Dr. Vladimir Ristanović | Performance Management | Research Excellence Award

Published on 30/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. Vladimir Ristanović | Performance Management | Research Excellence Award

Institute of European Studies | Serbia

Dr. Vladimir Ristanović is a senior research associate and economist whose work spans European studies, international economics, finance, and sustainable development. He holds a Doctor of Economic Sciences degree, along with MSc and BSc degrees in economics from leading universities in Serbia. His professional background includes extensive experience in academic teaching, research, and policy analysis, with previous roles as associate professor, vice dean for science, and head of academic departments. He also contributed to strategic policy development for the Government of Serbia, participating in EU and WTO negotiation working groups and gaining certified knowledge of the EU acquis. His research covers applied macroeconomics, green economy, circular economy, econometric modeling, and the economic dimensions of sustainability. He has authored textbooks, monographs, and numerous scientific articles published in reputable international journals. He has served on editorial and review boards of multiple journals and participated in Erasmus+ visiting programs and international conferences. His mentoring work includes guiding students across all levels of study and contributing to accreditation processes for higher education institutions. Recognized for his contributions to economic analysis and public policy, his career reflects a commitment to advancing evidence-based research, sustainable economic development, and academic excellence.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications

Ristanović, V., Joksimović, M., & Šostar, M. (2025). Greening policy in the Western Balkans: Financial pathways. Međunarodna politika. https://doi.org/10.18485/iipe_mp.2025.76.1194.7

Ristanović, V., & Tošović-Stevanović, A. (2025). The economic impact of the agricultural input supply chain on small-scale farming in Serbia. Trendovi u poslovanju. https://doi.org/10.5937/trendpos2501024R

Ristanović, V., Primorac, D., & Huđek Kanižaj, I. (2025). Economic growth, green competitiveness and institutional quality in post-2004 EU states: Panel ARDL-PMG analysis. Economies, 13(12), Article 337. https://doi.org/10.3390/economies13120337

Ristanović, V., Andrlić, B., & Ekiz, E. (2025). A multi-criteria assessment of green tourism potential in rural regions: The role of green skills and institutional readiness. Economies, 13(11), Article 332. https://doi.org/10.3390/economies13110332

Mr Lucas Infantozzi Albertoni | Team Building and Team Management | Best Research Article Award

Published on 29/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mr Lucas Infantozzi Albertoni | Team Building and Team Management | Best Research Article Award

Secretaria de Saúde Indígena | Brazil

Lucas Infantozzi Albertoni is a medical professional specializing in Indigenous health, with extensive experience working in multidisciplinary teams serving Indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon. He holds a medical degree from the Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto and completed postgraduate training in Indigenous Health at UNIFESP/UNASUS, as well as medical acupuncture. Over the years, he has contributed to major Indigenous health districts, including Vale do Javari and Rio Tapajós, where he supported clinical care, infectious disease control, and strategies to improve health outcomes in remote territories. His consultancy work spans respected organizations dedicated to Indigenous rights and public health, including the Centro de Trabalhos Indigenistas, the Observatório dos Direitos Humanos dos Povos Indígenas Isolados e de Recente Contato, and the Organização do Tratado de Cooperação Amazônica. He currently serves as a technical consultant in the national Indigenous health system, focusing on health protection for isolated and recently contacted peoples, mercury contamination, and environmental compensation programs. He is active in research groups within the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz and other national institutions, contributing to studies on environmental health and Indigenous epidemiology. His work reflects a commitment to strengthening equitable, culturally relevant healthcare and generating evidence to guide public policy.

Profiles: ORCID

Featured Publications

Rodrigues, D., Albertoni, L., & Mendonça, S. B. M. (2020). Antes sós do que mal acompanhados: Contato e contágio com povos indígenas isolados e de recente contato no Brasil e desafios para sua proteção e assistência à saúde. Saúde e Sociedade. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-12902020200348

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

Published on 26/11/202526/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

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

Hengxing University | China

Professor Tang Decai is an accomplished scholar in management science and engineering, with a strong academic foundation built through degrees in English education, economics, and a PhD in management science and engineering. Over three decades, he has held key academic and administrative roles across major Chinese universities, contributing extensively to teaching, discipline development, and international education. His teaching portfolio spans management, economics, finance, public administration, and Marxist theory, including courses for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students. As a prolific researcher, he has published more than 200 papers in high-impact SSCI/SCI and CSSCI journals, including Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainable Cities and Society, Ecological Indicators, Frontiers in Environmental Science, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. His research interests cover industrial policy, sustainable development, low-carbon manufacturing, urbanization, service industry development, environmental management, productivity theory, and the knowledge economy. He has led 36 research projects—including provincial talent projects and government-funded studies—and contributed to multiple significant consulting reports that received provincial awards. His scholarly achievements include authoring and co-authoring influential monographs and textbooks and receiving numerous provincial awards for research excellence, teaching, and Party affairs work. Professor Tang’s career reflects a sustained commitment to academic leadership, multidisciplinary scholarship, and impactful contributions to management research and public policy.

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.