Ayele Fettera | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Ayele Fettera
Hawassa University, Ethiopia

Ayele Fettera
Affiliation Hawassa University
Country Ethiopia
Scopus ID 58881987800
Documents 9
Citations 70
h-index 3
Subject Area Business, Management and Accounting
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0000-4283-3367

Ayele Fettera is a researcher affiliated with Hawassa University whose scholarly work primarily addresses business strategy, marketing management, organizational performance, and sustainable competitiveness within the banking sector. His publications investigate strategic management practices and organizational sustainability using empirical approaches applicable to developing economies. According to the available bibliometric indicators, the researcher has produced nine indexed publications with seventy citations and an h-index of three, demonstrating measurable academic visibility within Business, Management and Accounting.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic profile of Ayele Fettera in relation to the Best Researcher Award. His research emphasizes sustainable organizational performance, competitive strategy, marketing strategy, and management practices in Ethiopian financial institutions. The published studies employ quantitative methodologies to evaluate relationships between strategic planning, organizational capability, and institutional performance, contributing evidence relevant to business research and policy development.[2]

Keywords

Business Strategy, Sustainable Performance, Marketing Strategy, Banking, Organizational Performance, Competitive Strategy, Ethiopia.

Introduction

Strategic management research provides evidence for improving institutional effectiveness and sustainable growth. Ayele Fettera’s work focuses on examining organizational strategies that strengthen banking performance through empirical analysis. His studies align with current discussions concerning sustainable development, strategic competitiveness, and managerial decision-making in emerging economies.[3]

Research Profile

The research profile demonstrates continued scholarly activity within Business, Management and Accounting. Indexed publications explore promotional strategies, sustainable organizational performance, competitive positioning, and marketing mix models in Ethiopian banking institutions. Bibliometric indicators reflect growing academic recognition and an expanding citation record through internationally indexed publications.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Investigated sustainable people strategy within Ethiopian banking institutions.
  • Evaluated competitive strategy as a mediating organizational factor.
  • Examined promotional and marketing mix strategies influencing organizational performance.
  • Provided evidence supporting strategic management practices in developing economies.

Publications

  • Sustainable people strategy and performance of the Ethiopian banks with mediating role of competitive strategy. Discover Global Society, 2026.
  • Mediating role of competitive strategy in the relationship between promotional mix strategy and sustainable organizational performance in Ethiopian private banks. Discover Analytics, 2026.
  • Extended Marketing Mix Strategy and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Bank of Abyssinia, Ethiopia. Berhan International Research Journal of Science and Humanities, 2025.

Research Impact

The available publication metrics indicate continuing research engagement with measurable scholarly influence. Citation performance, peer-reviewed publications, and emphasis on sustainable organizational development demonstrate an active contribution to applied management research. These outputs support knowledge transfer for financial institutions and strategic decision-makers.[4]

Award Suitability

Based on the available publication record, research productivity, citation indicators, and thematic consistency, the scholarly profile aligns with evaluation criteria commonly applied to research recognition programs. The work demonstrates sustained contributions to strategic management and organizational performance research while maintaining relevance to contemporary business challenges.[5]

Conclusion

Ayele Fettera has established an emerging academic profile through research focused on sustainable management strategies, competitive advantage, and organizational effectiveness. His publications contribute empirical evidence to banking and management scholarship while supporting evidence-based strategic decision-making. The documented research outputs provide an appropriate basis for academic recognition within international research award programs.

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References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ayele Fettera, Author ID 58881987800. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58881987800
  2. Fettera, A. (2026). Sustainable people strategy and performance of the Ethiopian banks with mediating role of competitive strategy.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-026-00481-9
  3. Fettera, A. (2026). Mediating role of competitive strategy in the relationship between promotional mix strategy and sustainable organizational performance in Ethiopian private banks.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s44257-026-00059-4
  4. Fettera, A. (2025). Extended Marketing Mix Strategy and Organizational Performance. Berhan International Research Journal of Science and Humanities.
  5. International Forensic Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Award information.
    forensicscientist.org

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

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.

Nepoleon Prabakaran | Business, Management and Accounting | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Nepoleon Prabakaran | Business, Management and Accounting | Young Scientist Award

Alliance Ascent College | India

Mr. Nepoleon Prabakaran is an emerging scholar in Consumer Neuroscience, Organizational Behavior, and Digital Learning Environments, with impactful contributions spanning metaverse-based learning, leadership psychology, and consumer behavior analytics. His research examines the dynamic intersection of technology, management, and human cognition, focusing on how digital ecosystems influence trust, performance, and engagement in educational and corporate contexts. He has published extensively in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals, including Frontiers in Education, Review of Education, Journal of Metaverse, Central European Management Journal, Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, and Journal of Economics and Management. His studies on metaverse adoption, job crafting, cultural intelligence, and digital literacy are widely recognized for integrating behavioral insights with data-driven methodologies. Mr. Nepoleon Prabakaran has co-authored several book chapters in international volumes published by CRC Press and IGI Global, addressing contemporary themes such as consumer neuroscience, MOOCs, and sustainable digital transformation. His collaborative research has gained significant academic visibility, reflected in his Google Scholar metrics — Citations: 124; h-index: 4; i10-index: 3 — demonstrating the growing scholarly impact of his work. He has earned multiple Best Paper Awards at prestigious international conferences organized by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Bennett University (Spain collaboration), IES MCRC, and the University of Rijeka, Croatia, acknowledging his excellence in applied behavioral and digital management research. With over 20 research publications in high-impact international outlets, his ongoing research involves metaverse-driven education, AI-integrated consumer analytics, and positive leadership frameworks that foster employee flourishing and organizational trust. Mr. Nepoleon Prabakaran actively contributes to the global academic community as a reviewer and conference participant, promoting interdisciplinary advancement in management science and digital innovation.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

• Kareem, J., Patrick, H. A., Prabakaran, N., Tantia, V., M. P. M. P. K., & Mukherjee, U. (2023). Transformational educational leaders inspire school educators’ commitment. Frontiers in Education, 8, 1171513. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1171513

• Ahamed, A. A., Patrick, H. A., Kareem, J., Mukherjee, U., & Nepoleon, M. P. (2023). Organisational justice, job performance and work engagement: The mediating role of perceived supervisory support. Review of Education, 11(1), e3390. https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3390

• Kareem, J., Patrick, H. A., & Prabakaran, N. (2024). Exploring the factors of learning organization in school education: The role of leadership styles, personal commitment, and organizational culture. Central European Management Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/CEMJ-2024

• Prabakaran, N., & Patrick, H. A. (2024). Global regionalization of consumer neuroscience behavioral qualities on insights from Google Trends. In Explainable AI Applications for Human Behavior Analysis (pp. 258–274). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-xxxxx-x_15

• Prabakaran, N., Patrick, H. A., & Kareem, J. (2025). Enhancing English language proficiency and digital literacy through metaverse-based learning: A mixed-methods study in higher education. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 24, 010. https://doi.org/10.28945/5261