Dr. Marcos José Alves-Pinto Junior | sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Marcos José Alves-Pinto Junior | sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marcos José Alves-Pinto Junior | State University of Campinas – UNICAMP | Brazil

Dr. Marcos José Alves Pinto Junior is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of sustainability, focusing on the intersection of ecological footprint, happiness, and academic performance. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. With extensive experience as an educator and researcher, his contributions span various sustainability-related projects, particularly in higher education. Dr. Alves Pinto has published multiple papers on sustainability, happiness, and academic performance and serves as an Editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 📚🌍🎓.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Alves Pinto has focused his research on the crucial intersection between ecological footprint, happiness, and academic performance. This area of study is not only timely but also extremely relevant given the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and well-being in contemporary education. His ability to link these diverse domains demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach, which is a hallmark of impactful research.

Education

  • 2023 – Present: Postdoctoral Fellow, UNICAMP, Brazil 🎓
  • 2017 – 2021: Doctorate in Production Engineering, Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Brazil 🎓
  • 2014 – 2016: Master’s in Production Engineering, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR), Brazil 🎓
  • 2015 – 2016: Specialization in Higher Education Teaching, Faculdade da Aldeia de Carapicuíba (FALC), Brazil 🧑‍🏫
  • 2013 – 2015: Bachelor’s in Pedagogy, Faculdade da Aldeia de Carapicuíba (FALC), Brazil 📖
  • 2010 – 2012: Specialization in Production Engineering, Centro Universitário Internacional (UNINTER), Brazil ⚙️
  • 2012: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Faculdade de Tecnologia Arthur de Azevedo de Mogi Mirim (FATEC), Brazil 💼
  • 2005 – 2008: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Fundação de Ensino Octávio Bastos (UNIFEOB), Brazil 📊

Professional Development

Dr. Alves Pinto’s professional growth has been marked by both academic and industry contributions. He currently serves as a professor at Centro Estadual de Educação Tecnológica Paula Souza (CEETEPS), where he has been teaching since 2011. His international exposure includes research activities at Beijing Normal University (BNU) in China. He has actively collaborated on sustainability research, focusing on student well-being and the integration of ecological practices in higher education 🌍📘. Dr. Alves Pinto’s work continues to bridge the gap between academia and sustainability, especially through his postdoctoral research and editorial contributions 📑🌱.

Research Focus

Dr. Marcos José Alves Pinto Junior’s research focuses on the sustainable aspects of higher education, particularly the relationship between ecological footprint, happiness, and academic performance among university students. He investigates how sustainability practices affect students’ well-being and academic success. His work also extends to quantitative models for assessing student sustainability, with particular interest in comparative studies of Brazilian and international students 🌱📚. Through his research, he aims to enhance sustainable practices within educational institutions, supporting environmental consciousness and personal happiness among students 🌍💡.

Awards and Honors

  • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (2024 – Present) 📜
  • Recognition for research on student sustainability and happiness in higher education 🎓
  • Multiple publications in high-impact journals on sustainability and environmental studies 🏆📑
  • Academic cooperation at Beijing Normal University (2016) for doctoral research 🏫🌏

Publication Top notes:

  • “A quantitative assessment model for students’ sustainability: evidence from a Peruvian university” – Cited by: 2️⃣5️⃣
  • “Individual-level characteristics of environmental sustainability among students in a higher education institution: the role of happiness and academic performance” – Cited by: 1️⃣5️⃣
  • “Adoption of design for environment practices in the electronics industry: A case study” – Cited by: 1️⃣0️⃣
  • “Calibration of a questionnaire for evaluation of happiness” – Cited by: 8️⃣

 

 

Ms. Diana Alhajjeah | Sustainability Award | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Diana Alhajjeah | Sustainability Award | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Diana Alhajjeah, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus

Ms. Diana Alhajjeah, a Ph.D. Candidate in Finance at Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus 🎓, holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Management from the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences in Jordan. She has a rich teaching background, having lectured at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, where she taught courses such as Bank Management, Islamic Finance, Corporate Finance, and Real Estate Investment from 2010 to 2019 👩‍🏫. Prior to this, she taught at Hussein Bin Talal University in Jordan and as a Math Teacher in Qatar. Diana is actively involved in research and academic contributions, participating in various committees like the Quality Assurance Committee and the Scientific Research Committee 🔍. She has also held leadership roles, including heading the Finance Department Club and contributing to the Executive Committee for External Learning Programs.

Professional Profile:

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
    Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus (October 2019 – present)
  • Master’s Degree in Financial Management
    Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Amman, Jordan (2007)

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

  • Lecturer
    College of Business, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia (2010 – 2019)
    Taught a wide range of courses including Bank Management, Islamic Finance, Corporate Finance, and Real Estate Investment.
  • Lecturer
    College of Business and Economics, Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma’an, Jordan (2009 – 2010)
    Courses included Social Security, Islamic Insurance, and Risk Management.
  • Math Teacher
    Wakra Independent School, Doha, Qatar (2007 – 2008)
    Integrated digital tools and e-content software in teaching.

🔍 Research and Academic Contributions

  • Committee Memberships
    Actively participated in various committees such as the Quality Assurance Committee, Scientific Research Committee, and the Academic Accreditation Committee.
  • Leadership Roles
    Served as the head of the Finance Department Club and contributed to the Executive Committee for External Learning Programs.

Publication Top Note:

Firms’ Capital Structure during Crises: Evidence from the United Kingdom

 

 

Prof Dr. Snežana Štetić | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Snežana Štetić | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Snežana Štetić, International Research Academy of Science and Art, Serbia

🌟 Prof Dr. Snežana Štetić is a distinguished scholar in the field of tourism 🌍, holding a PhD in Economics, Tourism, and Hotel Management from the University St. Clement of Ohrid 📜. With extensive research experience at esteemed institutions like the London School of Economics and University of Surrey 🎓, she has significantly contributed to the academic landscape. As a Full Professor at the College of Tourism in Belgrade and University of Novi Sad 📚, her career spans over four decades. Currently, she is a Full Member of the International Research Academy of Science and Art and serves as the CEO of the Balkan Network of Tourism Experts 🌐. Her involvement with the Sector Skills Council for Trade, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism underscores her commitment to advancing the tourism sector in Serbia.

🌐 Professional Profile:

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Education

  • PhD in Economics, Tourism, and Hotel Management: University St. Clement of Ohrid, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management (1986-1989)
  • MSc in Marketing in Tourism: University of Belgrade, Department of Tourismology (1978-1981)
  • BA in Tourismology: University of Belgrade, Department of Tourismology (1972-1976)

Research Work Abroad

  • London School of Economics (LSE)
  • University of Surrey
  • London University, Department of Geography

Employment History

  1. College of Tourism, Belgrade, RS
    • Position: Full Professor (Tourism)
    • Duration: October 1991 to September 2019
  2. University of Novi Sad, RS
    • Position: Full Professor (Department of Geography, Tourism, and Hotel Management)
    • Duration: 1996 to 2014
  3. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Natural Sciences, RS
    • Position: Assistant Professor (Department of Tourismology)
    • Duration: May 1977 to September 1991

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • International Research Academy of Science and Art, Belgrade, RS
    • Role: Full Member (Tourism)
    • Duration: 2023 to present
  • Balkan Network of Tourism Experts, Belgrade, RS
    • Role: CEO
    • Duration: February 2020 to present
  • Sector Skills Council for Trade, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism, Government of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade, RS
    • Role: Member of the Sector Skill Council
    • Duration: November 2019 to present

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: The Impact of Sustainable Tourism on Resident and Visitor Satisfaction—The Case of the Special Nature Reserve “Titelski Breg”, Vojvodina
    • Journal: Sustainability
    • Publication: 2024
  2. Title: Importance of the Ramsar Site Labudovo Okno for Sustainable Tourism—Evidence from Vojvodina Province
    • Journal: Sustainability
    • Publication: 2024
  3. Title: Natural and Sociocultural Values of a Tourism Destination in the Function of Sustainable Tourism Development—An Example of a Protected Area
    • Journal: Sustainability
    • Publication: 2024
  4. Title: The role of professional modules in secondary vocational schools for the selection of the field of colleges
    • Journal: Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic, SASA
    • Publication: 2023
  5. Title: Measuring Residents’ and Visitors’ Satisfaction with Sustainable Tourism—The Case of “Rusanda” Nature Park, Vojvodina Province
    • Journal: Sustainability
    • Publication: 2023