Zhenhao Zhong | Cross-Cultural Leadership | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Researcher Information
Affiliation East China Normal University
Country China
Subject Area Cross-Cultural Leadership
Event Leadership Global Awards
ORCID 0009-0002-5434-4426

Zhenhao Zhong

Institution: East China Normal University

This academic profile summarizes publicly available information relating to Zhenhao Zhong, a researcher affiliated with East China Normal University whose scholarly interests include cross-cultural leadership. The page is presented in an encyclopedic format intended to provide a neutral overview of academic background, research themes, scholarly impact, and the relevance of these activities within the context of the Leadership Global Awards. Statements are based on publicly accessible scholarly identifiers and general academic publishing practices where applicable.[1][2]

Abstract

This article provides a concise academic overview of Zhenhao Zhong, emphasizing research interests associated with cross-cultural leadership, scholarly communication, and academic identity management through ORCID. The profile follows a neutral, reference-based format commonly adopted for academic recognition summaries while avoiding unsupported claims regarding research metrics that are not publicly verified.[1][3]

Keywords

Cross-Cultural Leadership; Academic Recognition; ORCID; Scholarly Communication; Leadership Studies; Research Identity; Higher Education; International Collaboration.

Introduction

Cross-cultural leadership has become an increasingly significant area of research because organizations and educational institutions frequently operate across national and cultural boundaries. Researchers working in this field investigate leadership behaviours, intercultural communication, organizational effectiveness, and collaborative decision-making within diverse environments. Academic profiles supported by persistent identifiers such as ORCID contribute to improved attribution, transparency, and discoverability of scholarly work.[1][4]

Research Profile

Zhenhao Zhong is affiliated with East China Normal University in China. The available public ORCID record identifies the researcher through a persistent digital identifier that supports accurate attribution across scholarly systems. Publicly available information supplied for this page identifies cross-cultural leadership as the principal subject area; however, specific publication counts and citation indicators are not stated here because verified bibliometric values were not supplied.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Investigation of leadership across culturally diverse contexts.
  • Support for evidence-based leadership research within higher education.
  • Promotion of internationally identifiable scholarly records through ORCID.
  • Potential contribution to interdisciplinary leadership and organizational studies.

Publications

The specific publication list is not reproduced in this profile because no verified bibliography was supplied. Where applicable, scholarly articles may include Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) that provide persistent access to published research. DOI infrastructure is maintained internationally to facilitate citation, discovery, and long-term accessibility of scholarly literature.[3]

Research Impact

Research impact is commonly evaluated using qualitative scholarly influence together with bibliometric indicators such as publications, citations, and the h-index. Because verified numerical metrics were not provided for this profile, no quantitative assessment is presented. Instead, this article emphasizes accurate researcher identification and the broader significance of cross-cultural leadership scholarship within academic and professional communities.[2]

Award Suitability

Eligibility for academic recognition programs such as the Leadership Global Awards is generally evaluated using transparent criteria that may include originality, scholarly contribution, research quality, leadership, and professional engagement. This profile presents background information only and should not be interpreted as confirmation of award eligibility or selection. Final determinations remain the responsibility of the relevant award organizers according to their published evaluation procedures.[5]

Conclusion

The available information identifies Zhenhao Zhong as a researcher affiliated with East China Normal University with an ORCID record and a stated research interest in cross-cultural leadership. Maintaining persistent scholarly identifiers and documenting research activities through recognized academic systems contributes to transparency, discoverability, and responsible scholarly communication.[1]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Zhenhao Zhong (0009-0002-5434-4426).
    https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5434-4426
  2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Zhenhao Zhong. Scopus. Public bibliometric values should be verified directly within the Scopus database before citation.
    https://bridge.ff.ukf.sk/index.php/bridge/article/view/177h
  3. International DOI Foundation. (n.d.). Digital Object Identifier (DOI) System.
    DOI: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/17/7/747
  4. East China Normal University. (n.d.). Institutional information.
    https://english.ecnu.edu.cn/
  5. Leadership Global Awards. (n.d.). Official Award Website.
    https://leadershipglobalawards.com/

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Tang, Y., Subbarao, A., & Aw, A. T. H. (2025). A critical review of Theory of Planned Behavior in knowledge payment. International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting.

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