Sardar Muhammad Usman | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sardar Muhammad Usman | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

COMSATS University Islamabad | Pakistan

Dr. Sardar Muhammad Usman is an Assistant Professor of Finance & Accounting at COMSATS University Islamabad, with over a decade of academic experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds a PhD in Finance (Enterprise Management) from Zhejiang University, China, an AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited institution, along with an MS in Finance from Umeå University, Sweden, and an MBA and BBA in Finance from the University of Peshawar. His scholarly work appears in leading journals indexed in SSCI and SCOPUS (Q1–Q3), with cumulative journal impact factors exceeding 48. Dr. Usman’s research interests span crowdfunding, fintech, sustainable finance, ESG disclosure, behavioral finance, machine learning applications in finance, and financial market efficiency. He has supervised PhD and MPhil researchers and is an HEC-approved PhD supervisor. His academic service includes editorial board membership, reviewer roles for high-impact journals, curriculum development, accreditation activities, and postgraduate evaluation committees. He has also secured competitive international research grants and completed doctoral and master’s studies under prestigious Chinese and Swedish government scholarships. Overall, Dr. Usman’s career reflects a strong integration of impactful research, innovative teaching, and meaningful contributions to sustainable and inclusive financial systems.

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Featured Publications


What Factors Affect Patient Satisfaction in Public Sector Hospitals: Evidence from an Emerging Economy
A. Hussain, M. S. Sial, S. M. Usman, J. Hwang, Y. Jiang, A. Shafiq,
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(6), 994, 2019. (SCOPUS Q1, 138 Citations)


Prevalence of Burnout Among Primary Health Care Staff and Its Predictors: A Study in Iran
E. Zarei, F. Ahmadi, M. S. Sial, J. Hwang, P. A. Thu, S. M. Usman,
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(12), 2249, 2019. (SCOPUS Q1, 121 Citations)


The Effects of Creator Credibility and Backer Endorsement in Donation Crowdfunding Campaigns Success
F. A. S. Bukhari, S. M. Usman, M. Usman, K. Hussain,
Baltic Journal of Management, 15(2), 215–235, 2020. (SCOPUS Q2, 73 Citations)


Does the Role of Media and Founder’s Past Success Mitigate the Problem of Information Asymmetry? Evidence from a UK Crowdfunding Platform
S. M. Usman, F. A. S. Bukhari, M. Usman, D. Badulescu, M. S. Sial,
Sustainability, 11(3), 692, 2019. (SCOPUS Q1, 54 Citations)


Message Framing and Self-Conscious Emotions Help to Understand Pro-Environmental Consumer Purchase Intention: An ERP Study
M. Zubair, S. Iqbal, S. M. Usman, M. Awais, R. Wang, X. Wang,
Scientific Reports, 10, 18304, 2020. (SCOPUS Q1, 53 Citations)

Sandi Lubis | Social Science | Best Review Paper Award

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Dr. Sandi Lubis | Social Science | Best Review Paper Award

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang | Indonesia

-Sandi Lubis is a Lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang and a doctoral candidate in Government Science at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, specializing in digital governance and public administration innovation. With a strong academic profile, he has authored impactful publications in Q1 and Q2 indexed journals such as Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Discover Applied Sciences, and Cogent Social Sciences, as well as national accredited journals. His research portfolio covers e-government maturity, cybersecurity in e-participation, smart cities, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain into governance systems. He has contributed six academic books with ISBNs, including works on digital transformation and smart governance. His academic visibility is reflected in his citation index with 8 citations overall, 86 since 2020, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 8, highlighting his growing influence in the field. Beyond academia, he has engaged in consultancy projects with local governments on digital governance and financial policy, bridging theory with practice. He also actively collaborates with scholars from Indonesia, China, India, Pakistan, and Hungary, advancing international discourse in governance studies. Recognized through reviewer roles and professional memberships, Sandi Lubis continues to shape sustainable governance models, aiming to reduce the digital divide and strengthen inclusive participation.

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Featured Publications

“Mapping the Intellectual Landscape of Cybersecurity in E-Participation: Trends, Challenges, and Emerging Insights”

“The use of big data in environmental quality monitoring and its impact on policy development: a bibliometric analysis”

“Synergizing AI and blockchain: a bibliometric analysis of their potential for transforming e-governance in smart cities”

“Unraveling Public Participation Trends in Development Planning”

“AI and Blockchain For Next-Generation E-Governance: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review In Smart City Innovation”