Edward Gartay Gar | Multivariate Statistical Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Edward Gartay Gar | Multivariate Statistical Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Edward Gartay Gar | University of Cape Coast | Ghana

Mr. Edward Gartay Gar, B.Sc., M.Phil. Economics Candidate, is a results-driven economist with a strong foundation in leadership, financial literacy, data analysis, and strategic management. Hailing from Monrovia, Liberia, Gar completed his BSc in Economics from William V.S. Tubman University and is currently pursuing an MPhil in Philosophy in Economics Studies at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Over the years, he has built extensive expertise in research, administration, and professional engagement with both private and public sector institutions. His international exposure includes specialized training programs in Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia, reflecting his commitment to global economic perspectives and youth empowerment. Gar has demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effectively supervising teams, managing projects, and mentoring students. His core competencies lie in program planning, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable economic development, emphasizing evidence-based interventions that contribute to institutional efficiency and societal progress.

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Featured Publication

Gar, E. G., Askandir, I., & Turzin, J. K. (2024). The magnitude and risk factors for concurrent anthropometric and nutritional deficiency among children aged 6 to 59 months in Liberia: A multi-level analysis.

Jianjian Chen | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Operations Research Award

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Dr. Jianjian Chen | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Operations Research Award

 Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics | China

Dr. Jianjian Chen is a lecturer in the School of Information Management and Mathematics at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Jiangxi, P. R. China, where he has established himself as a promising scholar in the fields of management science, decision support, and electronic commerce. His research focuses on platform economics, online marketplaces, and decision support methodologies that contribute to both the theoretical and practical advancement of information systems and business strategies. Over the course of his career, Chen has built a solid portfolio of high-quality research, with his work appearing in well-regarded journals including Decision Support Systems, Information Systems Frontiers, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Electronic Commerce Research, and Electronic Commerce Research and Applications. These publications highlight his expertise in applying analytical and empirical methods to understand the complexities of digital platforms and e-commerce ecosystems. According to his Scopus profile Chen has published 7 scholarly documents, which have collectively received 86 citations, resulting in an h-index of 5, reflecting both the productivity and the impact of his research. His contributions not only enrich the academic discourse on decision support and electronic commerce but also offer practical insights for businesses navigating digital transformation and platform-based economies. Chen’s scholarship demonstrates a balance between rigorous methodological development and the application of innovative models to real-world problems, reinforcing his role as a valuable contributor to the intersection of management, information systems, and economics. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical problem-solving approaches, his research provides meaningful support for decision-making in the digital economy and underscores his growing influence within the international academic community.

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“Traditional e-commerce or live e-commerce? Online sales model selection strategies considering streamers’ bargaining behaviors”