Prof. Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Finance, Kingdom University, Bahrain

Associate Professor Dr. Songul Ulusoy obtained her Doctorate in Chemistry from Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkey, in 2015, with a focus on chromatographic determinations of trace levels of vitamins B1 and B2 after cloud point extraction. She completed her Postgraduate studies in Chemistry at the same university from 2008 to 2010. Her undergraduate studies were in Chemistry at Inonu University, Turkey, from 2000 to 2004.

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education:

PhD (Finance) from Mangalore University, India, July 2006
M.B.A. in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University, India, January 2010
Master of Commerce (M.Com.) in Accounting & Finance from Mangalore University, India, June 1996
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting & Commerce from Mangalore University, India, May 1994

🏅 Fellowship:

Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE (SFHEA), UK. Recognition reference: PR207064, Date of recognition: 30/03/2021.
Fellow of AdvanceHE (FHEA), UK. Recognition reference: PR163250, Date of recognition: 23/09/2019.

👨‍💼 Professional Qualifications:

Chartered Manager from Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
Passed CQI and IRCA Certified Quality Management System Lead Auditor Training Course (18019) based on ISO 9001:2015 conducted on March 20-24, 2022.
Completed Educational Organisation Management System Internal Auditor Training Course Based on ISO 21001 conducted on March 20-24, 2022.

Teaching Experience:

Prof Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar has a wealth of teaching experience across various institutions. He started his career at Bhuvanendra College, Karkala, India, where he served as a Lecturer from June 1996 to June 1999. Following this, he joined S.D.M. College of Business Management, Mangalore, India, as an Assistant Professor, where he taught from June 1999 to September 2006. Subsequently, Prof Iqbal moved to the Post Graduate Department of Business Administration (MBA) at P.A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, India, where he served as a Professor of Finance from September 2006 to September 2009.

In October 2009, Prof Iqbal transitioned to the College of Business Administration, Kingdom University, Bahrain, starting as an Assistant Professor. He was promoted to Associate Professor in November 2011, and then to the position of Professor in December 2017. Prof Iqbal continues to teach at Hawaldar College of Business Administration, Kingdom University, Bahrain, where he has been a Professor since December 27, 2017.

Administrative Experience:

Prof Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar has held several key administrative roles throughout his career. Since April 15, 2013, he has served as the Assistant to the President for Accreditation and Quality Assurance. Prior to this, from November 1, 2011, to April 14, 2013, Prof Iqbal was the Dean of the College of Business Administration at Kingdom University, Bahrain. During his tenure at Kingdom University, he also served as the Chairman of the Department of Accounting and Finance from October 18, 2015, to March 2017. These roles have allowed Prof Iqbal to contribute significantly to the administration and development of academic programs and institutional quality.

Publications:

The impact of online reviews on e-commerce sales in India: A case study
- Authors: MS Ullal, C Spulbar, IT Hawaldar, V Popescu, R Birau
- Citations: 61
- Year: 2021
Forecasting stock market prices using mixed ARIMA model: A case study of Indian pharmaceutical companies
- Authors: BK Meher, IT Hawaldar, C Spulbar, R Birau
- Citations: 51
- Year: 2021
Testing of weak form of efficient market hypothesis: evidence from the Bahrain Bourse
- Authors: IT Hawaldar, B Rohit, P Pinto
- Citations: 49
- Year: 2017
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL BANKING ON THE GROWTH OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES) IN INDIA: A CASE STUDY
- Authors: BK MEHER, IT HAWALDAR, L MOHAPATRA, C SPULBAR, R BIRAU
- Citations: 48
- Year: 2021
Do Academic Stress, Burnout and Problematic Internet Use Affect Perceived Learning? Evidence from India during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Authors: S Basri, IT Hawaldar, R Nayak, HU Rahiman
- Citations: 47
- Year: 2022
Influence of advertisement on customers based on AIDA model
- Authors: MS Ullal, IT Hawaldar
- Citations: 47
- Year: 2018
An Evaluation of Financial Performance of Commercial Banks
- Authors: P Pinto, IT Hawaldar, HU Rahiman, R T.M, A Sarea
- Citations: 47
- Year: 2017
The Impact of COVID-19 on Price Volatility of Crude Oil and Natural Gas Listed on Multi Commodity Exchange of India
- Authors: BK Meher, IT Hawaldar, L Mohapatra, AM Sarea
- Citations: 45
- Year: 2020
Pricing and performance of IPOs: Evidence from Indian stock market
- Authors: IT Hawaldar, KR Naveen Kumar, T Mallikarjunappa
- Citations: 41
- Year: 2018
Impulse Buying Behavior among Female Shoppers: Exploring the Effects of Selected Store Environment Elements
- Authors: V P, P Pinto, ITHS Pinto
- Citations: 40
- Year: 2020

Assoc Prof Dr. Mário Franco | Entrepreneurship | Best Researcher Award

PhD in Management at Entrepreneurship, University of Beira Interior, Portugal

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Academic Qualification:

Aggregation in Management from the University of Beira Interior, unanimously approved on May 3, 2016. Ph.D. in Management from the University of Beira Interior, awarded on April 15, 2002. Thesis Title: “Cooperation Process in Portuguese Companies: Training, Implementation, and Development.” Supervisors: Professor José Maria Veciana (Autonomous University of Barcelona) and Professor Ana Maria Ussman (UBI). Master’s in Management from the University of Beira Interior, with a final grade of 16 out of 20, completed on May 27, 1996. Dissertation Title: “Cooperation Between Companies as a Means of Resizing and Strengthening the Competitiveness of Portuguese SMEs.” Supervisor: Professor Ana Maria Ussman (UBI).

Research Unit:

Integrated Researcher at the Center for Advanced Training Studies in Management and Economics, University of Beira Interior (CEFAGE-UBI) Campus, a center funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), since January 2015 – Rated VERY GOOD (until December 31, 2019). Associate Researcher at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CIE), University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany, a center funded by the Bundesland Thüringen (Federal State of Thuringia) and the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy), since January 2012.

Award and Recognition:

Listed among the top 2% scientists in the world in the study titled “World’s Top 2% Scientists list” by Stanford University (California, USA) in October 2021. This list is divided into two categories: “Career,” which measures impact over the academic career, analyzing global data since the mid-1990s, and “Research Impact” in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Recognized as a Top Peer Reviewer in the Global Peer Review Awards 2019 for being in the top 1% of reviewers in Cross-Field on Publons global reviewer database.

Publications:

What is important to know about mumpreneurship? A bibliometric analysis

Bibliometric approach to inclusive entrepreneurship: what has been written in scientific academia?

The soft skills bases in digital academic entrepreneurship in relation to digital transformation

The importance of intellectual capital in networks formed by start-ups

The Role of Networks in the Internationalization Process of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Wine-producing Sector

What exists in academia on work stress in accounting professionals: a bibliometric analysis

The presence of women in family SMEs’ succession process: a conceptual framework guided by gender perspective

University-firm cooperation: how do small and medium-sized enterprises become involved with the university?

International universities-firms cooperation as a mechanism for environmental sustainability: a case study of EdgeWise