Kieran James | Geography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kieran James | Geography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kieran James, University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Dr. Kieran James is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, with adjunct and full-time professor roles at the University of Fiji. His research spans business ethics, accounting for goodwill, race and class in soccer history, and social issues in various countries. Dr. James has delivered plenary speeches at international conferences and has published 125+ refereed journal articles. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Curtin University, with a focus on business combinations. His scholarly contributions include books on financial reporting standards and soccer history. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“šโšฝ

 

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Academic Qualifications ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“š

Dr. Kieran James holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Curtin University of Technology (2005), with a thesis titled “Accounting for Goodwill in Business Combinations: Is There Value to Choose?” He earned his Master of Accounting from The University of Western Australia in 1992, where his thesis focused on “The Initial Pricing Processes of Australian Unit Trust IPOs.” Dr. James also completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) at The University of Western Australia in 1989, laying the foundation for his distinguished career in academia and research in accounting. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ”

Academic Appointments ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒ

Dr. Kieran James has held numerous academic positions across the globe. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Enterprise, University of the West of Scotland (2016-present). He has also been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Fiji since 2017, and previously a Full-time Professor there from 2013-2015. Earlier in his career, Dr. James worked at the University of Southern Queensland, Charles Sturt University, Curtin University of Technology, and the Singapore Institute of Commerce. Additionally, he was a Research Fellow at the University of Rhode Island’s PACAP/Sandra Ann Morsilli Research Centre. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŒ

 

Research Interests ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒ

Dr. Kieran James’ research spans diverse topics, including accounting and business ethics education, with a focus on goodwill and intangible assets. He explores business ethics and culture, internal auditing, and employment opportunities for minority groups in accounting. His work extends to socio-political issues, including race and class in Fijiโ€™s soccer history, as well as the intersections of heavy metal music, religion, and society in Indonesia. Additionally, Dr. James investigates Singapore politics, migrant-worker issues, and the voices of dissent in Australian soccer. His research also covers Croatian soccer clubs in Australia and trade-union strategies. โšฝ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŽธ

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Selling Loyalist and Republican memories: the prospects for Dark (Troubles) Tourism in Northern Ireland (2024) – Cited by 2 ๐Ÿ”„
  • When stakeholder opinions diverge: a case study of Aberdeen Football Clubโ€™s proposed relocation to Westhill (2024)ย  โ“
  • Doing Ethnographic Research in the Fiji Islands: Research Method and Research Ethics Issues (2023)ย  โ“
  • Student-Led Cricket Matches as a Product of Coaching/Mentoring: An Autoethnographic Account (2023)ย  โ“
  • Croatian-Australian Identity as Revealed through Soccer Club Support: A Case Study of Melbourne Croatia Soccer Club (Melbourne Knights) (2023)ย  โ“
  • Policing Death: Indonesian Death Metal Music and Alleged or Apparent Criminality (2023) โ“
  • Postcolonial control of Fiji soccer and the return of subjugated knowledges (2022) – Cited by 1 ๐Ÿ”„
  • โ€œThey Couldnโ€™t Win and Didnโ€™t Want to Loseโ€: The 1982 Inter-District Championship Final (Fiji Soccer) (2022) – Cited by 2 ๐Ÿ”„
  • The role of regressive sugar tax in the soft drink industry levy (SDIL): A Marxist analysis (2022) – Cited by 1 ๐Ÿ”„
  • The struggle for Singaporeโ€™s Chinese heartland: The Peopleโ€™s Action Party versus the Workersโ€™ Party versus the Singapore Democratic Party (2022) – Cited by 2 ๐Ÿ”„

 

 

Rosina Sheburah Essien | Geography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rosina Sheburah Essien | Geography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rosina Sheburah Essien, Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Ghana

Dr. Rosina Sheburah Essien (PhD) ๐ŸŒ is a Ghanaian postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Statistical, Social & Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana. With a background in Geography and Environmental Studies, she specializes in urban development and solid waste management. Her work spans academia and research institutions globally, including affiliations with University College London (UCL), UK. Dr. Essien has notably investigated issues such as urban sprawl and infrastructure development in Ghana. Her research publications and presentations highlight her commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges, particularly in African urban contexts. ๐Ÿ“šโ™ป๏ธ #Researcher #UrbanDevelopment #EnvironmentalStudies

 

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Education and qualifications:

Dr. Rosina Sheburah Essien’s academic journey reflects her passion for understanding and addressing environmental challenges. ๐ŸŒ She earned her PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, where she delved into pressing issues of urban development. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained an MPhil in Development Geography from the University of Bergen, Norway, further honing her expertise in geographical perspectives on development. Her academic foundation was laid at the University of Ghana, Legon, where she completed a BA in Geography & Resource Development/Archaeology, nurturing her interest in exploring the relationship between human societies and their environments. ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ“

 

Employment:

Dr. Rosina Sheburah Essien’s diverse employment history showcases her commitment to academia and research. ๐ŸŒŸ As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, she contributes to cutting-edge research initiatives from 2022 to 2025. Prior to this, she served as a Lecturer at Ghana Christian University College’s School of Development Management, nurturing young minds from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, her role as an Honorary Research Fellow at University College London’s Department of Geography demonstrates her international collaborations and dedication to advancing geographical scholarship from 2022 to 2025. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Rosina Sheburah Essien’s research focus primarily revolves around urban studies, with a keen interest in addressing pressing environmental and social challenges within African urban contexts. ๐ŸŒ† Her work delves into issues such as solid waste management in open-air markets, as evidenced by her doctoral research at Stellenbosch University. Additionally, she explores the integration of informal actors in urban marketplaces, shedding light on the dynamics of urban development and governance. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Essien strives to contribute to sustainable urban planning and development initiatives, aiming to create resilient and inclusive urban environments for communities. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ™๏ธ

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