Amanuel Fufa | Business, Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Amanuel Fufa | Business, Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

Awash Bank | Ethiopia

Dr. Amanuel Fufa Uka is a PhD scholar and Gold Medalist in Managerial Leadership with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in economics, management, and development studies. He holds an MBA and MSc in Development Economics from Ambo University and a BA in Economics from Jimma University, all with distinction. With over six years of professional experience at Awash Bank, he has developed expertise in banking operations, financial systems, and performance management. Dr. Uka has published multiple research articles on private investment, household consumption, digitalization, employee motivation, and talent management. His methodological strengths include advanced econometric modeling using SPSS and STATA. His work contributes to evidence-based decision-making, bridging academic research and practical applications to enhance organizational performance and sustainable economic development.

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Featured Publication

Performance Impact of Digitalization in the Food Supply Chain: Evidence from the Food Processing Complex in Ethiopia– Logistics, April 2026 Β· Journal Article Β· πŸ“Š DOI: 10.3390/logistics10040079

Contributors: Tadesse Kenea Amentae; Amanuel Fufa Uka; Girma Gebrsenbet

Shin-Li Lu | Industrial Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Shin-Li Lu | Industrial Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Shin-Li Lu | Chung Yuan Christian University | Taiwan

Prof. Shin-Li Lu is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and serves as Chairman of the Undergraduate Program at the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Chung Yuan Christian University. With extensive expertise in statistical process control, quality and production management, business intelligence, and big data analytics, Prof. Shin-Li Lu has made significant contributions to both academia and industry. He has held leadership roles including Dean of Management and Information and Chairman of Industrial Management and Enterprise Information, and has previously served as Professor and Associate Professor at Aletheia University. His prolific research includes numerous high-impact publications in SCI and EI-indexed journals on topics such as EWMA, GWMA control charts, economic-statistical design, and forecasting methods for manufacturing and energy systems. Prof. Shin-Li Lu has presented widely at international conferences, led multiple MOST-funded research projects, and contributes as an editor and reviewer for prominent journals, advancing sustainable industrial engineering, quality management, and statistical process monitoring.

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Lu, S. L. (2015). An extended nonparametric exponentially weighted moving average sign control chart. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 31(1), 3–13. [Cited by 84]

Lu, S. L. (2019). Integrating heuristic time series with modified grey forecasting for renewable energy in Taiwan. Renewable Energy, 133, 1436–1444. [Cited by 56]

Lu, S. L. (2018). Nonparametric double generally weighted moving average sign charts based on process proportion. Communications in Statistics – Theory and Methods, 47(11), 2684–2700. [Cited by 27]

Sheu, S. H., & Lu, S. L. (2009). Monitoring the mean of autocorrelated observations with one generally weighted moving average control chart. Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 79(12), 1393–1406. [Cited by 26]

Huang, C. J., Tai, S. H., & Lu, S. L. (2014). Measuring the performance improvement of a double generally weighted moving average control chart. Expert Systems with Applications, 41(7), 3313–3322. [Cited by 24]

Heba Ashour | Leadership and management | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Heba Ashour | Leadership and management | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Heba Ashour, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Alexandria university, Egypt

Dr. Heba Ashour is an Assistant Professor at the Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alexandria, Egypt, since March 2023. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Science (2018) and a Master’s in Nursing Science (2013) from the same institution. Her research includes lean wastes in health services and organizational readiness for Lean system adoption. Dr. Ashour is an Associate Trainer at the Faculty & Leadership Development Center, Alexandria University. She holds an ICDL license and has completed multiple English language courses. Her expertise spans biostatistics, nursing informatics, and health education. πŸ₯πŸ“ŠπŸ‘©β€πŸ«

 

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Education and Qualifications

Dr. Ashour earned her Doctor of Nursing Science (D.N.S) in 2018 from the University of Alexandria. Her dissertation focused on lean wastes in health services process flow and organizational readiness for Lean system adoption. She completed her Master of Nursing Science (M.Sc) in 2013 with a thesis on factors associated with nurses’ readiness for change. She graduated with an excellent honor from the Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc) program in 2007.

Certifications

She has been an Associate Trainer (AT 108) at the Faculty & Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Alexandria University, since November 8, 2019, certified by the National Center for Faculty and Leadership Development (NCFLD). Dr. Ashour holds an ICDL International license and has completed advanced English language courses, scoring highly in exams at both the International British Institute and the Faculty of Nursing’s Language Center.

Professional Experience

Dr. Ashour began her career as a Demonstrator in 2008 and has progressed through roles including Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer. She also gained practical experience as a nurse intern at Alexandria University Hospitals and worked as a professional nurse in intensive care units at Al Salama Hospital.

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Heba Ashour’s research primarily focuses on nursing management and leadership πŸ₯, emotional intelligence and work engagement πŸ’‘, and healthcare quality and patient satisfaction ⭐. Her studies explore brain drain among nurses 🌍, clinical leadership behaviors πŸš‘, and lean processes in healthcare βš™οΈ. Additionally, she examines ethical leadership and crisis management during the COVID-19 pandemic 🦠, entrepreneurship in nursing education πŸŽ“, and workplace bullying πŸ‘₯. Her work integrates risk management and infection control in healthcare settings 🧼.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Determinants and mitigating factors of the brain drain among Egyptian nurses: a mixed-methods study” 🧠
    Cited by: 34, Year: 2020
  • “The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Moral distress and Work Engagement as perceived by critical care Nurses” πŸ’‘
    Cited by: 14, Year: 2020
  • “Clinical leadership behaviors among critical care nurses in private and governmental hospital: A cross-sectional survey” πŸš‘
    Cited by: 7, Year: 2022
  • “Nurses’ Caring Behaviors as Perceived by Hospitalized Geriatric Patients and its Relation to their Satisfaction with the Quality of Nursing Care” ⭐
    Cited by: 6, Year: 2022
  • “Clinical Risk Management in Healthcare Organization as Perceived by Staff Nurses” ⚠️
    Cited by: 1, Year: 2021
  • “Crisis, ethical leadership and moral courage: Ethical climate during COVID-19” 🦠
    ,Year: 2022
  • “Lean Wastes in Health Services Flow: Development of an improvement Process” βš™οΈ
    Year: 2021
  • “The Relationship between Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Intention and Career Aspiration Among Faculty of Nursing Students” πŸŽ“
  • “The Relationship between Workplace Bullying and Nurses’ Perception of Organizational Justice” πŸ‘₯
  • “Nurses’ Compliance with Infection Control Standard Precautions in Dialysis Units” 🧼

Bo Dong | Organizational Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bo Dong | Organizational Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bo Dong, Best Management Consulting LTD, China

Dr. Bo Dong is a Principal Consultant at Best Management Consulting LTD in Shenzhen, China. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Rennes School of Business, an MBA from Lanzhou University, and is a PhD candidate at Emilio Aguinaldo College. With over 20 years of experience in corporate management and entrepreneurship, Dr. Dong is a renowned expert in enterprise management consulting. His notable works include the books “Methodology and Practice of Strategic Management” and “Methodology and Practice of Organization Activation.” His research articles explore business growth, transformational leadership, and innovation performance in dynamic environments. πŸ“ŠπŸ“šπŸŒŸ

 

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Professional Experience

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Dong is a leading expert in enterprise management consulting. His career spans high-level corporate management and continuous entrepreneurship. πŸ’πŸš€

Academic Achievements

Dr. Dong has authored influential works including the books Methodology and Practice of Strategic Management and Methodology and Practice of Organization Activation. His journal articles cover topics such as business growth models, the impact of environmental dynamism on firm growth, and the role of transformational leadership in innovation performance. πŸ“šπŸ“ˆ

 

Research Focus

Dr. Bo Dong’s research primarily focuses on strategic management and organizational growth. His work examines how environmental dynamism impacts firm growth, highlighting the roles of transformational leadership and strategic flexibility. His notable publications, including articles on business growth flywheel models and innovation performance, explore how these factors influence organizational success and adaptability in dynamic environments. Dr. Dong’s insights contribute significantly to understanding the intersection of leadership, strategy, and innovation in high-tech and rapidly evolving industries. πŸ“ˆπŸ”πŸ’‘

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Environmental dynamism’s influence on firm growth: Transformational leadership and strategic flexibility insights” (2024) – 0 citations πŸ“ˆ
  • “Logic behind the continuous growth across the S-Curve: A method for the structured construction of a business growth flywheel model” (2023) – 0 citations πŸ”„
  • “How Transformational Leadership Affects Firm Innovation Performance – A Perspective Based on Environmental Dynamism and Business Model Innovation” (2023) – 2 citations πŸ’‘