Josue Mbonigaba | Econometrics and Finance Award | Best Researcher Award Published on 03/04/202403/04/2024 by Academic Awards Prof. Josue Mbonigaba | Econometrics and Finance Award | Best Researcher Award Prof. Josue Mbonigaba, University of KWaZulu-Natal, South Africa 🎓 Prof. Josue Mbonigaba is an accomplished economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. With extensive research focusing on health economics, he’s made significant contributions to understanding HIV/AIDS interventions and public health spending in Sub-Saharan Africa. Currently an Associate Professor at UKZN, he’s served in various academic leadership roles, emphasizing research, teaching, and program management. His work includes exploring socio-economic disparities in chronic illness and transaction costs for delivering health services. With a wealth of experience spanning academia and international organizations like the World Food Programme, his expertise drives impactful policy and academic discourse. 🌍 Publication Profile Google Scholar Education 📚 Josue Mbonigaba holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on the cost-effectiveness of HIV/AIDS interventions in South Africa. He also earned a Master of Commerce in Economics from the University of Natal, investigating the demand for healthcare among low-income households. His academic journey began with a BCom (Honours) in Economics from the University of Rwanda, where he explored tax and public debt dynamics. His educational background underscores his commitment to understanding and addressing socio-economic challenges, particularly in healthcare and public finance. Work Experience 💼 Prof. Mbonigaba has contributed significantly to education and research. From his roles as a lecturer and senior administrator to his current position as an Associate Professor and Academic Leader at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, he’s demonstrated leadership in teaching, research, and program management. His tenure includes facilitating research workshops, engaging with professional bodies, and fostering international collaborations, all aimed at advancing knowledge and addressing pressing societal issues. Research Focus 🔍 Prof. Josue Mbonigaba’s research primarily focuses on socio-economic inequalities in healthcare access, particularly in South Africa and other African countries. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including the cost-effectiveness of HIV/AIDS interventions, utilization of maternal and child health services, and the impact of economic factors on healthcare decision-making. Through empirical investigations and policy analyses, he strives to identify barriers to healthcare access and propose solutions to improve equity and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Prof. Mbonigaba’s research contributes valuable insights to the fields of health economics, public policy, and development studies, aiming to address pressing societal challenges. 🌍 Publication Top Notes 📝 Factors associated with the utilization of antenatal care and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services in Ethiopia: applying a count regression model (2018) – Cited by 31 📝 Assessing the cost of providing a prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS service in Ethiopia: urban-rural health facilities setting (2019) – Cited by 21 Impact of the adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health strategy on service utilisation and health outcomes in Zimbabwe – Cited by 21 📝Poverty and green economy in South Africa: What is the nexus? (2019) – Cited by 18 📝 The relative efficiency of South African municipalities in providing public health care (2016) – Cited by 16 📝 Earnings quality measures and stock return volatility in South Africa (2022) – Cited by 12 📝 Mineral resources endowment and economic growth in Southern African countries (2018) – Cited by 12 📝 Economic evaluation in Ethiopian healthcare sector decision making: perception, practice and barriers – Cited by 12 📝 Stakeholder consultations on small-scale irrigation schemes’ constraints in Zimbabwe (2021) – Cited by 10 📝 Economic growth and environmental sustainability within the BRICS countries: a comparative analysis(2020) – Cited by 5
Arletta Gorecka | Humanities Award | Best Researcher Award Published on 13/03/202413/03/2024 by Academic Awards Dr. Arletta Gorecka | Humanities Award | Best Researcher Award Dr. Arletta Gorecka, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom 🌟 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 🌟 is a passionate and accomplished Lecturer in Law, specializing in EU Competition Law and Privacy. With a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Stirling, she excels in teaching and research. Arletta’s expertise includes international presentations, numerous publications, and contributions to prestigious projects like the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Recognized for her teaching excellence and awarded multiple honors, she is dedicated to promoting legal education and advancing discussions on the intersection of law, privacy, and competition in the digital age. 📚🔍🌐 Publication Profile Google Scholar Education 🎓 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 🎓 pursued her academic journey, culminating in a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in March 2024. Her doctoral research delved into the intricate nexus of EU Competition Law and Privacy, particularly focusing on assessing privacy as a pivotal element within the theory of harm. Prior to this, she attained an LLB (Hons) with first-class honors from the University of Stirling in June 2019, laying the foundation for her profound understanding of legal principles and paving the way for her illustrious career in academia and research. 📘🔍✨ Work Experience 📚 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 📚 has amassed a wealth of experience in academia, spanning across various prestigious institutions. From her role as a Law Tutor at Glasgow International College, where she nurtured aspiring legal minds through teaching pre-master degree modules and supporting international students in diverse legal subjects, to her tenure as an Occasional Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she passionately delivered seminars and lectures on multifaceted topics such as Trust, Succession, and Family Law, Arletta has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in legal education. Her extensive contributions also extend to research assistance, coordination of modules, and mentoring students at the University of Strathclyde and University of Stirling, reflecting her dedication to fostering academic growth and innovation in the legal field. 🌟🎓 Certificates 🎓 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 🎓 has fortified her expertise through a series of certifications, illuminating her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. With advanced and basic certifications in LexisNexis Online Research and Westlaw, she has honed her skills in legal research, equipped to navigate complex legal landscapes with finesse. Moreover, her acquisition of the Scottish Mental Health Aid certificate underscores her dedication to holistic well-being, reflecting her empathetic approach to supporting mental health awareness and resilience within legal communities. Arletta’s diverse skill set, coupled with her unwavering commitment to knowledge acquisition, exemplifies her readiness to excel in dynamic legal environments. 🌟📚 Research Focus 🔍 Dr. Arletta Gorecka’s research focus lies at the intersection of law, technology, and societal impact. Through meticulous analysis and scholarly inquiry, she explores complex issues such as the interplay between privacy and competition law in the digital age, the implications of data protection regulations on consumer welfare, and the challenges posed by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and big data. Her work delves into the ethical and legal frameworks governing these areas, shedding light on key considerations for policymakers, legal practitioners, and society as a whole. Dr. Gorecka’s research embodies a commitment to understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of modern law and technology. 📚🔍✨ Publication Top Notes : On the nature of law: The relevance of deontological natural law perspective in modern times A confusing relationship between privacy and competition law — a way forward for EU competition law and algorithms pricing Is “Privacy” a Means to Protect the Competition or Advance Objectives of Innovation and Consumer Welfare? On the interplay between competition law and privacy: the impact of Meta Platforms case On Consumer Protection in the Digital Age and the Intersection Between EU Competition Law and Data Privacy Law COVID-19 Crisis in the United Kingdom: The First 100 Days of the Unknown The Other Side of the Coin: Privacy Justifications in Anticompetitive Proceedings under Article 102 TFEU Net Neutrality in New Times: Revisiting the Open Internet Regulation in the UK Joe Cannataci, Valeria Falce and Oreste Pollicino (eds), Legal Challenges of Big Data Defining Privacy in the Competition Law Sphere
Kimia Soltani | Social Sciences | Women Researcher Award Published on 20/01/202420/01/2024 by Academic Awards Dr.Kimia Soltani | Social Sciences | Women Researcher Award PhD at Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran Kimia Soltani and Davud Kuhi are researchers actively engaged in the field of English language pedagogy and discourse analysis, particularly focusing on move recycling in soft science research articles. Publication Profile : Scopus Orcid Research Focus : Kimia Soltani is a dedicated researcher with a primary focus on discourse analysis and English language pedagogy. Her research explores the intricate nuances of move recycling in soft science research articles, investigating the intercultural aspects of academic discourse between English native speakers and Iranian researchers. Soltani’s work delves into the recycling of objective moves, writer responsibility across sections of research articles, and contributing factors to move recycling. Her expertise spans across journals like the Journal of English for Academic Purposes, ESP Today, and the Journal of Language Horizons. 📚🔍 Publication Top Notes : Contributing Factors to Move Recycling in Research Articles: Perceptions of Social Science Researchers and Genre Analysts Writer responsibility across sections of research articles: Recycling of directional determinants by English and Iranian academics The Recycling of Objective Move in English Research Articles’ Discussion Sections Exploring the Recycling of Objective Move Across RA Sections in Soft Science Disciplines Intercultural Study of Move Recycling in Discussion Sections of Soft Science Research Articles Move Recycling in Soft Science Research Articles Authored by Native Speakers of English vs. Iranian Researchers