Karamjeet Kaur | Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Karamjeet Kaur
Amardeep Singh Shergill College, Mukandpur

Karamjeet Kaur
Affiliation Amardeep Singh Shergill College, Mukandpur
Country India
Scopus ID 57224008322
Documents 5
Citations 7
h-index 1
Subject Area Finance
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0001-2602-8699

Karamjeet Kaur is a finance and business-management academic whose documented research activities span corporate governance, earnings management, ownership structure, dividend policy, share buybacks, agricultural finance and sustainability. Her publication record includes journal articles addressing the relationship between governance mechanisms and corporate financial decisions, as well as interdisciplinary questions connecting environmental policy, organizational practices and sustainable performance. [1]

Abstract

Karamjeet Kaur is a commerce and business-management academic whose research interests focus primarily on finance, banking, corporate governance, earnings management and sustainability. Her documented academic activities include employment at ASSM College, Mukandpur, from 1999 to the present, together with postgraduate education at the University School of Financial Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University. Her research portfolio includes studies of board composition, institutional ownership, dividend policy, share buybacks, agricultural credit and environmental policy. [1] [2]

Keywords

Karamjeet Kaur; Finance; Banking; Corporate Governance; Earnings Management; Sustainability; Institutional Ownership; Dividend Policy; Share Buybacks; Agricultural Credit; Financial Management; Business and Commerce.

Introduction

Research in finance and business management frequently examines how corporate governance structures, ownership arrangements, managerial incentives and financial policies influence organizational outcomes. Within this broad field, Karamjeet Kaur’s documented research addresses several interconnected questions involving governance, earnings management, dividend decisions, share repurchases and sustainability. Her work also includes research concerning agricultural credit and its relationship with agricultural production in Punjab, demonstrating an application of financial analysis to a regional economic context. [3][1]

Research Profile

Kaur’s research profile is positioned within finance and commerce, with particular emphasis on the governance and financial-policy dimensions of organizations. The reported subject area is Finance, while her listed research interests include banking, corporate governance, earnings management and sustainability. Her publications indicate a research trajectory that connects conventional financial-market questions with contemporary corporate responsibility and environmental-management issues.

  • Corporate governance and board characteristics, including institutional ownership and board composition.
  • Earnings management and the influence of governance structures on managerial financial reporting behavior.
  • Dividend policy and ownership structure among companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India.
  • Share buybacks and stock-price responses to corporate financial announcements.
  • Sustainability, environmental policy, training and organizational behavior.
  • Agricultural credit and agricultural production in Punjab.

Research Contributions

A notable aspect of Kaur’s research is its attention to corporate governance as a factor associated with financial decision-making. Her work on institutional ownership and busy boards examines governance characteristics in relation to earnings management, while her research on board composition and ownership structure considers their relationship with dividend policy among Indian listed companies. [4] [5]

Publications

The documented publication record includes six works spanning 2009 to 2026. The publications cover corporate governance, earnings management, sustainability, agricultural finance, share buybacks and stock-market reactions. Selected works are listed below in chronological order of publication year where the available record permits.

  1. Stock Price Reaction to Bonus Share Announcements in India. Management and Labour Studies, 2009.
  2. Motivations of Share Buybacks in India. Indian Journal of Finance, 2012. EID: 2-s2.0-84986309514.
  3. Farming Fortunes: Unraveling the Impact of Agricultural Credit on Agricultural Production in Punjab. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 2022.
  4. Board Composition, Ownership Structure and Dividend Policy: Evidence from NSE Listed Companies in India. International Journal of Law and Management, 2025.

Research Impact

The available bibliometric information identifies 5 indexed documents, 7 citations and an h-index of 1 for Scopus Author ID 57224008322. These figures provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to publication age, field-specific citation practices and the coverage of individual databases. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award consideration for Karamjeet Kaur is aligned with the documented characteristics of her academic profile, particularly her sustained engagement with finance and commerce research and her publications addressing corporate governance, earnings management, ownership structure, dividend policy and sustainability. Her record also demonstrates research applications extending from corporate finance to agricultural credit and environmental performance. [2] [4]

Conclusion

Karamjeet Kaur’s academic profile reflects sustained work in finance, commerce and business management, with research spanning corporate governance, earnings management, ownership structure, dividend policy, share buybacks, agricultural finance and sustainability. Her documented employment and education at Guru Nanak Dev University and her publication record provide an academic foundation for consideration within the Best Researcher Award category. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Karamjeet Kaur, Author ID 57224008322. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57224008322
  2. Kaur, A., Kaur, K., & Bhalla, G. S. (2026). The impact of environmental policy and training on green performance: Unveiling the mediating roles of conservation practices and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment. Management and Sustainability. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/MSAR-01-2025-0026
  3. Kaur, K. (2022). Farming fortunes: Unraveling the impact of agricultural credit on agricultural production in Punjab. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice. DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/kuey.v28i4.11770
  4. Kaur, K., & Rani, P. (2026). Moderating effect of institutional ownership on the nexus between busy boards and earnings management: Evidence from Indian companies. Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society.
  5. Kaur, J., & Kaur, K. (2025). Board composition, ownership structure and dividend policy: Evidence from NSE listed companies in India. International Journal of Law and Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-07-2023-0163

Yi Hu | Finance | Young Scientist Award

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Young Scientist Award

Yi Hu
S.P. Jain London School of Management, United Kingdom

Yi Hu
Affiliation S.P. Jain London School of Management
Country United Kingdom
Scopus ID 59168795400
Documents 3
Citations 5
h-index 2
Subject Area Finance
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0009-7170-3743

Yi Hu is a researcher in the field of finance whose indexed scholarly record includes research examining the relationship between political uncertainty, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder relations, and firm performance. The available Scopus profile records 3 documents, 5 citations, and an h-index of 2. The researcher is associated in the supplied award profile with S.P. Jain London School of Management in the United Kingdom. The Scopus author information also identifies an ORCID record and an affiliation connection with Henley Business School, Reading, United Kingdom. [1]

Abstract

Yi Hu’s research profile is situated within finance and related areas of corporate and sustainable finance. The available publication record identifies research addressing how political uncertainty interacts with corporate social responsibility and firm performance. In a 2025 article published in The British Accounting Review, Hu and Chao Yin examine whether firms with stronger corporate social responsibility ratings experience different stock-return outcomes during periods of political uncertainty.[2][3]

Keywords

Yi Hu; Finance; Corporate Finance; Corporate Social Responsibility; Political Uncertainty; Firm Performance; Stakeholder Relations; Stock Price; Sustainable Finance; Financial Markets.

Introduction

Research in finance increasingly considers how firms respond to uncertainty originating outside conventional market and operational risks. Political uncertainty is one such factor because elections, policy expectations, and institutional developments can affect corporate investment, financing conditions, valuation, and investor expectations. The research associated with Yi Hu considers this broader problem through the perspective of corporate social responsibility and firm performance. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied Scopus author information identifies Yi Hu with Scopus Author ID 59168795400. The profile records 3 documents, 5 citations, and an h-index of 2. It also lists one preprint and one co-author within the available profile information. [1][3]

Research Contributions

Hu’s documented research contribution concerns the relationship between political uncertainty and firm outcomes, with corporate social responsibility considered as a potentially important firm-level characteristic. The study by Hu and Yin reports that firms with higher CSR ratings experienced superior stock returns relative to firms with lower ratings during periods of political uncertainty. The reported relationship was particularly pronounced in closely contested elections. [2]

Publications

The available profile identifies three indexed documents for Yi Hu. One publication visible in the supplied record is the open-access article Reprint of: Political uncertainty, corporate social responsibility, and firm performance, co-authored with Chao Yin and published in The British Accounting Review, volume 57, issue 1, in 2025. The article is identified as article 101566 and spans 23 pages in the University of Edinburgh research record. [2] [3]

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus profile records 5 citations across 3 indexed documents and an h-index of 2. [1] These indicators provide bibliometric context for the current stage of the researcher’s publication record but should not be interpreted as a comprehensive measure of research quality or significance.

Award Suitability

The Young Scientist Award within the International Popular Scientist Awards is intended to recognize researchers demonstrating emerging scholarly achievement, research activity, and potential for continued contribution. Based on the supplied academic profile, Yi Hu’s documented work in finance and corporate social responsibility provides a relevant scholarly basis for consideration.

Conclusion

Yi Hu’s available scholarly profile reflects an emerging research record in finance, with documented work connecting corporate social responsibility, political uncertainty, stakeholder relationships, and firm performance. The supplied Scopus information records 3 documents, 5 citations, and an h-index of 2. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hu, Yi, Author ID 59168795400. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59168795400
  2. Hu, Y., & Yin, C. (2025). Reprint of: Political uncertainty, corporate social responsibility, and firm performance. The British Accounting Review.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.bar.2025.101566
  3. University of Edinburgh. (2025). Reprint of: Political uncertainty, corporate social responsibility, and firm performance — Research Explorer record.
  4. Elsevier. (2024). Withdrawal notice to: Political Uncertainty, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Firm Performance. The British Accounting Review, 56(6), 101544.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bar.2024.101544

Murat Yas | Finance | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Murat Yas | Finance | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Marmara University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Murat Yaş is an academic researcher specializing in Islamic finance, financial markets, and Asian studies, applying an interdisciplinary framework that integrates economics, law, and institutional analysis. His research addresses Shariah compliance, investor behavior, regulatory and governance frameworks, Islamic capital markets, microfinance sustainability, and the political economy of Islamic finance across diverse regions. He has produced scholarly contributions through peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, and remains actively involved in academic publishing and editorial service. His work has generated measurable scholarly impact, reflected in an h-index of 2, with 9 citations across 6 academic documents, and he has held academic, research, teaching, and coordination roles supporting international collaboration, graduate education, policy-oriented research, and conference organization in Islamic economics and finance.

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Huai Qin | Financial Market | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Huai Qin | Financial Market | Research Excellence Award

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd | China

Dr. Huai Qin is a finance researcher specializing in mergers and acquisitions, financial economics, and capital markets, with strong expertise in investor behavior, corporate incentives, and deal performance. His research integrates empirical econometric modeling with market microstructure analysis to examine how information, governance, and digital infrastructure influence acquisition outcomes and cross-border transactions. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and international finance conferences on early announcements, CEO incentives, and industry competition. His scholarly output includes 2 research documents with 1 citation and an h-index of 1. Professionally, he engages in policy-oriented financial research, regulatory analysis, macro-strategy assessment, and quantitative academic instruction in econometrics and financial research methods.

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Pinar Sezer | Financial Inclusion | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pinar Sezer | Financial Inclusion | Best Researcher Award

Hacettepe University | Turkey

Dr. Pinar Sezer is a researcher in the Department of Economics at Hacettepe University whose work focuses on applied microeconomics, labor economics, environmental and energy economics, and gender and development. Her research examines the intersections between labor market dynamics, gender disparities, and economic development, as well as the interactions between energy consumption, capital use, and environmental outcomes in emerging economies. She has contributed to international and national academic discourse through articles in respected journals such as Feminist Economics, Borsa İstanbul Review, and Mulkiye Dergisi, addressing issues such as gendered effects of welfare regimes, financial inclusion, and time poverty. Her book chapters explore topics in innovation, market structure, and macroeconomic relations in open economies. Dr. Sezer has also presented papers at numerous international conferences, engaging with subjects like exchange rate determination, inflation persistence, and energy demand modeling. Her teaching experience spans a broad range of courses in economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, labor economics, urban economics, and the Turkish economy. She has participated in research projects supported by national funding bodies such as TÜBİTAK, contributing to studies on gender-based wage discrimination and labor force participation in Turkey. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Sezer integrates theoretical and empirical analyses to address contemporary economic challenges, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development, social equity, and the evolving dynamics of the Turkish economy.

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Sezer, P., Öztürk, S., & Başar, D. (2025, October 25). Borsa İstanbul Review. Elsevier.

Sezer, P., Öztürk, S., & Başar, D. (2023, July 8). Toplumsal cinsiyet perspektifinden zaman yoksulluğu. Mülkiye Dergisi.

Md. Rony Masud | Climate Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md. Rony Masud | Climate Finance | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director at Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh. 

Md. Rony Masud is the Deputy Director at Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh), where he manages foreign exchange reserves and contributes to national monetary policy and financial regulation. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Management & Administration in International Business from Rikkyo University, Japan, and an MBA in International Business from the University of Dhaka.

Profile:

🎯 Research Objective:

With over a decade of hands-on experience in monetary policy and financial regulation, Rony aims to pursue a PhD focused on bridging economic theory and environmental sustainability using data-driven, policy-relevant research.

🔬 Research Interests:

Behavioral Economics | Environmental & Resource Economics | Agricultural Finance | Financial Inclusion | AI in Financial Analysis | Macro-Financial Policy | Development Economics

🎓 Education:

  • 🎓 Master’s in Public Management & International Business, Rikkyo University, Japan (2022–2024)

  • 🎓 MBA & BBA in International Business, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

🧪 Research Experience:

  • Research Assistant, Kochi University of Technology & Rikkyo University

    • 🌱 Published in Q2 journal Climate: Climate change reduces agricultural financing optimism

    • 🧠 Developed “Agricultural Green Banking” scheme

    • 📊 Proficient in econometric tools (Stata, Qualtrics, Python)

  • Independent Projects

    • EKC theory validation | GRDP case study (Japan) | COVID-19 economic resilience (Bangladesh)

📚 Publications:

  1. Climate Concerns & Agri Financing, Climate (2025)

  2. Carbon Footprint in Crop Transition, TAPR (2023)

  3. Investment & GRDP, TAPR (2022)

  4. Economic Sustainability Strategies, TAPR (2020)

🖋 Editorial & Review Roles:

  • Reviewer: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

  • Reviewer: Journal of Scientific Research & Reports

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Deputy Director, Bangladesh Bank (2017–Present)

    • Managed 🇧🇩 $30 Billion Forex Reserve

    • Developed Reserve Management Guidelines

  • Senior Officer, NCC Bank (2014–2017)

🧠 Technical Skills:

  • 💻 Tools: Stata, R, SPSS, EViews, Python

  • 💼 Finance: Bloomberg, Macro Forecasting (IMF)

🏆 Awards & Certifications:

  • 🇯🇵 JDS Scholarship, Government of Japan

  • 🏅 IMF Certification, Macroeconomic Forecasting (2025)

  • 📘 Author: The ABCs of Research (2025)

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Mentorship:

  • 🎓 Research Instructor | Trained 500+ professionals

  • 🗣 IELTS Instructor | Guided 100+ students (Avg. band 6.5+)

Publications:

  1. Development of theoretical and methodological support for evaluating the feasibility of strategic measures to ensure the economic sustainability of the country
    R. Masud (2020). Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 4(4[54]), 45–52.

  2. How do climate concerns and value orientation among bankers influence agricultural financing and development?
    K.M. Asma, M.R. Masud, & K. Kotani (2025). Climate, 13(5), 98.

  3. How do climate concerns and value orientation among bankers influence agricultural financing?
    K.M. Asma, M.R. Masud, & K. Kotani (2024). Working Paper, Kochi University of Technology, School of Economics and Management.

  4. Consideration of the impact of the transition from a cash crop economy on the carbon footprint
    R. Masud & J.B. Enam (2023). Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 4(4/72), 40–54.

  5. The economic impact of investment, expenditure and wages on GRDP: A case study of 47 prefectures of Japan in 2005
    M.R. Masud (2022). Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 6(4/68), 43–48.

 

Akinwumi Sharimakin | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Akinwumi Sharimakin | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Academic staff Adeyemi Federal University of Education,Ondo Nigeria

SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi is a distinguished economist and senior lecturer at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has contributed significantly to the field of economics. His expertise spans financial inclusion, employment economics, and poverty reduction, with numerous publications in both national and international journals.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Economics – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2021)
  • M.Phil. in Economics – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2017)
  • M.Sc. in Economics – University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2003)
  • B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics (Second Class Upper) – Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti (1999)

Experience 🌟

SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi has over two decades of experience in academia and research. He began his career as a class teacher during his NYSC service at Government Day Secondary School, Maiadua, Katsina State (1999-2000). He later served as a part-time lecturer at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (2002-2005), and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (2004-2006). Since 2007, he has been a faculty member at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, rising through the ranks to his current position as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics.

Research Interests 📚

His research focuses on financial inclusion, poverty reduction, employment economics, and economic well-being. He has examined topics such as the impact of alternative employment arrangements, economic autonomy, and deprivation on well-being and health.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • Best Graduating Student – Department of Economics Education, Ondo State University, 1998/1999
  • Award of Excellence – Association of Students of Arts and Social Sciences (ASASS), Adeyemi Federal University of Education, 2019 & 2022
  • Merit Award – Nigerian Economics Student Association (NESA), 2022

Publications Top Notes: 📰

Sharimakin, A. & Idachaba, A. D. (2024). “Analysis of connectivity between economic autonomy, employment-type, and relationship style within households.” Journal of Social and Economic Development (Springer Publishing-Scopus).

Sharimakin, A. & Igbekele, O. F. (2008). “Labour Issues in Privatization and Monetization Policies in Nigeria.” In Babatolu, J.S. & Ikuejube, G. (eds.), Perspectives on Contemporary Socio-Political and Environmental Issues in Nigeria, Alafas Nigeria Company.

Does environmental quality respond (a) symmetrically to (in) formal economies? Evidence from Nigeria

Asymmetric and Threshold Effect of Military Expenditure on Economic Growth: Insight from an Emerging Market

Improvisation of Instructional Materials for Teaching and Learning of Economics in Nigerian Senior Secondary Schools

Financial Inclusion in Ondo State, Nigeria: Determinants and Its Impact on Poverty

Access to Finance, Indigenous Technology and Food Security in Nigeria: Case Study of Ondo Central Senatorial District

Deprivation and subjective well-being: implication on health

Microfinance bank in Nigeria: operating environment, sustainability, and welfare impact