Konstantinos Vasilakakis | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis | Business | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis, HELLENIC MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY/Department of Management Science and Technology, Greece

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis, born on May 29, 1985, in Heraklion, Crete, is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Business Administration, University of Patras. His current research focuses on optimization models for cost minimization in the food sector using spatial analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics and Sustainable Development from Harokopion University, where he developed a cost estimation optimization methodology for the F&B sector, earning an “Excellent” grade. With advanced degrees in Financial Management, Business Administration, and Strategic Tourism Management, Dr. Vasilakakis has a robust academic foundation. He is an active member of the Laboratory of Accounting and Financial Management (LAFIM) and ECANET Research Institute. An expert in statistical analysis, certified in SPSS, ECDL, and digital teaching technologies, he has extensive experience in teaching, research, and adult training. Fluent in English (C2 level), he combines academic rigor with professional certifications, contributing to business and tourism innovation.

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Educational Journey

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis has a distinguished academic trajectory. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Patras (2024–present), his work focuses on optimizing cost models in the food sector using spatial analysis. He earned his PhD in 2023 from Harokopion University, specializing in the economic viability of full-service tourism businesses, achieving “Excellent” distinction. He holds a Master’s in Financial Management (2020), a specialization in Counseling and Guidance (2022), and completed pedagogical training at the University of Crete (2015). With prior degrees in Accounting and Finance (2014) and Business Administration (2007), his journey reflects academic excellence and practical insight. 💼📊

 

Research Contributions

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis actively engages in innovative research within his field. He is a dedicated member of the Laboratory of Accounting and Financial Management (LAFI.M.) at the Department of Accounting and Finance, Hellenic Mediterranean University (ELMEPA). Additionally, he contributes to the Research Institute “Economic Analysis, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism” (ECANET) under the University Center for Research and Innovation (PAKEK) at ELMEPA. His work emphasizes advancing knowledge in financial management, entrepreneurship, and tourism, reflecting his commitment to impactful academic research and sustainable economic practices. 🌍💼📊

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis has accumulated diverse professional experience. Since February 2018, he has served as Administrative-Financial Staff at the Local Health Unit (TO.MY.) in Rethymno. Additionally, since 2008, he has managed the “Nostos Beach Hotel” in Bali, Rethymno, showcasing expertise in hospitality management. Earlier roles include a six-month internship at Mrs. Alexaki Aikaterini’s Accounting Office in 2013 and financial management duties at “Olive Oils of Mylopotamos” in 2010. These roles reflect his proficiency in administration, finance, and hospitality, underscoring a multifaceted career in business and public service. 🏨📈🌿

 

Teaching Experience

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis has extensive teaching experience in public and private institutions across Crete. Notable roles include teaching courses such as ‘Trading Techniques’ and ‘Business Administration I’ at S.A.E.K. Rethymnon (2023–2024), and ‘Principles of Economics’ and ‘Tourism’ at Private I.E.K. GRANT (2016–2018). He has also conducted workshops on ‘Practical Application in the Specialty’ and ‘Office Operation Systems.’ His expertise spans diverse topics, including tourism, finance, and maritime accounting, delivered through over 800 teaching hours at institutions like Public I.E.K. Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Apokoronou. His contributions reflect dedication to education and skill development. 📊🌍✈️

 

Research Focus

Dr. Konstantinos Vasilakakis specializes in tourism economics and hospitality management, with a focus on optimizing operations in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. His research encompasses supplier selection criteria, economic sustainability in hotels, robust optimization models for F&B diets, and the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and costing systems. He also examines tourism education and accessible strategies for industry development. Dr. Vasilakakis’s work contributes to enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the tourism and hospitality sectors, reflecting a commitment to addressing contemporary industry challenges. ✈️🍽️📉

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • Supplier selection criteria in the Greek hotel food and beverage divisions – 18 citations (2023) 🏨🍽️
  • Economic sustainability of tourism enterprises: A proposal of criteria in the hotels – 5 citations (2023) 🌍💼
  • A Robust Optimization Model for Determining Optimal Diets for Food and Beverage (F&B) Items – 2 citations (2023) 📊🍽️
  • Investigation of the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the tourism sector: Evidence from Greece – 2 citations (2022) 🦠✈️
  • Investigation of applied costing systems in the hotel industry during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence of Greece – 1 citation (2023) 💰🏨
  • An Assessment of Greek Tourism Education and Training – (2024) 📚🇬🇷
  • Presentation and Analysis of Accessible Cases that Contribute to the Development of the Greek Tourism Industry – (2023) 🌍📈

Heba Ashour | Leadership and management | Best Researcher Award

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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. 🏥📊👩‍🏫

 

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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 🏥, emotional intelligence and work engagement 💡, and healthcare quality and patient satisfaction ⭐. Her studies explore brain drain among nurses 🌍, clinical leadership behaviors 🚑, and lean processes in healthcare ⚙️. Additionally, she examines ethical leadership and crisis management during the COVID-19 pandemic 🦠, entrepreneurship in nursing education 🎓, and workplace bullying 👥. 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” 💡
    Cited by: 14, Year: 2020
  • “Clinical leadership behaviors among critical care nurses in private and governmental hospital: A cross-sectional survey” 🚑
    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” ⚙️
    Year: 2021
  • “The Relationship between Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Intention and Career Aspiration Among Faculty of Nursing Students” 🎓
  • “The Relationship between Workplace Bullying and Nurses’ Perception of Organizational Justice” 👥
  • “Nurses’ Compliance with Infection Control Standard Precautions in Dialysis Units” 🧼

Mahadih Kyambade | Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Mahadih Kyambade | Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Mahadih Kyambade, Makerere University Business School, Uganda

🎓 Mahadih Kyambade is an Assistant Lecturer at Makerere University Business School, specializing in Leadership & Governance. With a robust academic background including an MSc. and Bachelor’s degrees from Makerere University and Islamic University In Uganda respectively, he combines teaching with a dynamic research portfolio. Kyambade’s research focuses on socially responsible leadership in Ugandan public universities, contributing to journals like SEISENSE Business Review and International Journal of Educational Management. He is fluent in English, Runyankole/Rukiga, and Luganda, reflecting his commitment to diverse communication.

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👨‍🎓 Education Background

Mahadih Kyambade holds an MSc. in Leadership & Governance from Makerere University Business School (2021-2023), a Bachelor of Laws from the Islamic University In Uganda (2018-2022), and a Bachelor’s in Leadership & Governance from Makerere University Business School (2015-2018).

🏢 Work Experience

He serves as an Assistant Lecturer at Makerere University Business School since 2024, previously working as a Teaching Assistant from 2019 to 2023. Before academia, he excelled as a Sales Manager and Supervisor at Mandela Group of Companies (2017-2019).

📜 Certificates

Kyambade is certified in Management Training for Young Leaders and has published extensively on leadership and organizational behavior, notably in journals like SEISENSE Business Review and International Journal of Educational Management.

 

Research Focus

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The Impact of Servant Leadership and Psychological Safety on Socially Responsible Leadership in Ugandan Public Universities

Servant leadership style and socially responsible leadership in university context: moderation of promoting sense of community

Socially responsible leadership and employee’s work passion in public universities in Uganda: the mediating effect of psychological safety

Socially Responsible Leadership: A Drive to Uganda’s Institutions of Higher Learning Performance.

Socially Responsible Leadership: A Drive to Uganda’s Institutions of Higher Learning Performance.

Socially Responsible Leadership and Job Engagement in University Context: Mediation of Psychological Safety

Authentic leadership and performance of public servants in Tanzania context: the mediation role of motivation

Staff Commitment in Ugandan Public Universities: Does Servant Leadership Matter?

Co-evolution and Fisheries Policy Implementation in Sub Saharan Africa

Adoption Theories for Internet Banking in Uganda

Mohamed Husni Ali Athamneh | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mohamed Husni Ali Athamneh |  Business |  Best Researcher Award

Doctor of Philosophy at  UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL, Jordan

Mohamed Husni Ali Athamneh is a Jordanian PhD holder in Business Management specializing in Human Resources from UNITEN, Malaysia. His research explores human resource agility, continuous improvement, and employee empowerment, aiming to enhance organizational competitiveness and employee well-being. Mohamed has authored multiple articles and serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals. He holds a Master’s in Business Management from Al-Albayt University and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. With skills in SPSS, AMOS, and bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, Mohamed excels in leadership, teamwork, and quantitative analysis, making significant contributions to both academia and professional environments.

 

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📚 Education:

  • PhD in Business Management (Human Resources Management), UNITEN, Malaysia
  • Master in Business Management (Human Resource Management), University of Al-Albayt, Jordan
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology

👨‍💼 Work Experience:

  • Researcher at Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Contributor to Jordan Population and Housing Project
  • Published lead author in esteemed indexed journals
  • Reviewer for journals like Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics

💻 Skills:

Proficient in MS Office, SPSS, and AMOS. Bilingual in Arabic and English with strong leadership and presentation abilities.

🔍 Research Focus:

Mohamed Husni Ali Athamneh specializes in:

  • Human Resource Agility: Strategies for organizational adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Employee Empowerment: Initiatives fostering autonomy and competence within job roles.
  • Job Satisfaction: Enhancing employee engagement and well-being through comprehensive studies.
  • Organizational Behavior: Analyzing workplace dynamics and psychological dimensions for effective management.

Mohamed’s research aims to improve organizational competitiveness by optimizing employee performance, satisfaction, and resilience in evolving business landscapes.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Athamneh, MHA, Jais, J. (2023). Factors affecting human resource agility: A literature review and future research directions. Cogent Business & Management, 10(1), 2193181.
  • Athamneh, MHA, Jais, JB. (2021). Examining the effect of job empowerment on human resource agility at Jordanian commercial banks: the mediating effect of job satisfaction: a conceptual framework. Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 20, 1-15.
  • Athamneh, MHA, Jais, J. (2023). Analyzing the influence of decision making and effective employee communication on human resource agility in commercial banks: A mediation role for job satisfaction. Cogent Social Sciences, 9(1), 2203989.
  • Athamneh, MHA, Jais, J. (2023). Achieving the Agility of Human Resources Through Job Empowerment Practices and Job Satisfaction: Empirical Evidence from the Banking Sectors. The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business (JAFEB), 10(2), 247-256.
  • Al-Ajlouni, MM, Athamneh, MHA. (2024). Unleashing the Power of Green: Sustainable Success through HRM, Supply Chains, and Innovation- A Comprehensive Review of Literature. Management-Poland, 28(1), 73-105.
  • Athamneh, MHA, Jais, J. (2023). Examining the mediating influence of job satisfaction on the link between the delegation of authority, work teams, and human resource agility in commercial banks. International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 1(1).

 

 

Terrance Fitzsimmons | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons, The University of Queensland, Australia

Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons 💼 in Leadership 🎓 & Managing Director at Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) 🌐. With over 35 years as a Chartered Accountant 📊, his PhD focused on CEO attributes and pathways to leadership for men and women. Notable reports include ‘Filling the Pool’ (2015) and ‘Towards Board Gender Parity’ (2021). Fitzsimmons utilizes Pierre Bourdieu’s framework 📚 for analyzing societal disparity, emphasizing gender inequality studies. He engages with industry giants on diversity programs, advocates globally for gender equality 🌍, and holds leadership positions in notable organizations. 🏆

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Professional Background:

Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons brings a wealth of financial expertise to his role. His journey includes a deep dive into academia, culminating in a PhD in Leadership 🎓, where he specialized in exploring CEO attributes and the pathways to leadership roles for both men and women. This dual background uniquely positions him to understand the intricate dynamics of executive leadership and financial management, offering insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice in the corporate world. Fitzsimmons’ blend of practical experience and scholarly inquiry enriches his contributions to the fields of finance and leadership.

 

Experience:

Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons boasts a rich tapestry of leadership experience 🌟, having served as both national and state presidents of prominent not-for-profit organizations. His tenure in these roles underscores his commitment to driving positive change and fostering community engagement. Additionally, Fitzsimmons has lent his expertise to the corporate realm, where he has held directorial positions on boards of Listed Public Companies 🏢, both domestically in Australia and internationally. This extensive involvement across sectors demonstrates his versatility and effectiveness in navigating complex organizational landscapes, further solidifying his reputation as a seasoned leader with a broad impact.

Research Focus:

Dr. Terry Fitzsimmons’s research focus revolves around gender disparity in leadership 🚹🚺, with a particular emphasis on understanding the pathways to executive positions and the perpetuation of gender inequality in the C-suite. His work explores the application of capital perspectives in explaining ongoing disparities, challenges current theorizing on diversity in leadership, and delves into the complexities of CEO selection processes. Fitzsimmons also investigates the impact of organizational socialization on identification and self-efficacy, as well as the beneficial capital of maverickism in driving organizational change. Through his research, he aims to inform strategies for achieving workplace gender equality and fostering inclusive leadership practices.

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