Simion Matsvai | Agriculture Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Simion Matsvai | Agriculture Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Simion Matsvai, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

Dr. Simion Matsvai is a senior lecturer at Great Zimbabwe University, specializing in Applied Economics, including Financial, Agricultural, Environmental, Development, and Health Economics. With over 10 years of academic and consultancy experience, he holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare. He has contributed to several national and international research projects, focusing on economic development, natural resources, and gender in budgeting. His expertise includes econometrics and data analysis using tools like STATA, R, and SPSS. Currently, he serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Walter Sisulu University. 📚🌍📊

 

Publication Profile

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Academic 

Dr. Simion Matsvai holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare (2016-2020), further strengthening his expertise in the field. He also earned a Master of Commerce degree in Industrial Strategy and Trade Policy from Great Zimbabwe University (2011-2012). Additionally, Dr. Matsvai completed his BSc Honors in Economics at the University of Zimbabwe, graduating in 2003 and 2006. His extensive academic background underpins his dedication to research and teaching in various branches of economics. 🎓📚🌾💼

 

Work Experience

Dr. Simion Matsvai is currently a Senior Lecturer at Great Zimbabwe University, where he has been teaching since February 2013. He lectures postgraduate modules such as Advanced International Finance, Advanced Macroeconomics, and Econometrics, while supervising dissertations. At the undergraduate level, he teaches Development Economics, Macroeconomics, Environmental Economics, and more. Additionally, Dr. Matsvai serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Walter Sisulu University (2024-2025). Previously, he worked as an Agribusiness Development Specialist at Intercountry Peoples Aid (IPA) from 2010 to 2013. 📚💼🌍👨‍🏫

 

Consultancy Experience

Dr. Simion Matsvai has been involved in various consultancy projects across Zimbabwe. In 2024, he contributed as a co-researcher for Great Zimbabwe University’s project on Devolution, Natural Resources, and Economic Development in Masvingo. He also worked on the 2024 National Budget’s female-focused analysis with Citizens in Southern Africa (CIASA). Other projects include the review and rebranding of Zimbabwe’s cooperative model (2022-2023), the Zimbabwe Youth Development and Economic Empowerment baseline study in 2021, and the development of procurement and finance manuals for the World Food Programme – Namibia. 📝📊🌍💼

 

Research Focus

Dr. Simion Matsvai’s research primarily revolves around applied economics, with a strong emphasis on Financial Economics, Agricultural Economics, and Development Economics. His work investigates the impact of microfinance on small-scale farmers, the relationship between banking sector development and economic growth, and rural development through NGOs in Zimbabwe. Dr. Matsvai has also contributed to research on environmental economics, unemployment, and economic growth, particularly in developing economies like Zimbabwe and South Africa. His studies explore issues like land tenure, agricultural policies, and the effects of environmental quality on housing prices. 📊🌾💼📉🌍

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • Econometric analysis of unemployment, output and growth of the informal sector in Zimbabwe (1985–2013), T Saungweme, S Matsvai, RC Sakuhuni – Cited by 36 (2014) 📊
  • Testing the Ricardian equivalence hypothesis in Zimbabwe: An ARDL bound testing approach, R Sunge, S Mufandaedza, S Matsvai – Cited by 14 (2015) 📈
  • NGOs’ interventions, sustainable livelihood, and rural development in Zimbabwe: The case of Gutu district, Mutubuki Chitenderano Association, S Matsvai – Cited by 13 (2018) 🌍
  • Farmer perceptions in Mashonaland East Province on Zimbabwe’s agricultural land rental policy, S Tatsvarei, A Mushunje, S Matsvai, S Ngarava – Cited by 12 (2018) 🌾
  • Technical efficiency impact of microfinance on small scale resettled sugar cane farmers in Zimbabwe, S Matsvai, A Mushunje, S Tatsvarei – Cited by 8 (2022) 💰
  • The Relationship between Banking Sector Development and Economic Growth in Selected SADC Countries: Panel Cointegration Approach (2005-2015), Z Mahlangu, S Matsvai – Cited by 3 (2016) 💳
  • Analysing the response of CO2 emissions to business cycle in a developing economy: Evidence for South Africa post-Apartheid Era, DK Espoir, R Sunge, B Mduduzi, F Bannor, S Matsvai – Cited by 3 (2020) 🌍
  • Sustainability crisis of Zimbabwe’s agricultural land tenure: A review, S Tatsvarei, A Mushunje, S Matsvai, S Ngarava – Cited by 2 (2018) 🌱
  • Characterisation of Smallholder Resettled Sugarcane Farmers and Their Perceptions Towards Microfinance in Zimbabwe (Chiredzi), S Matsvai, A Mushunje, S Tatsvarei – Cited by 1 (2021) 🌾
  • Effects of Environmental Quality on urban housing prices: A hedonic multiple linear regression model approach, M Julius, A Sanderson, PL Roux, M Simion, M Zenzile – Cited by 1 (2020) 🏠

Ching-Mao Chang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ching-Mao Chang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Ching-Mao Chang, Division of Integrative Medicine, Center for Traditional Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

Dr. Ching-Mao Chang is a renowned specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and integrative medicine. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Sciences from Chang Gung University and an M.D. in Chinese Medicine from China Medical University. Dr. Chang is the Director at Taipei Veterans General Hospital’s Division of Integrative Medicine and an Assistant Professor at National Yang-Ming University. His research focuses on Sjögren’s syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, migraines, and bioinformatics. He has received multiple awards for excellence in clinical teaching and research, including recognition from Taipei Veterans General Hospital and the Taiwan Chinese Medical Association. 🏅📚

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Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ching-Mao Chang earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Sciences from Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, from September 2011 to July 2017. He also completed his Master’s degree at Chang Gung University Graduate Institute of Taoyuan, Taiwan, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from September 2010 to August 2011. Dr. Chang holds an M.D. from China Medical University School of Chinese Medicine in Taichung, Taiwan, where he studied from September 2003 to June 2010. His academic background reflects his deep expertise in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. 🏥🎓🌱

Employment Record

Dr. Ching-Mao Chang is an esteemed physician and academic currently serving as the Director of the Division of Integrative Medicine at the Center for Traditional Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, since July 2021. With extensive experience in traditional medicine, Dr. Chang’s career at the hospital began in December 2012 as a Resident Doctor, advancing to Chief Resident Doctor from July 2015 to December 2016. He then became an Attending Physician at the Center for Traditional Medicine in January 2017. Dr. Chang is committed to integrating traditional and modern medical practices to improve patient care. 🏥💊👨‍⚕️🌿

Awards

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ching-Mao Chang has earned numerous accolades throughout his distinguished career. Notably, he received the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Clinical Teaching Excellence Award in 2015 and 2020 🏅, as well as the Excellent Physician Award in 2018 and 2022 🏆. He has been honored with the Special Outstanding Paper Award by the Chinese Medicine Association of the Republic of China for several consecutive years (2017-2020) 📜. Dr. Chang also won the Best Teaching Attending Physician Award at Taipei Veterans General Hospital from 2017 to 2023 🎓. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic Achievement Award at the National Medicine Festival from 2016 to 2023 📚.

Publication top notes

Comparison of new pharmacologic agents with triptans for treatment of migraine: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chinese Herbal Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis in Taiwan: Analysis of National Health Insurance Dataset

Characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based study

Complementary Chinese herbal medicine therapy improves survival of patients with pancreatic cancer in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based cohort study

The Core Pattern Analysis on Chinese Herbal Medicine for Sjögren’s syndrome: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

A Clinical Study of Integrating Acupuncture and Western Medicine in Treating Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Long COVID and long chain fatty acids (LCFAs): Psychoneuroimmunity implication of omega-3 LCFAs in delayed consequences of COVID-19

Conclusion 🏅

Dr. Ching-Mao Chang’s robust research portfolio, combined with his teaching, clinical contributions, and awards, makes him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work on integrative medicine, particularly combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern clinical practices, shows exceptional innovation and dedication to improving patient care. His ongoing projects and numerous accolades highlight the significant impact he has made in both the academic and clinical communities.