Hrvoje Karnincic | Sport Science | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Hrvoje Karnincic | Sport science | Editorial Board Member

Faculty of Kinesiology University of Split | Croatia

Dr. Hrvoje Karnincic is a distinguished sport science researcher from the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia, recognized for his influential contributions to combat sports physiology, athlete performance diagnostics, and evidence-based training methodologies. With a solid scholarly foundation supported by his Scopus research metrics 24 publications, 241 citations, and an h-index of 8, Dr. Hrvoje Karnincic has established a strong international presence in kinesiology and applied sport physiology. His research spans combat sports such as wrestling, judo, kickboxing, and Olympic-style boxing, with a particular focus on performance determinants, rapid weight-loss strategies, hydration assessment, muscle damage responses, and sport-specific fitness profiling. His extensive work published in leading journals, including Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, Applied Sciences, European Journal of Sport Science, Journal of Human Kinetics, and Archives of Budo, reflects his interdisciplinary approach integrating biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and youth sport development. Dr. Hrvoje Karnincic has contributed impactful systematic reviews, validated sport-specific diagnostic tests, and advanced understanding of anthropometric and motivational factors that influence competitive success in young athletes. His investigations into safe and effective body mass regulation have shaped contemporary guidelines for combat sports, while his collaborative research with international teams demonstrates his commitment to global scientific progress. As a mentor to doctoral and master’s students, he has fostered emerging talent in sport science, further extending his academic influence. With his ORCID profile 0000-0003-1478-1701, Dr. Hrvoje Karnincic continues to be recognized for his research excellence, reviewer service, scholarly contributions, and advancing the scientific foundations of combat sports performance.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Stamenković, S., Karničić, H., Vlašić, J., Topolovec, A., & Pekas, D. (2025). Kicking, throwing, grappling: How combat sports shape muscular fitness and motor competence in children. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 10(1), Article 76. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10010076

  2. Karninčić, H., Žugaj, N., & Škugor, K. (2024). Advice on regulating body mass in wrestling from the most cited combat sport literature—A systematic review. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9(4), Article 264. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9040264

  3. Karninčić, H., Žugaj, N., & Škugor, K. (2024). Regulating body mass in wrestling: Advice from the most cited combat sport literature (Report No. INPLASY2024.7.0007). INPLASY. https://doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2024.7.0007

  4. Skugor, K., Karnincic, H., Zugaj, N., Stajer, V., & Gilic, B. (2024). Repetition of the exhaustive wrestling-specific test leads to more effective differentiation between quality categories of youth wrestlers. Applied Sciences, 14(9), Article 3677. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093677

  5. Žugaj, N., Karninčić, H., & Baić, M. (2023). Differences in motor, functional, and sport-specific skills in gifted wrestlers with different acceleration of biological development. Sport Mont. https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.230219

Abdelkader Slimane | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdelkader Slimane | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf | Algeria

Dr. Abdelkader Slimane is a highly accomplished mechanical engineering researcher whose work has made significant contributions to structural integrity, fracture mechanics, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace-related mechanical systems. His research expertise encompasses ductile damage modeling, fatigue crack growth prediction, welded structure assessment, rotary ultrasonic machining, vibration behavior, and the mechanical reliability of composite and metallic materials. With 20 scholarly publications, his work appears in leading international journals such as Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering, Fracture and Structural Integrity, and Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). These publications collectively highlight his impactful contributions to areas including satellite structural design, hypervelocity impact simulation, cracked pipeline modeling, active power filtering using neural networks, and the optimization of machining and welding parameters through innovative computational and experimental approaches. Dr. Slimane’s Google Scholar metrics 464 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 16—demonstrate the strong visibility and influence of his work across the mechanical engineering community. His extensive conference participation has further broadened the dissemination of his research in domains such as fracture mechanics, material behavior, aeronautical engineering, and mechanical system optimization. In addition to his research achievements, he contributes meaningfully to the scientific community through editorial service in reputable journals and active peer-review roles for numerous international publications. Dr. Slimane’s multidisciplinary research profile reflects a sustained commitment to advancing structural reliability, material innovation, computational mechanics, and engineering solutions that support modern industrial and aerospace applications.

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Featured Publications

1. Slimane, A., Bouchouicha, B., Benguediab, M., & Slimane, S. A. (2015). Parametric study of the ductile damage by the Gurson–Tvergaard–Needleman model of structures in carbon steel A48-AP. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 4(2), 217–223.

2. Slimane, S. A., Slimane, A., Guelailia, A., Boudjemai, A., Kebdani, S., Smahat, A., … (2022). Hypervelocity impact on honeycomb structure reinforced with bi-layer ceramic/aluminum facesheets used for spacecraft shielding. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 29(25), 4487–4505.

3. Slimane, S., Kebdani, S., Boudjemai, A., & Slimane, A. (2018). Effect of position of tension-loaded inserts on honeycomb panels used for space applications. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 12(2),

4. Slimane, A., Bouchouicha, B., Benguediab, M., & Slimane, S. A. (2015). Contribution to the study of fatigue and rupture of welded structures in carbon steel A48-AP: Experimental and numerical study. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 68(3), 465–477.

5. Slimane, A., Slimane, S., Kebdani, S., Chaib, M., Dahmane, S., Bouchouicha, B., … (2019). Parameters effects analysis of rotary ultrasonic machining on carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite using an interactive RSM method. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 13(2),

Subhash Somkuwar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subhash Somkuwar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ambedkar College Deekshabhoomi Nagpur | India

Dr. Subhash R. Somkuwar is a distinguished botanist, researcher, and academic leader with over 17 years of dedicated experience in higher education, scientific research, and institutional development. Currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany at Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur, he has significantly contributed to teaching, research innovation, and academic governance. His expertise spans ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, ecology, plant biotechnology, and conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) taxa, reinforced by advanced qualifications including a Ph.D., M.Phil, NET (ICAR), NET-JRF (CSIR), SET, and PG Diploma in Biodiversity. Dr. Somkuwar has demonstrated excellence in research through more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, multiple conference presentations, and successful completion of a UGC-funded project on Byttneria herbacea. His ongoing work includes a major SERB-DST proposal on nano-elicitation in Tinospora species. He has supervised Ph.D. scholars, established plant tissue culture laboratories, and coordinated certificate courses in phytochemistry and tissue culture. His organizational leadership is reflected in his role as convener or secretary for numerous national and international conferences, science exhibitions, and environmental awareness programs. Dr. Somkuwar has delivered invited lectures, served as a resource person for NET/SET coaching, chaired scientific sessions, and contributed as a subject expert to prestigious bodies including CSTT and NASI-DST. A strong advocate of sustainability, he has led green audit initiatives, developed herbal gardens, and guided more than 300 EVS projects. His academic influence extends through board memberships, examination roles, research guidance, and active participation in scientific societies, establishing him as a committed educator and impactful researcher in plant sciences.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications

Bhilkar, P. R., Madankar, R. S., Chaudhary, A. R., Chaudhary, R. R., Somkuwar, S. R., Potbhare, A. K., Dadure, K., Abdala, A. A., & Chaudhary, R. G. (2024).
Biosynthesis of microrubble-shaped nanoporous Co₃O₄/rGO nanocomposites using Neolamarckia cadamba leaf extract and their antibacterial/antioxidant performance. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2024.101291

Sawant, R. C., Somkuwar, S. R., Luo, S.-Y., Kamble, R. B., Panhekar, D. Y., Bhorge, Y. R., Chaudhary, R. R., & Abdul Kader, S. (2023).
Novel extraction and characterization methods for phytochemicals. In Recent Frontiers of Phytochemicals (Book chapter). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-19143-5.00035-9

Bhilkar, P. R., Bodhne, A. S., Yerpude, S. T., Madankar, R. S., Somkuwar, S. R., Daddemal-Chaudhary, A. R., Lambat, A. P., Desimone, M., Sharma, R., & Chaudhary, R. G. (2023).
Phyto-derived metal nanoparticles: Prominent tool for biomedical applications. OpenNano. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onano.2023.100192

Somkuwar, S. R., Sawant, R. C., Ingale, P. P., Masram, D. T., & Chaudhary, R. R. (2022).
Nanoparticles for sustainable agriculture: Innovative potential with current and future perspectives. In Biogenic Sustainable Nanotechnology (Book chapter). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-88535-5.00013-5

Chaudhary, R. R., & Ramteke, P. W. (2022).
Nanopolymer: Overview, innovation, and applications. Polymer Science: Peer Review Journal. https://doi.org/10.31031/psprj.2022.03.000562

Zhi Guo | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Zhi Guo | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital | China

Dr. Zhi Guo is a distinguished hematology researcher whose work focuses on hematological malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and tumor-related microecology. According to Scopus (Author ID: 24279665000), he has 77 indexed publications, 713 citations from 663 documents, and an h-index of 10, reflecting a solid and growing scholarly influence. His research has significantly advanced precision immunotherapy, particularly through clinical and translational innovations in CAR-T cell engineering, including anti-CD19, anti-CD7, and anti-BCMA CAR-T therapies, while contributing real-world evidence to lymphoma treatment and transplantation practices. He has also played a central role in developing expert consensus guidelines in tumor microecology, intestinal microbiota, and hematology-related infectious disease management. His research portfolio spans oral–intestinal microbiome interactions, graft-versus-host disease, microecological regulators, novel cryoprotectants, and stem-cell-based immunotherapies. With over ten completed or ongoing research projects, multiple consultancy-linked studies, and several books published with ISBN registration, he demonstrates strong multidisciplinary contributions to hematology and R&D innovation. His work in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and multicenter clinical studies highlights his commitment to evidence-based medicine. Dr. Guo’s extensive experience in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation—supported by more than 1,300 clinical cases—continues to fuel impactful research outputs and leadership in national expert consensus development across oncology, immunology, and microecology research domains.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

  • Guo, Z., et al. (2025). In vitro functional validation of anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T cells expressing lysine-specific demethylase 1 short hairpin RNA for the treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Frontiers in Immunology, 15, 1521778. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1521778

  • Guo, Z., et al. (2025). The case of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with chemotherapy followed by anti-CD7 CAR-T cells using retroviral vector. Frontiers in Immunology, 15, 1519055. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1519055

  • Guo, Z., et al. (2025). Shaping oral and intestinal microbiota and the immune system during the first 1,000 days of life. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 13, 1471743. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1471743

  • Guo, Z., et al. (2024). The role of fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of acute graft-versus-host disease. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 20(7), 1964–1973. https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_1372_22

  • Guo, Z., et al. (2024). Rapid response in relapsed follicular lymphoma to novel anti-CD19 CAR-T therapy with pseudo-progression and cytomegalovirus infection: A case report. International Immunopharmacology, 134, 112174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112174

Nafiz Fahad | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nafiz Fahad | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Multimedia University | Malaysia

Mr. Nafiz Fahad is an emerging AI researcher at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, recognized for his growing contributions to artificial intelligence in healthcare, computer vision, and natural language processing. His research focuses extensively on explainable AI, clinical decision support systems, and data-driven healthcare intelligence. According to Scopus, he has 19 indexed publications, 122 citations, and an h-index of 6, reflecting the influence and visibility of his scholarly work within the global research community. His scientific output spans chronic disease prediction, dementia analytics, lung disease classification, hypertension ontology development, wound-image segmentation, obesity prediction, and precision public health. These studies incorporate techniques such as deep learning, transfer learning, ensemble learning, hybrid architectures, and explainable machine learning to advance diagnostic accuracy and interpretability in medical AI systems. Beyond health-focused research, Fahad has also contributed high-impact work in fake news detection, generative AI, machine learning security, student performance prediction, agricultural disease detection, vision transformers for physics data, and federated learning enhanced with homomorphic encryption. His ongoing research extends to mental health analytics, EEG decoding models, diabetic retinopathy detection, and agentic AI solutions for healthcare innovation. Fahad’s growing academic recognition includes research awards, best paper achievements, and contributions to high-impact journals and conferences. His multidisciplinary scholarship positions him as a promising young researcher advancing applied AI at the intersection of healthcare, societal well-being, and intelligent systems.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

1. Ahmed, Z., Shanto, S. S., Rime, M. H. K., Morol, M. K., Fahad, N., Hossen, M. J., … (2024). The generative AI landscape in education: Mapping the terrain of opportunities, challenges and student perception. IEEE Access.

2. Mahamud, E., Fahad, N., Assaduzzaman, M., Zain, S. M., Goh, K. O. M., & Morol, M. K. (2024). An explainable artificial intelligence model for multiple lung diseases classification from chest X-ray images using fine-tuned transfer learning. Decision Analytics Journal, 12, 100499.

3. Ahmed, R., Fahad, N., Miah, M. S. U., Hossen, M. J., Morol, M. K., Mahmud, M., … (2024). A novel integrated logistic regression model enhanced with recursive feature elimination and explainable artificial intelligence for dementia prediction. Healthcare Analytics, 6, 100362.

4. Fahad, N., Goh, K. M., Hossen, M. I., Shopnil, K. M. S., Mitu, I. J., Alif, M. A. H., & Tee, C. (2023). Stand up against bad intended news: An approach to detect fake news using machine learning. Emerging Science Journal, 7(4), 1247–1259.

5. Hossain, M. N., Fahad, N., Ahmed, R., Sen, A., Al Huda, M. S., & Hossen, M. I. (2024). Preventing student’s mental health problems with the help of data mining. International Journal of Computing, 23(1), 101–108.

Surakasi Raviteja | Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Surakasi Raviteja | Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology | India

Dr. Surakasi Ravi Teja is a dedicated researcher whose work spans thermal engineering, nanofluids, biofuels, heat transfer augmentation, sustainable energy systems, and advanced materials science. His research expertise includes the experimental evaluation of thermophysical properties, development of nanomaterial-enhanced solar thermal fluids, ANN-based predictive modeling, biodiesel and pyrolysis-fuel combustion analysis, and CFD-driven optimization of thermal devices. With 77 Scopus-indexed publications, 960 citations, and an h-index of 17, he has established a strong scientific presence, contributing extensively to high-impact Scopus-, SCI-, and SCIE-indexed journals such as Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Journal of Nanomaterials, Materials Today: Proceedings, International Journal of Chemical Engineering, and Adsorption Science & Technology. His Q1–Q2 publications reflect significant advancements in areas including nanofluid stability, enhanced heat transfer, eco-friendly fuel blends with  , and nano-reinforced composite materials. His interdisciplinary works extend to solar water heating systems, cryogenic vessel design, adsorption-based separation technologies, and nanoparticle-assisted wastewater treatment. Several of his highly cited studies focus on waste-to-energy conversion, algae-oil biodiesel applications, and green-synthesized nanoparticles for environmental remediation, highlighting his contribution to sustainable and cleaner energy technologies. In addition to his research output, Dr. Teja serves as a reviewer for numerous national and international journals and holds editorial memberships, contributing to global scholarly communication and knowledge dissemination. His consistent research engagement, innovation-driven approach, and interdisciplinary collaborations underscore his impactful role in advancing thermal sciences, materials engineering, and renewable energy research.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID | Staff Profile

Featured Publications

  1. Sathish, T., Vijayalakshmi, A., Surakasi, R., Ahalya, N., Rajkumar, M., … (2024). DeepNNet 15 for the prediction of biological waste to energy conversion and nutrient level detection in treated sewage water. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 189, 636–647.

  2. Senthil, T. S., Puviyarasan, M., Babu, S. R., Surakasi, R., & Sampath, B. (2023). Industrial robot-integrated fused deposition modelling for the 3D printing process. In Development, Properties, and Industrial Applications of 3D Printed Polymer Materials

  3. Lakshmaiya, N., Surakasi, R., Nadh, V. S., Srinivas, C., Kaliappan, S., … (2023). Tanning wastewater sterilization in the dark and sunlight using Psidium guajava leaf-derived copper oxide nanoparticles and their characteristics. ACS Omega, 8(42), 39680–39689.

  4. Nirmal Kumar, K., Dinesh Babu, P., Surakasi, R., Kumar, P. M., & Ashokkumar, P. (2022). Mechanical and thermal properties of bamboo fiber–reinforced PLA polymer composites: A critical study. International Journal of Polymer Science, 2022(1), 1332157.

  5. Vennila, T., Karuna, M. S., Srivastava, B. K., Venugopal, J., & Surakasi, R. (2023). New strategies in treatment and enzymatic processes: Ethanol production from sugarcane bagasse. In Human Agro-Energy Optimization for Business and Industry (pp. 219–240).

Qing Bao | Forensic Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Qing Bao | Forensic Science | Editorial Board Member

Institute of Forensic Science of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau | China

Dr. Qing Bao is an active researcher in pattern recognition, forensic science, and intelligent analysis technologies, with a strong focus on advancing computational methodologies that elevate the scientific rigor of evidence interpretation. His scholarly work integrates machine learning with forensic applications, enabling more accurate, reliable, and automated assessments across digital and physical investigation domains. He has contributed to internationally indexed journals with impactful research on semi-supervised learning, biometric enhancement, and anti-forensics techniques. His publication in Pattern Recognition introduces a semi-supervised prototype-based framework designed to mitigate the challenges posed by noisy labels in complex classification tasks. Complementing this, his research on noise transfer matrix analysis provides a significant advancement in the detection of anti-forensics video forgery, offering innovative insights into noise modeling for multimedia evidence authentication. He has further contributed a coarse-to-fine computational approach for rectifying distorted latent fingerprints, improving the precision and interpretability of crime-scene fingerprint analysis. Collectively, his research outputs underscore a commitment to bridging machine intelligence with forensic investigation, driving methodological innovation and enhancing real-world forensic practices. His work continues to influence the domains of digital forensics, biometric identification, and advanced image processing through rigorous experimentation, collaborative contributions, and forward-looking analytical frameworks.

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Featured Publications

  • Xia, Q., Lee, F., Xie, L., Yang, S., Bao, Q., & Chen, Q. (2026). CPSL: A semi-supervised framework with class prototype-based modeling for combating noisy labels. Pattern Recognition. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patcog.2025.112318

  • Bao, Q., Wang, Y., Hua, H., Dong, K., & Lee, F. (2024). An anti-forensics video forgery detection method based on noise transfer matrix analysis. Sensors, 24(16), 5341. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24165341

  • Bao, Q., Wang, Y., Gao, C., Sha, L., & Lee, F. (2023). A coarse-to-fine approach for rectifying distorted latent fingerprints from crime scenes. IEEE Access, 11, 123456–123467. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2023.3344465

Nuno Moutinho | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Nuno Moutinho | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Editorial Board Member

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança | Portugal

Prof. Dr. Nuno Moutinho is an accomplished researcher specializing in Finance, Corporate Governance, Financial Markets, and Applied Economics, with strong expertise in event-study methodologies. His work provides valuable evidence on how financial markets respond to major global shocks, including cyber-attacks, corporate misconduct, IT outages, political events such as U.S. presidential elections, and corporate crises like the Evergrande collapse. He also conducts significant research on syndicated loan spreads, examining how borrower-country governance structures and financial system characteristics influence international lending dynamics. Prof. Dr. Nuno Moutinho’s research is published in high-impact, ABS-ranked and Scopus/WoS-indexed journals, including Finance Research Letters, International Review of Economics & Finance, Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Journal of Banking Regulation, Tourism Economics, and Corporate Governance. His contributions demonstrate strong interdisciplinary reach across sectors such as aviation, hospitality, insurance, biotechnology, fossil fuel, and renewable energy. With 25 Scopus-indexed publications, 31 citations, and an h-index of 3, Prof. Dr. Nuno Moutinho has established a solid scholarly footprint supported by international collaborations and frequent conference contributions. He has also authored books in finance and serves as a reviewer for respected journals, reinforcing his role in advancing empirical financial research and market-based governance insights.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

Martins, A. M., Albuquerque, B., Sardinha, L., & Moutinho, N. (2025). Impact of elections on the cannabis market: An event study for the 2024 US presidential election. International Review of Economics & Finance, Article 104683.

Martins, A. M., Moutinho, N., & Cró, S. (2025). Stock market effects of major cyber-attacks: Evidence for breached and cybersecurity listed firms. Journal of Banking Regulation, 1–10.

Martins, A. M., Albuquerque, B., Sardinha, L., & Moutinho, N. (2025). Presidential elections and secretary appointment: An event study for US biotechnology and drugs. Finance Research Letters, Article 108125.

Martins, A. M., Albuquerque, B., Sardinha, L., & Moutinho, N. (2025). 2024 US presidential elections: An event study for US and non-US fossil fuel and renewable listed firms. International Review of Financial Analysis, Article 104430.

Albuquerque, B., Cró, S., Moutinho, N., & Martins, A. M. (2025). Stock market effects of CrowdStrike IT outage on largest listed hotel companies. Tourism Economics, Article 13548166251321212.