Gold Kafilah | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gold Kafilah | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gold Kafilah, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr. GoldKafilah, Ph.D. in Economics, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARCHI), University of Johannesburg, South Africa, since February 2024. With a long-standing academic career, Dr. Kafilah has been a faculty member at Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Nigeria, since 2003. Their areas of expertise include International Economics, Development Economics, and Political and Industrial Development. Dr. Kafilah has also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Ekiti State University, Nigeria, and participated in academic programs like the Democracy and Diversity Graduate Summer Institute. πŸŒπŸ“šπŸ“ˆ

 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“πŸŒ

Dr. GoldKafilah holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2020) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, where they pursued advanced research in economics. They also earned an M.Sc. in Economics (2011) from Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria, and a B.Sc. (Ed) in Economics (2001) from University of Ilorin, Nigeria. In 2013, Dr. Kafilah participated in the Democracy and Diversity Graduate Summer Institute at The New School for Social Research, New York. Their broad academic journey reflects a global perspective on economics, combining rigorous academic training with exposure to diverse economic systems. πŸŒπŸ“š

 

Areas of Specialization πŸ“ŠπŸ’Ό

Dr. GoldKafilah specializes in both Teaching and Research within the field of Economics. In teaching, they cover Theoretical and Analytical Economics, including Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and Applied Economics topics such as Economic Planning, Public Sector Economics, and International Economics. Their research focuses on critical areas like International Economics, Development Economics, and Political and Industrial Development, exploring the complexities of economic growth and political structures. With expertise in Economic Development and Research Methodology, Dr. Kafilah brings a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to their work. πŸŒπŸ“šπŸ“ˆ

 

Work Experience πŸŒπŸ’Ό

Dr. GoldKafilah has a rich work history in academia and research. Since February 2024, they have held a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, within the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARCHI). They have also been a dedicated faculty member at the Department of Economics, Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Nigeria, since January 2003. Additionally, Dr. Kafilah served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Ekiti State University, Nigeria, from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2020 to 2023, contributing to both teaching and research. πŸ“šπŸŒπŸŽ“

 

Research Focus

Dr. GoldKafilah’s research spans a wide range of economic topics, with a particular focus on development economics, international trade, and political economy πŸŒπŸ“Š. Key areas include the impacts of foreign capital inflows on economic growth, China’s economic influence on Nigeria, and telecommunication development’s effects on Nigeria’s economy πŸ“žπŸ’Έ. His work also explores economic planning, public sector economics, and economic development, with specific attention to institutional quality and trade flows πŸ“ˆ. Additionally, Dr. GoldKafilah has contributed to studies on globalization and poverty reduction, emphasizing policy neglect and economic empowerment for sustainable development πŸ“šπŸŒ±.

 

Publication Top NotesΒ πŸ“š

  • Endogenous specification of foreign capital inflows, human capital development and economic growth – 87 citations (2019) πŸ“ŠπŸŒ
  • The impact of Chinese textile imperialism on Nigeria’s textile industry and trade: 1960–2015 – 40 citations (2017) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³πŸ§΅
  • Retaining nurses via organizational support and pay during COVID‐19 pandemic – 29 citations (2023) πŸ₯πŸ’Ό
  • Estimating the impacts of GSM on income, employment and transaction cost in Nigeria – 26 citations (2011) πŸ“±πŸ’΅
  • The engagement of China in Nigeria’s oil sector: Is the transformation positive – 22 citations (2018) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³β›½
  • Nigerian textile industry: Evidence of policy neglect – 22 citations (2018) πŸ§΅πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬
  • China’s aid and oil for infrastructure in Nigeria: resource driven or development motive? – 22 citations (2017) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³πŸ—οΈ
  • Institutional quality and trade flow: Empirical evidence from Malaysia and other OIC member countries in Africa – 21 citations (2021) πŸŒπŸ“ˆ
  • Aggregate analysis of the impacts of telecommunication infrastructural development on Nigerian economy – 19 citations (2011) πŸ“ΆπŸ’‘
  • Econometric analysis of the determinants of China’s FDI in oil/minerals exporting countries in Africa – 13 citations (2019) πŸ“‰πŸ’°
  • Mobile telecom (GSM): Its impacts on household income generating capacity and business expansion in southwest Nigeria – 12 citations (2012) πŸ“±πŸ 
  • Export determinants of China’s FDI in Africa – 10 citations (2020) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³πŸ“Š
  • Globalisation and poverty: Comparative analysis of Bangladesh and Nigeria – 9 citations (2009) πŸŒπŸ’Έ
  • China’s bilateral trade in Africa: is institutional structure a determinant? – 8 citations (2022) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³πŸ’Ό
  • Chinese Engagement in Nigeria’s Oil and Mining: Positive Transformation? – 5 citations (2015) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³β›οΈ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. YULITA HANUM P ISKANDAR | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. YULITA HANUM P ISKANDAR | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Dean of Research, Innovation & Industry Community Engagement, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, Malaysia

🌟 TS Dr. Yulita Hanum P. Iskandar is an accomplished Associate Professor of Computer Science at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where she also serves as the Deputy Dean of Research, Innovation & Industry Community Engagement. With a career dedicated to advancing technology and education, she has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in pedagogical feedback and virtual reality-based training applications. Her expertise in innovation and community engagement makes her a leader in her field. πŸŽ“πŸ’»

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Education

πŸŽ“ Dr. Yulita holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southampton, UK, where she focused on enhancing computer-based sports training through pedagogical feedback. She also earned an MSc (Research Mode) in Information Technology from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, specializing in reducing latency in virtual reality-based training. Her academic journey began with a BTech (Hons) in Information Technology from the same institution, where she developed an automated icon testing tool. πŸ“šβœ¨

Experience

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Dr. Yulita has built a robust academic career, currently serving as an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean at USM. She has extensive experience in both teaching and research, particularly in fostering innovation through technology. Her leadership in research, innovation, and community engagement highlights her commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry. She actively collaborates with various stakeholders to implement impactful projects. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’ΌπŸš€

Research Focus

πŸ” Dr. Yulita’s research revolves around computer-based training systems, virtual reality applications, and the integration of pedagogical feedback in skill acquisition. Her work in reducing latency for virtual training applications has had practical implications in improving real-time performance in virtual environments. Her contributions are aimed at enhancing learning experiences and fostering innovation in educational technology. πŸ–₯️🎯

Awards and Honours

πŸ† Throughout her career, Dr. Yulita has received recognition for her contributions to both academia and the industry. Her leadership roles, such as serving as Deputy Dean, highlight her ability to spearhead research initiatives and collaborate effectively with industry partners. Her achievements underscore her dedication to innovation and the advancement of computer science. πŸŒŸπŸŽ–οΈ

Publication Top Notes

πŸ“š Dr. Yulita has authored several influential publications, focusing on virtual reality, computer-based training, and educational feedback systems. Her research has been published in top journals and cited by numerous scholars, reflecting the impact of her work in the field.

Pedagogical Feedback in the Motor Skill Domain for Computer-based Sport Training, published in 2010, explores how feedback systems can enhance skill acquisition through computer-based tools. Cited by 50 articles.

Reducing Latency in a Virtual Reality-Based Training Application, published in 2006, discusses techniques to improve real-time performance in virtual environments. Cited by 30 articles.