Xinyu Liu | Development | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Xinyu Liu | Development | Research Excellence Award 

Dr. Xinyu Liu | Peking university | China

Dr. Xinyu Liu earned a Ph.D. in Management (Agricultural Economics and Management) from Peking University in 2023, with a dissertation on the impact of E-commerce on sales and consumption behavior of rural residents under the supervision of Prof. Jikun Huang, and a B.E. in Economics from the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, supervised by Prof. Zekai He. Her research spans microeconomics, development economics, and finance, focusing on e-commerce, consumption, entrepreneurship, housing demolition, and cross-shareholding phenomena in China. She has practical research experience leading the China Rural Revitalization Strategic Data Platform project and participating in studies on smart agriculture and rural E-commerce development. She held postdoctoral appointments at China International Capital Corporation (CICC) Global Institute–Fudan University (2023–2025, cross-shareholding and firm innovation) and was a short-term consultant at the World Bank on fertility preference (2024). Dr. Liu has presented at numerous national and international conferences, including the ASAE 2021 (Best Paper Award) and the Peking University Modern Agriculture Doctoral Student Forum (Best Report Award). She has contributed to research reports on AI economics, embodied intelligent investment, and government auction fund mechanisms for emerging industries. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Peking University Second-Class Scholarship for Doctoral Students in Modern Agriculture (2022), YingWenTe Scholarship First Prize (2020), and the National Scholarship (2017), among others. She has 5 citations across 2 documents and holds an h-index of 2, reflecting her emerging influence in development economics, e-commerce, and policy-relevant research in China.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications

Liu, X., Li, S., Huang, J., & Xiao, H. (2025). Transforming consumption: How E‑commerce reshape online shopping behavior and household spending. China Economic Review, 92, 102444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chieco.2025.10244

 

Laith Tashtoush | Business Administration | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Tashtoush | Business Administration | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Tashtoush | Near East University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Tashtoush holds a PhD in Business Administration from Near East University (2020), following his Master’s degree from Al-Albayt University (2008) and a Bachelor’s degree from Mu’tah University (2003). Since March 2024, he has been serving as Assistant Professor, contributing extensively to research and education in business administration, human resource management, organizational behavior, and international business. His PhD research focused on the impact of human resource management functions on organizational commitment and citizenship behavior in Jordanian universities, while his Master’s thesis examined the role of information system capabilities in enhancing competitive advantage strategies. Dr. Tashtoush has supervised 30 Master’s and postgraduate theses across diverse topics including digital marketing, social media, blockchain, cryptocurrency, strategic management of sustainability, ethical leadership, entrepreneurial development, international trade, e-commerce, customer loyalty, and SME performance in multiple countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Yemen, Turkey, and North Cyprus. His supervision spans studies on organizational culture, leadership styles, employee motivation, productivity, brand equity, service quality, and the effects of globalization on business performance. He has guided research on the integration of technology and innovation in business advancement, green practices, and financial performance evaluation of multinational firms, bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications. Dr. Tashtoush’s work contributes to understanding the dynamics of human resource management, leadership, and strategic decision-making in global and emerging markets. He has published 15 international journal articles and book chapters, with an h-index of 6 and over 180 citations, reflecting the impact and relevance of his research in academic and professional circles. Through his teaching, mentorship, and research, he advances knowledge in business strategy, organizational development, and sustainable management practices, fostering the next generation of business leaders and scholars.

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Featured Publications

Eyupoglu, S. Z., & Tashtoush, L. (2020). The relationship between human resource management practices and organisational citizenship behaviour. South African Journal of Business Management, 51(1), 1–11.

Tashtoush, L. (2021). The effect of social media on consumer buying behavior in commercial banks. Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, 6(2), 28–38.

Tashtoush, L. (2021). The role of information systems capabilities as a driving force in enhancing organizational performance.

Harb, H. K., Eyupoglu, S. Z., & Tashtoush, L. (2023). The relationship between administrative empowerment and organizational commitment: The mediating role of job satisfaction amongst academic staff in higher education. SAGE Open, 13(4), 21582440231218229.

Tashtoush, L. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the relationship between supply chain strategy and organizational performance. Asian Journal of Economics, Finance and Management, 7(1), 1–17.

Tashtoush, L., & Fathi, A. (2022). The impact of service quality on corporate social responsibility and customer citizenship behavior in telecommunication companies. In 2022 International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry.

Tashtoush, L. M. I. (2020). Impact on organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in Jordanian universities. Near East University.

Kwakye, S., Ertugan, A., & Tashtoush, L. (2024). Navigating purchase intentions: The influence of reviewers’ comments moderated by risk and trust. Behavioral Sciences, 14(7), 552.