasp on research, a mentor with a global outlook, and a thought leader grounded in evidence. Her journey from foundational studies to doctoral scholarship, multifaceted teaching roles, and robust publication record showcases her unwavering commitment to management education. Whether guiding students, collaborating with peers, or contributing to scholarly discourse, she brings perspective, passion, and purpose. Her work resonates across the domains she serves, poised to inspire future research and nurture the next generation of finance and management professionals

Dr. Abdullah Bindawas | Business | Best Researcher Award

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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

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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.