Prof. Decai Tang | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Decai Tang | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Hengxing University | China

Profiles: ORCID  

Featured Publications

Zhao, Z., Tang, D., & Li, J. (2025). Driving role of digital finance on economic resilience: Threshold effects of industrial structure upgrading and social security. Economic Change and Restructuring.

Tang, D., Boamah, V., & Ben Amara, D. (2025). Revisiting the Environmental Kuznets Curve in West Africa: A spatial econometric analysis of growth, globalization, and emissions. Journal of Environmental Management.

Tang, D., Boamah, V., Ding, Q., & Bai, J. (2025). Spatial dependencies and long-run dynamics of the Environmental Kuznets Curve in West Africa: An analysis of growth vs. emissions. Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Xiang, J., Tang, D., Zhou, Y., & Chen, Q. (2025). Green finance, environmental regulation, and the optimization of industrial structure in China’s Yangtze River economic belt. Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Cheng, X., Bian, J., He, D., & Tang, D. (2025). An analysis of agricultural production efficiency of Yellow River Basin based on a three-stage DEA Malmquist model. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Liu, Y., Gherghina, S. C., Liu, H., Tang, D., Yin, C., & Kong, L. (2025). Ownership succession, risk taking and debt financing from the perspective of the institutional environment. PLOS One.

Zhang, X., Tang, D., & Cheng, X. (2025). The inverted U-shaped relationship between judicial development and economic growth: Evidence from China. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Pan, Y., Atsi, E. R., Tang, D., He, D., & Donkor, M. (2025). The synergistic effect of foreign direct investment and renewable energy consumption on environmental pollution mitigation: Evidence from developing countries. Sustainability.

Dai, L., Tang, D., Atsi, E. R., Zhao, M., Zhang, H., Kong, Y., & Zhang, L. (2025). The integration of green finance and logistics: Implications for green industry transformation. Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Tang, D., Obuobi, B., Nketiah, E., & Adu-Gyamfi, G. (2025). Breaking the energy crisis: Does the role of government support impact Ghanaians’ intention to adopt sustainable energy from food waste? Energy.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Xian International University | China
Profile: Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

A Waheed, A. M., Miao, X., Waheed, S., & Ahmad, N. (2019). How new HRM practices, organizational innovation, and innovative climate affect the innovation performance in the IT industry: A moderated-mediation analysis. Sustainability, 11(3), 621.

Shaheen, O. F. F., Ahmad, N., Waqas, M., & Waheed, A. (2017). Structural equation modeling (SEM) in social sciences & medical research: A guide for improved analysis. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(7), 82–95.

Ahmad, A. W., Ahmad, N., Zhu, Y., & Ibrahim, M. (2018). Development of a standard brownfield definition, guidelines, and evaluation index system for brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: The case of Pakistan. Sustainability, 10(12), 4347.

Ahmad, A. W., Ahmad, N., Zhu, Y., Shafait, Z., & Sahibzada, U. F. (2019). Critical barriers to brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: The case of Pakistan. Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 1193–1209.

Jawad Karamat, S. K., Shurong, T., Ahmad, N., & Waheed, A. (2018). Barriers to knowledge management in the health sector of Pakistan. Sustainability, 10(11), 62.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hsiao-Chi | Ling | Cross-Cultural Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hsiao-Chi | Ling | Cross-Cultural Leadership

Kainan University | Taiwan

I am an Associate Professor at Kainan University, specializing in entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural and creative industries. I hold a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management from National Chiao Tung University and completed postdoctoral research at the Department and Graduate Institute of Psychology, National Taiwan University. My academic experience spans leadership roles as Chair of multiple departments and Director of the Program in Image and Health Management, alongside teaching engagements at NTU, NCTU, Fu Jen University, and other institutions. Professionally, I have served as COO, executive vice president, and consultant in marketing, PR, and corporate management for leading organizations, including Johnson & Johnson, EVA Air, SONY, MediaTek, Disney, Nike, and government agencies across health, economic, and defense sectors. My research focuses on human factors, organizational behavior, Chinese psychology, human–computer interaction, creative and brand management, and data-driven decision-making. I have led projects in policy communication, city marketing, CSR, and ESG reporting. Recognized for contributions to both academia and practice, I integrate interdisciplinary approaches to address organizational, societal, and marketing challenges. I remain committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders and fostering innovation in education, industry, and public engagement.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications

Ling, H.-C. (2025). AI-based e-commerce adoption by Taiwanese SMEs and its marketing performance expectancy. Journal of Strategy and Innovation.