mastura jaafar@mustapha | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof mastura jaafar@mustapha, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Professor Mastura Jaafar, she appears to be a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Here’s an analysis of her qualifications and contributions that support this assessment:

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Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Strategic Management (2004, Universiti Sains Malaysia): This degree signifies a strong foundation in strategic frameworks and methodologies applicable to her research.
MSc in Project Management (1995, Universiti Sains Malaysia): This expertise enhances her capabilities in managing and executing research projects effectively.
BSc in Building Economics and Management (1994, Universiti Sains Malaysia): This background supports her knowledge in economic aspects related to construction and project management.

Career History

Current Role: Professor (2014-present) at the School of Housing, Building and Planning, USM. Her elevation to a professorial role indicates recognition of her expertise and contributions to her field.
Previous Positions: Her career trajectory from Lecturer to Associate Professor and Professor reflects her dedication and advancement in academic ranks over the years.

Administrative Roles

Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduate, and Network): (2012-2018) This role indicates her involvement in shaping research directions and supporting postgraduate initiatives.
USM Senate Member: (2021-2026) Participation in the senate signifies her influence in university governance and academic policies.
Coordinator for USM Staff Academic Career Path and HCMS Academic System: (2024-2026) This position further highlights her leadership in academic career development.

Research Contributions

Professor Jaafar’s research output includes several noteworthy publications, which demonstrate her active engagement in contemporary research issues:

Khan et al. (2024): Investigates the relationship between employee mindfulness, innovative work behavior, and IT project success, emphasizing her focus on workplace dynamics and leadership roles.
Jalali et al. (2024): Explores the indirect effects of networking on performance, showcasing her interest in broader organizational performance metrics.
Jaafar et al. (2024): Addresses the awareness and adoption of emerging technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution among Malaysian contractors, relevant to current technological trends in construction.
Environmental Studies: Her work on the impact of the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve nomination highlights her commitment to sustainable development and environmental management.

Additional Contributions

As an Adjunct Professor and an external examiner at multiple universities, she contributes her expertise to academic communities beyond her home institution.
Her role as a research grant assessor further reflects her standing in the academic community and her commitment to advancing research quality.

Publication top notes

Employee mindfulness, innovative work behaviour, and IT project success: the role of inclusive leadership

Indirect effect of extra-industry network and innovativeness on performance through proactiveness

The awareness and adoption level of emerging technologies in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by contractors in Malaysia

The impact of the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve nomination on the stakeholders perceptions: a qualitative study

UNVEILING ABUSIVE SUPERVISION IN PROJECTS: EVIDENCE AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

Agropreneurship Training Evaluation Model for Sustainable B 40 Rural Community in Malaysia

The multi-stakeholder role in Asian sustainable ecotourism: a systematic review

A systematic review of Asian community participation in biosphere reserves

Conclusion

Professor Jaafar’s extensive qualifications, significant administrative roles, and impactful research contributions, she is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her work not only addresses critical issues in project management and strategic management but also contributes to sustainable development, making her a valuable asset to the academic community and beyond.

Mrs. Paola Imperatore | Social Sciences Award | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Paola Imperatore, Università di Pisa, Italy

Mrs. Paola Imperatore is a research fellow at the Department of Political Science, University of Pisa. Her research interests include political participation, social movements, ecology, and qualitative methodologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Pisa, focusing on protest analysis and environmental conflicts. Paola is a member of various research groups, including the OPI Social Movements Observatory and PoliCom. She has contributed to multiple research projects and presented at numerous conferences, emphasizing environmental justice and political communication. Her work integrates statistical analysis and digital mapping, making her a key figure in contemporary political research. 📊✨

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Qualifications and Training

Mrs. Paola Imperatore holds a Research Doctorate from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pisa, where her thesis focused on “David against Goliath: Territories and Protest in Italy,” earning an excellent rating with honors. She participated in the Society of Historical Society Summer School, emphasizing environmental conflicts from a gender perspective. Additionally, she was a visiting student at both the University of Catania and the Cosmos Centre for Social Movements Studies. Mrs. Imperatore also holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Pisa, with her thesis analyzing environmental conflicts in Carrara, awarded with top honors. 📚✨

Research Interests

Mrs. Paola Imperatore focuses on political participation and social movements, exploring the intersection of ecology and labor. Her methodological approach includes qualitative interviews and participant observation to gather in-depth insights. She employs Protest Event Analysis and Political Claim Analysis to understand social dynamics, complemented by statistical analysis using SPSS for data interpretation. Additionally, Mrs. Imperatore constructs digital maps to visualize research findings, enhancing the understanding of complex political and environmental interactions. Her work is instrumental in addressing contemporary challenges within these fields, contributing valuable knowledge to political science and social research. 📊✨

Research Experiences

Mrs. Paola Imperatore has extensive research experience in political science. From July 2022 to June 2023, she held a research grant at the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, University of Turin, contributing to the PATTERNS project. She served as a research assistant at the University of Pisa for the project “Protest in Italy in Time of Crisis,” and participated in the “REVERSE – The Anthropocene Upside Down” project at the University of Catania. Additionally, she monitored the 2018 Italian political elections with PoliCom and worked on collective action and the refugee crisis at the University of Pisa. 📊✨

Conclusion

Given her extensive background in political science, focus on pressing social and environmental issues, and commitment to impactful research, Mrs. Paola Imperatore would be a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her interdisciplinary approach and engagement in critical social debates underscore her qualifications.

Publication Top Notes

Environmental conflicts in the mass media: insight from the media representation of ecological distributive conflicts (EDCs) in Italy – Imperatore, P. (2024)
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Towards an ecological transition from below: insights from a workers’ mobilization in the automotive sector – Andretta, M., Imperatore, P. (2024)
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Le trasformazioni del movimento ambientalista in Italia tra istituzionalizzazione e conflitto – Andretta, M., Imperatore, P. (2023)
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A working-class environmentalism. The GKN case study | Un ambientalismo di classe. Il caso GKN – Andretta, M., Gabbriellini, F., Imperatore, P. (2023)
Cited by: 2
Territories and protest: Explaining mobilization between political and discursive opportunities | Territori e protesta: La relazione tra opportunità politiche e mobilitazione nei casi no tap e no grandi navi – Imperatore, P. (2020)
Cited by: 1
The case of the excavation in the Apuan Alps | Il caso dell’escavazione nelle Alpi Apuane – Imperatore, P. (2017)

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