Jiapeng Xu | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jiapeng Xu | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University | China

Dr. Jiapeng Xu is an accomplished Associate Professor at the College of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, specializing in urbanization, industrial economy, and urban-rural sustainable development. He earned his Doctor of Management degree from Huazhong Agricultural University and has established a distinguished career in research, teaching, and policy advisory. With over 11 publications in leading journals such as Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Environment, Development and Sustainability, and Environmental Management, his scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index of 5 and over 203 citations. Dr. Xu has led more than 10 national and provincial-level projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and completed 23 teaching and research initiatives. His policy reports have been recognized at the highest levels of government—four adopted by the General Office of the State Council and three receiving direct instructions from national leaders. A Consulting Expert for World Bank Projects and a member of several academic committees, he also contributes as Deputy Secretary-General of the Agricultural Economics Virtual Teaching Office under China’s Ministry of Education. His research continues to advance sustainable economic policies and educational innovation in China’s western development region, earning him prestigious honors such as the Shaanxi Provincial Higher Education Teaching Achievement Award.

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Featured Publications

Promoting Balanced Ecological-economic Development in Ecologically Vulnerable Regions: Spatio-temporal Variation and Driving Factors, 2025

The impact of urbanization on carbon emissions of rural households: a study based on micro-level measurement, 2024

Ujjwal Das | Public Health Analytics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ujjwal Das | Public Health Analytics | Young Scientist Award

Fakir Mohan University | India

Dr. Ujjwal Das is an Assistant Professor (Temporary) of Geography at Fakir Mohan University, India, specializing in social determinants of population health, geospatial analysis, and public health research. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh (2025), following an M.Phil. and Master of Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, and a Gold Medalist M.A. in Applied Geography from Ravenshaw University. Dr. Das has presented his research at multiple national and international conferences, focusing on urban poverty, child malnutrition, elderly morbidity, and maternal health. His scholarly contributions include over 14 peer-reviewed publications, 5 book chapters, and extensive research on mortality, fertility, and population-environment interactions. He is proficient in quantitative and spatial analysis tools including SPSS, STATA, ArcGIS, R, and Mortpak. With an h-index of 3, more than 9 documents, and over 37 citations, his work is widely recognized for its impact on public health and population geography. Dr. Das has received awards for excellence in research and contribution to population studies. His ongoing work integrates geospatial methods with social science approaches to inform policy and improve health outcomes in India, particularly among vulnerable populations.

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Featured Publications

Das, U., & Mohanty, S.K. (2025). “Urban Poverty and Child Malnutrition in India: A Geographical Analysis” in Health on the Move: Population and Public Health Perspectives.

Ahamad, V., & Das, U. (2025). “Health on the move: cardiovascular disease risk among ageing male migrants in India” in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus.

Das, U. (2025). “Is Virginity a Matter of Dignity or a Lack of Opportunity? Exploring the Paradoxical Relationship Between Premarital Sex and Education Among Youth in India” in Sexuality & Culture.

Das, U., & Kar, N. (2025). “Understanding economic disparities in elderly health outcomes: a decomposition analysis in Bankura district” in BMC Public Health.

Das, U., Kar, N., Riba, T., & Rout, N.R. (2025). “Prevalence of diabetes and disability among older adults in West Bengal and India: A comparative analysis” in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews.

Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef | Blockchain | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef | Blockchain | Best Researcher Award

Em normandie campus Paris | France

Author Profile

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef began her academic journey at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, where she completed her Master’s degree in Economics and International Finance in 2003. She went on to earn a PhD in Economics in 2007, focusing her doctoral research on the dynamics of public debt in developing countries, integrating institutional, economic, and financial perspectives—an area that would later define her academic career.

Professional Endeavors

Her professional experience spans both academia and government service. She worked as a Public Services Advisor at the Ministry of Finance in Tunisia, before transitioning to academia, holding positions such as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor at institutions like Université de Carthage, ESLSCA Paris Business School, and EM Normandie. At ESLSCA, she served as Director of the Finance Department and Program Director for the Finance & Data Performance MBA. In 2023, she joined EM Normandie as an Associate Professor of Finance.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Ajili Ben Youssef’s research focuses on Finance Digitization, Sustainable Finance, and Public Debt. Her work includes studies on blockchain, big data, cyber risk, and resilience in financial systems. She has published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals and contributed to books on financial innovation, economic governance, and sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach allows her to explore how technological transformation affects finance.

Impact and Influence

Through her contributions, she has influenced discourse on sovereign debt sustainability, digital financial ecosystems, and ESG finance. Her research has guided frameworks in MENA countries, and she has delivered talks at major international events. She serves as a reviewer for prominent journals and is regularly invited to academic, policy, and industry forums as a keynote speaker and panelist.

Academic Citations

Her scholarly work includes over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Financial Innovation, British Accounting Review, Journal of Sustainable Development, and Journal of Post Keynesian Economics. Her work is widely cited in discussions on financial regulation, emerging markets, capital controls, and digital transformation in accounting and finance.

Technical and Research Skills

Dr. Ajili Ben Youssef is proficient in empirical research, economic modeling, and data analysis. Her technical strengths include applying advanced tools for assessing systemic risk, sovereign debt impact, and technology adoption in financial systems. She also integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze institutional behavior and policy effects.

Teaching Experience

With over a decade of experience, she has taught courses including Treasury Management, Financial Markets, International Finance, Macroeconomics, and Accounting at both graduate and undergraduate levels. She has taught at EM Normandie, ESLSCA Business School, and Université de Carthage, and has supervised more than 100 Master’s and DBA theses in the past five years.

Leadership and Editorial Roles

She has held multiple academic leadership roles including Head of Finance Department, MBA Program Director, and Course Leader. She serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Risk Management and has been a reviewer for journals like Journal of Cleaner Production and Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment. She actively contributes to scientific committees, workshops, and colloquia.

Professional Recognition and Awards

Her excellence in teaching and curriculum innovation has earned her several awards, including the Reconnect Tunisian Finance Women Award (2023) and three Eduniversal MBA Prizes: Innovation (2021), Launch (2022), and Tremplin (2023). These awards underscore her contributions to advancing finance education and academic leadership.

Outreach and Thought Leadership

Dr. Ajili Ben Youssef engages widely in public discourse through articles in journals such as L’Économiste Maghrébin, where she writes on topics including technological disruption, financial resilience, and COVID-19 impacts. She has delivered keynotes, moderated roundtables, and presented at international forums across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Mentorship and Supervision

She consistently supervises an average of 15 to 20 theses per year, covering topics such as financial innovation, risk management, and ESG investing. Her mentorship combines academic precision with professional relevance, nurturing future scholars and finance practitioners.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef continues to shape the future of sustainable finance, digital innovation, and economic governance. Her upcoming research will focus on integrating artificial intelligence, fintech, and regulatory frameworks to address emerging global financial challenges. Through her teaching, leadership, and research, she remains a prominent figure in transforming financial education and policy research.

Publications

 Finance in the Digital Age: The Challenges and Opportunities

Authors: Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Nadia Mansour
Source: Book Chapter in Technology: Toward Business Sustainability
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54009-7_5

 Uncovering Asymmetrical Contagion Effects: US Monetary Policy and Emerging Markets

Authors: Chokri Zehri, Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Latifa Saleh Iben Ammar
Journal: The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1080/09638199.2024.2310700

The Factoring 2.0 in the Era of the Fintech Revolution Context

Authors: Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Nadia Mansour
Source: Book Chapter in Digital Technology and Changing Roles in Managerial and Financial Accounting: Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Application
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1108/s1479-351220240000036004

Corporate Resilience in the Face of COVID-19: A Proposal Measurement Index

Authors: Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Imen Ben Slimene, Samir B. Maliki, Mourad Kertous, Afef Khalil, Nassiri Abdelhak, Mohammed El Amine Abdelli
Journal: Management International
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.59876/a-jq8d-0ztz

A Critical Analysis of Capital Controls: Implications for Crisis Prevention and Economic Performance

Authors: Chokri Zehri, Latifa Saleh Iben Ammar, Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef
Journal: International Review of Applied Economics
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.1080/02692171.2023.2291556

The Temporal Dimensions of Policy Responses to Capital Surges

Authors: Chokri Zehri, Latifa Saleh Iben Ammar, Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Fatma Zehri
Journal: Journal of Post Keynesian Economics
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.1080/01603477.2023.2275573

Wanlin Fang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Wanlin Fang l Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Scholar Award

Institute of Disaster Prevention, China

Author Profile

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Wanlin Fang is currently a Master’s degree candidate at the Institute of Disaster Prevention, specializing in catastrophe insurance and disaster-related public opinion. Her academic journey has been marked by a strong research focus on the factors influencing the acceptance of earthquake catastrophe insurance. She has published research on the topic, contributing valuable insights into the role of government-insurance collaboration in disaster risk management.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Ms. Fang’s professional work is centered around the field of disaster risk reduction. She has completed research on risk assessment and public opinion regarding earthquakes in Sichuan, publishing her findings in reputable journals such as the Journal of Seismological Research and the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. She has not yet taken on consultancy or industry projects, nor has she published books or patents, but her scholarly contributions are notable in the academic field.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Fang developed a novel framework that integrates public services, risk preferences, and insurance product design to analyze the acceptance of earthquake catastrophe insurance. Using PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling), her research examines the role of government-insurance collaboration in improving disaster preparedness. Her findings have made significant contributions to disaster risk management strategies, especially in the context of enhancing disaster resilience through tailored insurance solutions.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Ms. Fang’s research has influenced the understanding of public-private collaboration in disaster preparedness, offering actionable insights into how the insurance sector can be better integrated into government-led risk management strategies. Her work on earthquake catastrophe insurance acceptance has the potential to improve disaster resilience, particularly in earthquake-prone regions. Her publications continue to shape how public opinion is considered in disaster-related policy-making.

📚 Academic Citations

  • Q. Yuan, W. Fang, R. Sun, J. Hu, “Risk assessment and survey of the public opinion on three earthquakes in Sichuan in 2022,” Journal of Seismological Research, 47 (2024) 263–272. (in Chinese)
  • W. Fang, Q. Yuan, “A study on factors influencing the acceptance of earthquake catastrophe insurance from the perspective of government-insurance collaboration,” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 116 (2025) 105164.

Her work has begun to attract citations, marking her growing influence in the field.

💻 Technical Skills

Ms. Fang is proficient in data analysis and statistical modeling techniques, particularly PLS-SEM, to analyze complex relationships in disaster risk management and insurance acceptance. Her skills in research design, data interpretation, and scientific publication allow her to produce high-quality insights into disaster preparedness and public opinion dynamics.

📚 Teaching Experience

While Ms. Fang has not yet had formal teaching roles, her research publications and contributions to academic discourse demonstrate a strong foundation in sharing knowledge and advancing the field of disaster risk management. Her expertise positions her well to contribute to future teaching and mentoring in this domain.

🏆 Legacy and Future Contributions

Ms. Fang is poised to make significant future contributions in the field of catastrophe insurance and disaster risk management. By continuing her research on integrating public-private collaboration in earthquake preparedness, her work will likely impact policy decisions and strategies aimed at improving disaster resilience in vulnerable communities. Her dedication to advancing the field ensures that she will continue to be a valuable contributor to both academia and practical disaster management solutions.

📖 Top Noted Publication
A study on factors influencing the acceptance of earthquake catastrophe insurance from the perspective of government-insurance collaboration
  • Authors: Wanlin Fang, Qinglu Yuan
  • Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Year: 2025