Stanislav Jurcisin | Economic System | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mr. Stanislav Jurcisin | Economic System | Excellence in Innovation Award

ISREP – Institute for Systematic Research in Economics and Psychology | Slovakia

Mr. Stanislav Jurcisin is an independent researcher with a strong focus on macroeconomic architecture, monetary systems, and economic democracy, integrating interdisciplinary insights from institutional economics and social sciences. His research examines how systemic economic structures shape power distribution, inequality, and behavioral dynamics within societies, with particular attention to the psychology of power, dominance, and group processes. He has developed a rigorously peer-reviewed systemic alternative to capitalism grounded in macroeconomic and historical-comparative analysis. His professional experience includes leading independent research initiatives, founding and guiding an institutional research platform, coordinating scholarly outputs, and contributing original theoretical frameworks to international academic discourse.

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Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali | Development Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali | Development Economics | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | University of Khartoum | Sudan

Dr. Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali is an accomplished scholar in economics whose work spans development economics, labor markets, health financing, foreign direct investment, poverty dynamics, and structural transformation in emerging economies. As an active academic and researcher, he has contributed extensively to understanding how household behavior, labor participation, and health expenditure patterns shape welfare outcomes in both urban and rural contexts. His research integrates econometric modeling, panel data analysis, and mixed methodological approaches to examine issues such as youth unemployment, informal sector participation, digital transformation in business environments, and the interplay between institutional quality and economic development. He has produced influential studies on foreign aid effectiveness, environmental–economic relationships, global value chain participation, and the socio-economic impacts of epidemics and public health shocks. His publications appear in regional and international journals, complemented by working papers and policy-oriented outputs that offer evidence-based insights for governments and development partners. Dr. Ali has also delivered research within collaborative networks and contributed to regional conferences, often presenting findings that bridge academic inquiry and policy relevance. His professional experience includes academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, and participation in multi-country development programs, reflecting a commitment to capacity building and informed policy formulation. He has undertaken consultancy assignments addressing gendered economic roles, market assessments, labor market inclusion, and the socio-economic vulnerabilities of communities affected by crises. His work demonstrates a sustained focus on linking empirical research with real-world development challenges, advancing inclusive growth, and promoting evidence-driven policymaking in Sudan and across the broader region.

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Ebaidalla, E. M., & Ali, M. E. M. (2019). Determinants and impact of household’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure in Sudan: Evidence from urban and rural population. Middle East Development Journal, 11(2), 181–198.

Mustafa, M. E., Elshakh, M. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2019). Does foreign aid promote economic growth in Sudan? Evidence from ARDL bounds testing analysis. Journal of Economic Cooperation & Development, 40(3).

Ebaidalla, E. M., & Ali, M. E. M. (2023). Assessing intra-Arab trade integration and potential: Evidence from the stochastic frontier gravity model. The International Trade Journal, 37(2), 221–239.

Ali, M. E. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2023). Does COVID-19 pandemic spur digital business transformation? Evidence from selected MENA countries. International Journal of Social Economics, 50(12), 1672–1687.

Ali, M. E. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2023). Political Islam and crony capitalism in Sudan: A case study of “Munazzamat al-Dawa al-Islamiyya”. Economic Research Forum (ERF).

Mehmetali Kasim | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmetali Kasim | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Nigde Omer Halisdemir Universitesi | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmetali Kasim at the Department of Economics, specializing in Economic History at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University. His academic work bridges the fields of international political economy, Asian development, and Eurasian regional studies, with a strong focus on China’s geopolitical strategies, Central Asia’s economic transformation, and the socio-political dynamics of Turkistan. He has published widely in high-impact international journals such as The Pacific Review, Third World Quarterly, and Ethnic and Racial Studies, addressing topics including global power shifts, demographic engineering, and identity politics in China’s western regions. His research also explores the comparative economic rise of China and India, examining their influence on global trade, regional alliances, and economic dependencies. Dr. Kasim has contributed chapters to numerous academic volumes on global transformations, Eurasian geopolitics, and the socio-economic evolution of Asian states. He has presented his research at international conferences on topics such as China’s rapid economic ascent, Central Asian development, and post-Soviet regional power realignments. His work reflects a multidisciplinary approach that integrates economics, history, and political analysis to understand shifting power structures across Eurasia. Through his scholarly publications, edited works, and mentorship of graduate students, he contributes significantly to advancing research on globalization, development policy, and Asian geopolitical strategies in the 21st century.

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Kasim, M. (2019). Engagement to rivalry: American relations with China since the end of the Cold War. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 2(4), 32.

Kasim, M. (2021). Chinese oppressive policies towards the Muslims in East Turkistan. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 41(1), 62–77.

Maımaıtıalı, K. (2020). Orta Asya’nın ekonomik gelişimi: Kuşak ve Yol Girişimi’nin getirdiği fırsatlar ve zorluklar. Uluslararası Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Dergisi, 3(2), 55–73.

Kasım, M. (2020). Bağımsızlıkları sonrasında Çin ve Hindistan’ın ikili ilişkilerinin gelişimi ve Avrasya stratejileri. Türkiye Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 24(3), 547–563.

Kasım, M. (2021). Orta Asya ülkelerinde kalkınma politikaları ve ekonomik gelişme. In Bağımsızlıklarının 30. yılında Türk Devletleri: Ekonomik, politik ve sosyal boyutlar (pp. 31–62).