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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Featured Publications

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).

Dr. Yiguo Chen | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor Guangdong University of Finance & Economics China

Chen Yiguo is a distinguished economist and researcher specializing in economic growth, urbanization, and green finance. He currently serves at the Research Institute for Dual Circulation Development of the Greater Bay Area at Guangdong University of Finance & Economics. With extensive academic and administrative experience, he has held key roles at Hubei University of Economics and conducted postdoctoral research at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Renmin University of China
M.A. in Management, Liaoning Petrochemical University
B.S. in Economics, Jinan University

👨‍🏫 Academic Experience

2022–Present: Researcher, Research Institute for Dual Circulation Development of the Greater Bay Area, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics
2014–2022: Faculty Member, School of Finance, Hubei University of Economics
2015–2022: Assistant to the Dean, School of Finance, Hubei University of Economics
2018–2022: Head of the Department of Investment and Financial Engineering, Hubei University of Economics
2017–2022: Postdoctoral Researcher, National Academy of Economic Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

🔬 Research Interests

Economic Growth and Urbanization
Green Finance and Environmental Economics
Market and Circulation Theory

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Chen Yiguo has received multiple research grants and academic recognitions, including projects funded by the Ministry of Education and provincial research institutions. His contributions have influenced economic policy discussions, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Chen Yiguo has authored numerous journal articles covering economic development, financial markets, and environmental governance. Some notable publications include:

Chen, Y.; Luo, P.; Chang, T. (2024). Testing the Effectiveness of Government Investments in Environmental Governance: Evidence from China. Sustainability Cited by: XX

Yongjun, C., Wenwen, Y., & Yiguo, C. (2024). The Institutional Improvement Effects of China’s Foreign Infrastructure Investment and Its Mechanisms: Implications for the Belt and Road Initiative. China Economic Journal Cited by: XX

Na Bian, Yiguo Chen. (2024). Testing for Stationary of Housing Prices in China: An Examination Using Efficient Unit Root Tests. Heliyon Cited by: XX

Chen, Y., Luo, P., Tong, T., et al. (2022). Revisit Causal Nexus Between Financial Development and Environmental Quality in China: A Structural Shift Panel Data Analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research Cited by: XX

Ghulam Mujtaba Kayani, Yasmeen Akhtar, Chen Yiguo, et al. (2021). The Role of Regulatory Capital and Ownership Structure in Bank Liquidity Creation: Evidence from Emerging Asian Economies. SAGE Open Cited by: XX

Revisiting the asymmetric causal link between energy consumption and output in China: Focus on coal and oil consumption

CO2 emissions converge in China and G7 countries? Further evidence from Fourier quantile unit root test

Urbanization and the Urban–Rural Income Gap in China: A Continuous Wavelet Coherency Analysis

Mehmetali Kasim | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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