Josue Mbonigaba | Econometrics and Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

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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. 🌍

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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

Lixiong Yang | Econometric Models | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Lixiong Yang | Econometric Models | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lixiong Yang, Lanzhou University, China

🎓 Prof. Lixiong Yang is a distinguished economist specializing in econometric theory and applications, with expertise in panel data models, big data analysis, and financial econometrics. Holding a Ph.D. from Xi’an Jiaotong University, he’s currently a Professor at Lanzhou University, recognized as a Duiying Scholar. His accolades include prestigious awards for doctoral dissertations and supervision. Prof. Yang leads multiple research projects funded by NSFC, focusing on time-varying threshold models and fiscal policy effectiveness. An accomplished author, his recent book “Econometrics: Application based on Stata” is a significant contribution to the field. 📈📊

 

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Education and Qualification :

🎓 Dr. Lixiong Yang completed his Ph.D. in Economics at Xi’an Jiaotong University, focusing on nonstationary time series analysis. His dissertation, “A Method of Nonstationary Time Series Analysis Based on ‘the Degree of Cointegration’: the Equal Variance Test and its Applications,” showcased innovative approaches to economic research. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Mathematics from Xi’an Jiao Tong University. Dr. Yang’s academic journey reflects his passion for quantitative analysis and its applications in economics, paving the way for his distinguished career as a researcher and educator in the field of econometrics. 📊📚

Employment:

🏫 Dr. Lixiong Yang’s academic career has been deeply rooted in Lanzhou University’s School of Management, where he currently serves as a Professor since December 2022. Recognized for his scholarly contributions, he was selected as a Duiying Scholar in 2020. Prior to his professorship, he held the position of Junior Professor from December 2019 to November 2022 and served as a Lecturer from April 2014 to November 2019. His enduring commitment to education and research has made him an integral part of the university community, shaping the minds of future leaders in management studies. 📚✏️

Awards and Honors:

🏆 Dr. Lixiong Yang’s dedication to mentorship and academic excellence has garnered numerous accolades. In 2021, he was recognized as an excellent supervisor for both Lanzhou University undergraduate theses and the “Challenge Cup” business start-up plan competition in Gansu province, showcasing his commitment to nurturing young talent. His exceptional research contributions were acknowledged with prestigious awards, including the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation titles from both Shaanxi Province in 2017 and Xi’an Jiaotong University in 2016. Dr. Yang’s scholarly pursuits were further honored with a National Scholarship for Doctoral Students in 2013, reflecting his outstanding achievements in academia. 🌟🎓

 

Research Focus:

🔍 Dr. Lixiong Yang’s research focuses on econometric modeling, particularly in the realm of threshold models with covariate-dependent thresholds. He explores innovative methodologies such as panel kink threshold regression and mixed data sampling models, contributing significantly to fields like empirical economics and nonlinear dynamics. His work delves into variable selection in threshold models and examines the behavior of standard tests in the presence of structural breaks. Through a blend of theoretical development and practical applications, Dr. Yang’s research sheds light on complex economic phenomena, offering insights crucial for understanding and forecasting market dynamics. 📊📈

Publication Top Notes:
  1. Variable selection in threshold model with a covariate-dependent threshold (Empirical Economics, 2023)
  2. High dimensional threshold model with a time-varying threshold based on Fourier approximation (Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics & Econometrics, 2022)
  3. Threshold mixed data sampling models with a covariate-dependent threshold (Applied Economics Letters, 2022)
  4. Threshold mixed data sampling (TMIDAS) regression models with an application to GDP forecast errors (Empirical Economics, 2022)
  5. Threshold model with a time‐varying threshold based on Fourier approximation (Journal of Time Series Analysis, 2021)
  6. Panel kink threshold regression with a covariate-dependent threshold (Econometrics Journal, 2020)
  7. State-dependent biases and the quality of China’s preliminary GDP announcements (Empirical Economics, 2019)
  8. Debt and growth: Is there a constant tipping point (Journal of International Money and Finance, 2018)
  9. Regression discontinuity designs with state-dependent unknown discontinuity points: Estimation and testing (Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics and Econometrics, 2018)
  10. An Assessment on the quality of China’s Preliminary Data of Quarterly GDP Announcements (Applied Economics, 2017)