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

Javier Papa | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Javier Papa
UADE, Argentina

Javier Papa
Affiliation UADE
Country Argentina
Scopus ID 57579222200
Documents 7
Citations 10
h-index 2
Subject Area Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0053-2472

Javier Papa, is an Argentine economist and academic researcher whose work focuses on innovation economics, productivity, sustainable development, energy policy, and public policy analysis. Over more than two decades of international professional experience across academia and government institutions, he has contributed to interdisciplinary research concerning economic transformation, technological change, industrial policy, and energy transition strategies.[1] His academic profile includes collaborations with institutions in Argentina, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States, alongside participation in global policy forums connected to the OECD, European Union, G20, and United Nations.[2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of the professional achievements, research activities, and scholarly contributions of Javier Papa within the fields of economics, innovation studies, productivity analysis, sustainable development, and energy policy. His work integrates theoretical and applied approaches to economic development and technological transformation, with a particular emphasis on inclusive sustainability and public-sector innovation.[3] The profile also examines his contributions to academic publishing, policy development, international collaboration, and institutional leadership relevant to the objectives of the Innovative Research Award.

Keywords

Economics; Innovation; Productivity; Energy; Sustainable Development; Public Policies; Technological Change; Energy Transition; Economic Development; Industrial Policy.

Introduction

Javier Papa has developed an interdisciplinary academic and professional profile bridging economics, innovation systems, industrial productivity, and energy policy. His research agenda reflects a sustained engagement with the economic dimensions of sustainable development and technological transformation in both developed and emerging economies.[4] Through appointments in universities, government institutions, and international organizations, he has contributed to scholarly debates concerning economic resilience, innovation ecosystems, and policy-driven development strategies.

His academic background includes studies at the University of Buenos Aires, SPRU at the University of Sussex, and Friedrich Schiller University Jena in association with the Max Planck Institute of Economics.[5] These experiences shaped his specialization in innovation economics and public policy analysis, leading to contributions across research, teaching, advisory work, and institutional leadership.

Research Profile

Javier Papa currently serves as Associate Professor (tenured) in Economics and Finance at Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). He previously held academic and leadership positions at the National University of General San Martín and the University of Buenos Aires.[6] His professional trajectory combines academic scholarship with governmental and international policy experience.

His areas of expertise include innovation economics, productivity growth, industrial competitiveness, sustainable energy transitions, and public policy implementation. He has also participated in international working groups and policy dialogues connected to the OECD Global Productivity Forum, the European Union COST framework, and Columbia University’s Initiative for Policy Dialogue.[7]

  • Professor in Economics and Finance at UADE.
  • Former Director of the Research Centre on Science & Technology for the Energy Transition.
  • Former Associate Professor in Energy Engineering.

Research Contributions

The scholarly work of Javier Papa focuses on the interaction between technological innovation, productivity dynamics, industrial policy, and sustainable economic development. His studies frequently examine structural transformation and economic adaptation within Latin American and European contexts.[8]

His publication on critical minerals demand and sustainable development goals in Latin America contributes to ongoing debates regarding energy transition and resource governance.[9] In addition, his research concerning productivity growth in Ireland provides granular analytical approaches to firm-level economic performance and multinational activity.[10]

Several of his works investigate innovation pathways in latecomer economies, particularly within Latin America, emphasizing institutional adaptation and technological capability building.[11] His interdisciplinary orientation combines economic analysis with sustainability studies, policy evaluation, and energy planning methodologies.

  • Research on innovation systems and productivity dynamics.
  • Studies on energy transition and sustainable development.
  • Analysis of industrial policy and technological change.
  • Contributions to public policy and economic governance.

Publications

Javier Papa has authored and co-authored scholarly publications addressing innovation economics, sustainability, productivity, and energy transition. Selected works include peer-reviewed journal articles and academic book chapters.[12]

  • The Role of Critical Minerals Demand in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Latin America, Sustainable Development, 2025.
  • Swimming against the stream in Argentina: ‘Contrarian’ paths to latecomer catch-up under adversity, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 2025.
  • Looking under the carpet: A granular approach to the unusual productivity growth in Ireland, Transnational Corporations Review, 2024.
  • The Other Latecomers: How Latin American Firms are Changing the Playbook on Innovation?, Management for Professionals, 2024.

Research Impact

The research impact of Javier Papa extends across academia, public administration, and international policy discourse. His studies on productivity, innovation, and sustainable development have contributed to evidence-based discussions concerning economic transformation and energy transition policies.[13]

His participation in governmental institutions and international forums has strengthened the practical relevance of his research. Through keynote presentations, advisory activities, editorial engagement, and collaborative projects, he has contributed to knowledge dissemination across academic and policy communities.[14]

His recognition through scholarships, fellowships, and research awards further reflects sustained academic involvement and international collaboration in the areas of innovation economics and development policy.[15]

Award Suitability

Javier Papa’s interdisciplinary scholarship and policy-oriented research profile align with the objectives of the Innovative Research Award. His contributions to innovation economics, productivity analysis, energy transition studies, and sustainable development policy demonstrate a combination of theoretical rigor and applied relevance.[16]

His international academic collaborations, involvement in governmental policy frameworks, and publication record within peer-reviewed journals collectively support his suitability for recognition in innovation-driven and interdisciplinary research domains. The integration of economic analysis with sustainability and technology policy has positioned his work within contemporary debates on global development and energy transformation.

Conclusion

Javier Papa represents an academic and policy-oriented research profile characterized by interdisciplinary engagement, international collaboration, and sustained contributions to innovation economics and sustainable development. His work addresses contemporary challenges related to productivity, energy transition, industrial policy, and technological transformation.[17] Through research publications, institutional leadership, and participation in international forums, he has contributed to scholarly and policy discussions relevant to global economic and sustainability agendas.

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Javier Papa profile and academic activities.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0053-2472
  2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Javier Papa, Author ID 57579222200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57579222200
  3. UADE. (n.d.). Faculty and research information related to economics and finance.
  4. Papa, J. (2024). Innovation and productivity studies in contemporary economic systems.
  5. Friedrich Schiller University Jena. (n.d.). Economics of Innovation doctoral research records.
  6. National University of General San Martín. (n.d.). Research Centre on Science & Technology for the Energy Transition.
  7. OECD Global Productivity Forum. (n.d.). International collaboration and productivity research initiatives.
  8. Papa, J. (2024). Innovation, technological capability, and sustainable development research.
  9. Papa, J. (2025). The Role of Critical Minerals Demand in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Latin America. Sustainable Development.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3408
  10. Papa, J. (2024). Looking under the carpet: A granular approach to the unusual productivity growth in Ireland. Transnational Corporations Review.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tncr.2024.200062
  11. Papa, J. (2025). Swimming against the stream in Argentina: ‘Contrarian’ paths to latecomer catch-up under adversity.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jengtecman.2024.101859
  12. Springer. (2024). The Other Latecomers: How Latin American Firms are Changing the Playbook on Innovation?
  13. Economic and Social Review. (2021). Patterns of Firm-Level Productivity in Ireland.
  14. International policy and academic forums documentation relating to innovation and energy policy participation.
  15. Foundation for Fiscal Studies. (2019). Miriam Hederman-O’Brien Research Prize.
  16. International Forensic Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Award evaluation and recognition platform.
    forensicscientist.org
  17. Academic and institutional profiles documenting contributions to economics, innovation, and sustainable development research.

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

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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.

Divyanee Garg | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Divyanee Garg | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi | India

Ms. Divyanee Garg is a mathematician specializing in Portfolio Optimization, Behavioural Finance, Robust Portfolio Optimization, and Data-Driven Financial Techniques. Her research focuses on developing innovative mathematical and computational frameworks for decision-making under uncertainty, combining advanced risk measures such as Expectile Value at Risk (EVaR) and Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR) with behavioral finance models. She has contributed significant work on robust portfolio optimization using deep neural networks, integrating data-driven approaches to enhance traditional financial modeling. Ms. Divyanee Garg has published in high-impact journals, including Computational and Applied Mathematics and Omega, addressing deviation measures, robust allocation strategies, and cumulative prospect theory-based indexing, reflecting her strong influence in the field. She has presented her research at international conferences, including the 34th European Conference on Operational Research (EURO 2025, UK) and the ORSI Annual Convention 2024 (IIT Bombay), as well as symposia at IIT Roorkee and ISI Delhi, demonstrating active engagement with the global research community. Her notable projects include the development of optimality and duality conditions for semi-infinite programming problems and numerical improvements to Gauss-Chebyshev quadrature rules, both highlighting her analytical rigor and methodological innovation. Recognized for her academic excellence, she is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) and the INSPIRE Scholarship from the DST, India. Ms. Divyanee Garg actively contributes to workshops and summer schools on large-scale optimization and machine learning applications in finance, combining theoretical depth with practical relevance. Her research exemplifies the integration of mathematical rigor, computational innovation, and applied financial insight, positioning her as a leading young researcher in quantitative finance and optimization.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn | Staff Profile

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