Amir Karimi | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Amir Karimi | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Farhangian University | Iran

Mr. Amir Karimi, is a research lecturer in the Department of History Education at Farhangian University, Alborz, Iran, and concurrently a PhD candidate at the University of Tabriz, focusing on the History of Iran after Islam. He holds a master’s degree in History Education from Tabriz University, where his research explored comparative history education between Iran and Germany, and a bachelor’s degree in History Education from Farhangian University. Mr. Amir Karimi’s research encompasses history education, teacher training, and the integration of innovative educational technologies, including gamification, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the metaverse, with particular expertise in bibliometric and scientometric analyses using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix. Since 2023, he has contributed to curriculum development, strategic planning, and capacity building at Farhangian University and holds editorial and peer-review roles for international journals such as PLOS ONE, the International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Studies, and the Journal of Learning for Development. His notable publications include: A 29-Year (1994–2023) Bibliometrics Analysis of Usage of Gamification in History Education; Museums as a Valuable Platform for Teaching History: A Scientometric Review; and A Scientometrics Analysis of Research Studies on 43 Years of Leadership in Online Education. With 83 citations since 2020, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 2, his work advances the understanding of innovative pedagogical methods, digital transformation, and the use of emerging technologies in history education, providing actionable insights that influence teaching practices, curriculum design, and educational policy at national and international levels, positioning him as a leading contributor to the future of educational research and practice.

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Featured Publications

  1. Shen, X., Li, J., Li, M., & Karimi, A. (2025). A 29‐year (1994–2023) bibliometrics analysis of usage of the gamification in history education. European Journal of Education. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70256

  2. Maryani, I., Karimi, A., & Fathi, K. (2025). Museums as a valuable platform for teaching history: A scientometric review. European Journal of Education. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70146

  3. Li, Z., & Karimi, A. (2025). Continuities and changes: A trend analysis of historical sociology in the 21st century. Sociology Lens. https://doi.org/10.1111/johs.70014

  4. Karimi, A., & Saha, S. K. (2025). A scientometrics analysis of research studies on 43 years of leadership in online education. Journal of Learning for Development, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v12i1.1287

  5. Aldosemani, T., Mirshekari, N., Karimi, A., Laghaei, A., Fathi, K., & Dosimany, L. I. (2024). A scientometric review of E-School 1993–2023: Exploration of current and future dynamics in digital education. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.362787

Mingyan Chen | Humanities | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Mingyan Chen | Humanities | Best Scholar Award

Southwest Petroleum University | China

Mingyan Chen is a rising scholar in organizational behavior and human resource management, currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the prestigious Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. With deep expertise in leadership, workplace ostracism, and job performance, her research bridges theoretical insight and practical relevance, contributing to both academia and managerial practice.

Professional profile👤

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Strong Research Focus and Productivity:
    Mingyan Chen has demonstrated consistent scholarly productivity in organizational behavior topics like leadership, workplace ostracism, job performance, and psychological entitlement. With nine published journal articles, including in high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals such as Journal of Vocational Behavior (IF = 11.1) and Leadership & Organization Development Journal (IF = 5.3), the research is both relevant and impactful.

  • Diverse and Timely Research Themes:
    Her work reflects cutting-edge themes in management research, such as the dark side of leadership, ostracism, and employee well-being—all of which are highly relevant in today’s corporate environments. The blend of social psychology, HRM, and leadership theory marks her scholarship as multidisciplinary.

  • Engagement with Global Academic Community:
    Participation and presentations at international conferences like the Academy of Management (AOM) and IACMR underscore her commitment to academic dissemination and peer interaction on a global scale.

  • Pipeline of Research:
    She has multiple papers under review and working papers targeting top-tier journals (Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Organizational Behavior), suggesting a strong upward trajectory in academic output.

  • Recognition and Peer Contribution:
    Mingyan Chen won a Best Paper Award and is actively engaged as a reviewer for international conferences and journals, which reflects academic maturity and peer recognition.

🎓 Education

Mingyan Chen began her academic journey in International Economics and Trade at Wuhan University’s Luojia School, earning her bachelor’s degree in 2014. She advanced her specialization in Business Administration with a Master’s from Wuhan University (2015–2018), focusing on Human Resource Management under Prof. Jianan Chen. In 2019, she embarked on a Ph.D. in Business Administration at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, supervised by Prof. Xingshan Zheng, solidifying her research in organizational behavior.

💼 Experience

Mingyan has built a solid foundation in academic research, contributing to high-impact studies and co-authoring peer-reviewed papers in SSCI and CSSCI journals. Beyond research, she has actively participated in large-scale research projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China program on lifetime poverty. She also plays an essential academic role as a reviewer for journals like Journal of Business Ethics and conferences including AOM and IACMR.

🔬 Research Interests On Humanities

Her primary research interests include leadership, workplace ostracism, organizational behavior, and employee performance. With a psychological lens, her work explores both the dark and bright sides of organizational interactions, such as how leader humility affects creativity or how ostracism impacts employee silence and deviance. She is particularly interested in social cognition, entitlement psychology, and HR practices.

🏆 Award

Mingyan Chen received the Best Paper Award on the 40th Anniversary of Foreign Economics & Management, one of China’s top CSSCI journals. This accolade reflects the academic impact and scholarly rigor of her research contributions.

📚 Publications

Mingyan Chen has co-authored several impactful articles. Here are her key publications with links, journal names, years, and citation highlights:

  1. Chen, M., Zheng, X., & Wu, B. (2024). Why is Leader Humility Related to OCB? Leadership & Organization Development Journal (SSCI, IF 5.3).
    📑 Cited by: Several ongoing citations (estimated post-2024).

  2. Ma, Q., Chen, M., Tang, N., & Yan, J. (2023). The Double-edged Sword Effects of Job Insecurity on Supervisor-rated Performance. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 140, 103823. (SSCI, IF 11.1)
    📑 Cited by: 6+ articles.

  3. Chen, M., Zheng, X., & Zhang, Q. (2022). An Eye for an Eye: Exploring the Impact of Workplace Ostracism on Silence Behavior. Journal of Business Economics, 42(2), 43–55. (CSSCI, IF 4.209)
    📑 Cited by: 3+ articles.

  4. Zhou, Q., Zheng, X., & Chen, M. (2020). Bilateral Effects of Responsible Leadership on Employees’ Work and Family Engagement. Research on Economics and Management, 49(3), 93–108. (CSSCI, IF 6.317)
    📑 Cited by: 10+ articles.

  5. Chen, J., Jin, Z., Chen, W., & Chen, M. (2023). Supervisor’s MCB and OCB on Subordinate’s OCB. Luojia Management Review, (5), 73–91. (CSSCI)
    📑 Cited by: Limited but emerging.

  6. Chen, J., Chen, M., & Jin, J. (2018). Supportive HRM and Employee Well-being. Foreign Economics & Management, 40(1), 79–92. (CSSCI, IF 8.403)
    📑 Cited by: 20+ articles.

  7. Chen, J., Chen, M. (2017). Entrepreneurial Mentoring Programs Review. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 34(23), 16–24. (CSSCI, IF 5.405)
    📑 Cited by: 10+ articles.

  8. Chen, J., Cheng, S., & Chen, M. (2017). Supportive HR Practices and Organizational Support. Chinese Journal of Management, 14(4), 519–527. (CSSCI, IF 5.995)
    📑 Cited by: 15+ articles.

  9. Mao, G., Chen, M., & Yin, W. (2016). Innovation-Driven Transformation in SEZs. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 33(22), 36–42. (CSSCI, IF 5.405)
    📑 Cited by: 5+ articles.

📝 Conclusion

In sum, Mingyan Chen is a promising researcher whose scholarly depth and interdisciplinary focus make her a strong candidate for award nomination. Her body of work—spanning leadership psychology, workplace behavior, and HR systems—reflects both academic excellence and a commitment to socially impactful research. With prestigious publications, conference participation, and award recognition, she continues to shape future dialogues in management science.