Francis Boadu | Business | Innovative Research Award

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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

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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

 

Md Shafiul Islam | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Shafiul Islam | Business | Best Researcher Award 

Researcher in East West University, Bangladesh

Mr. Md Shafiul Islam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from East West University  with a major in Accounting and a minor in Marketing, preceded by a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Dhaka Commerce College  and a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Monipur High School and College. He has authored 2 peer-reviewed journal publications, including works on financial technology in sustainable resource management and a systematic review of blockchain applications in FinTech, both published in 2025, and currently has 4 working papers under review covering AI applications in resource management, sustainable banking performance through green FinTech adoption, quantum computing in big data, and the AI spectrum from ANI to ASI. His research contributions reflect his deep interest in the intersections of FinTech, AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies, with growing academic visibility. At present, his publications have received 0 citations with an h-index of 0, reflecting an early-stage but promising research trajectory. Professionally, he is serving as a Business Analyst at Rebing Tech (December 2023–Present) and previously worked as a Revenue Advisor and Business Executive at Guerrilla Solution (May 2021–August 2023). He possesses strong technical expertise in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, R Studio, SPSS, Nvivo, Kobo Toolbox, and Tally ERP, enabling him to handle data-driven decision-making and financial analysis effectively. Alongside his academic and professional career, he has actively participated in extracurricular and humanitarian initiatives, serving as an International General Member of Amnesty International (2024), General Member of East West University Business Club (2018–2019), Volunteer Lead for Cyclone Amphan Response in Dhaka (2020), and Executive Admin (2014) and Assistant General Secretary (2015) of the Dhaka Commerce College Arts and Photography Club. His contributions extend to disaster preparedness and social causes, including service as a Volunteer for Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (2015) and a Senior Volunteer for the Lakho Konthe Shonar Bangla Campaign (2014). With his blend of academic research, industry experience, technical skills, and social commitment, Mr. Islam represents a dynamic professional and emerging scholar in business, technology, and sustainable development.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Tanchangya, T., Sarker, T., Rahman, J., Islam, M. S., Islam, N., & Siddiqi, K. O. (2025). Mapping blockchain applications in FinTech: A systematic review of eleven key domains. Information, 16(9), 769.

Tanchangya, T., Tafsirun, U., Islam, M. S., Islam, N., Chakma, J., & Esquivias, M. A. (2025). Role of financial technology in small-scale natural resource management through sustainable financing in Venezuela. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 12, 101636.