JOSE CLAUDE NYAMOU MOKOMPEA | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. JOSE CLAUDE NYAMOU MOKOMPEA | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Research Excellence Award

Université de Douala (FSEGA) | Cameroon

This scholar is an emerging economist with strong academic training in economic sciences, management, and financial engineering, with advanced specialization in applied economics, macroeconomic analysis, and monetary and banking systems. Academic formation spans economic theory, applied economic modeling, financial engineering, and development economics, supported by multidisciplinary postgraduate training in both national and international institutions. Research orientation is centered on global economic uncertainty, macroeconomic instability, financial systems, and their structural impacts on developing economies, with a particular emphasis on vulnerability, resilience mechanisms, and policy transmission channels. Doctoral research focuses on the effects of global uncertainty on developing countries, contributing to debates in international economics, development finance, and applied macroeconomics. Professional experience includes institutional training in public utilities, urban administration, and development-oriented fieldwork, alongside participation in public health monitoring and international development initiatives. Field research experience includes financial capacity assessments, market integration of green innovations, and socioeconomic evaluation projects in regional and cross-border contexts. Scholarly interests integrate economic modeling, sustainable development, green innovation economics, public policy analysis, and financial inclusion. This profile reflects a strong combination of theoretical grounding, applied research competence, interdisciplinary exposure, and commitment to evidence-based policy and development research in emerging and developing economies.

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Featured Publications 

Mignamissi, D., Ndong Ntah, M. H., Nyamou Mokompea, J. C., & Possi Tebeng, E. X. (2025). Corruption and misery: What lessons for developing countries? Journal of the Knowledge Economy.

Jitae Kim | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Jitae Kim | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Excellence in Research Award

Environmental Planning Institute | South Korea

Dr. Jitae Kim is a distinguished environmental and resource economist serving as a Senior Researcher at the Environmental Planning Institute of Seoul National University and as an Academic Research Professor with the Korea Research Foundation. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Economics, completing all degrees at leading Korean universities, and has built a multidisciplinary research portfolio spanning environmental planning, climate economics, applied econometrics, labor-market dynamics, and carbon policy analysis. His scholarly work covers meta-regression valuation of biodiversity, cost–benefit assessments of ecological projects, econometric forecasting of energy demand, and empirical investigations of how climate extremes such as heatwaves and typhoons influence labor markets, wages, and informal work conditions. He has contributed extensively to research on carbon mitigation under the Korean Emissions Trading Scheme, the co-benefits of green remodeling, and the transition toward sustainable energy systems. His international collaborations include major research projects on climate-disaster-driven labor-market disruptions in the Philippines, conducted with academic partners at Ateneo de Manila University. His publications appear in respected international and Korean journals, complemented by multiple working papers, conference presentations, and policy-oriented studies. Based on publicly available academic profiles, he has 2 indexed documents and approximately 109 citations, with an estimated h-index of about 1, reflecting the early but growing influence of his work. Before advancing into academia and research leadership, he served in analytical roles with institutions such as the Korea Capital Market Institute and the Korea Labor Institute, contributing to evidence-based policy development in environmental, labor, and economic sectors. Through his expanding body of research, Dr. Kim continues to shape discussions on just transition, climate-risk adaptation, sustainable energy planning, and equitable climate-finance allocation, establishing himself as a rising scholar dedicated to bridging empirical analysis with practical environmental policy solutions.

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Featured Publication

Kim, J., Hong, J. H., & Kim, J. (2025). Energy consumption forecasting of neighborhood living facilities: A panel regression approach.

Xhavit Islami | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof. Dr. Xhavit Islami | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Best Researcher Award

AAB College | Albania

Assist Prof. Dr. Xhavit Islami is a leading academic in Management and Strategic Management at the Faculty of Economics, AAB College, Republic of Kosovo. He earned his PhD in Organizational Sciences and Management from the University of “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in North Macedonia and has since built a strong record of research and scholarly contributions. Professor Islami has completed 35 research projects and is currently engaged in five ongoing projects, demonstrating his active involvement in advancing knowledge in management, strategic decision-making, human resource management, and supply chain management. He has published 16 articles in high-impact, Scopus-indexed journals and authored two books, reflecting his commitment to rigorous scholarship. His research work has earned him a Scopus h-index of 4 with 122 citations, highlighting the influence of his publications within the international academic community. He has also participated in five consultancy and industry-sponsored projects, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Professor Islami has collaborated on significant initiatives, including the “EDU-LAB Horizon” Project (2025–2027), and serves on the Scientific Committee of AAB College. His studies focus on innovative strategies, organizational performance, and the integration of artificial intelligence in management practices, providing practical insights for businesses and policymakers. Through his research, he has contributed to the understanding of competitive advantage, sustainable growth, and organizational effectiveness. Professor Islami maintains active professional profiles on Scopus, ORCID, ResearchGate, SSRN, and Academia.edu, ensuring his work is accessible and widely recognized. His scholarly achievements, combined with his ongoing research and industry collaborations, position him as a prominent figure in management and strategic studies, making him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

“When and How Does Innovation Augment the Effect of HRM on SME Performance?”

“Artificial intelligence and value-based strategy: a literature review and future research directions”

“Lean manufacturing and firms’ financial performance: the role of strategic supplier partnership and information sharing”

“Does competitive strategy moderate the linkage between HRM practices and company performance”

“The Role of Internal Human Resource Orchestration on Firm Performance”