Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Younggun Kim is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Management at Sogang University, South Korea, specializing in strategic human resource management and organizational behavior. His academic journey reflects a strong focus on understanding how digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape modern management practices. With an emerging research profile, he has published several SSCI and ESCI-indexed journal papers, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea” and “The appropriability paradox: how innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Younggun actively collaborates with academic peers, such as Jang-Ho Choi and Ajung Heo, to explore boundaryless career behaviors and the impact of job crafting on employee success. He is a member of both the Academy of Management (AOM) and The Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA). His ongoing doctoral work examines how organizational factors and employment types influence employee engagement in the evolving digital economy. Through his innovative research, Younggun aims to contribute to the effective integration of digital and AI strategies into HRM, particularly supporting small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Lee, G., Kim, Y., & Choi, J.-H. (2024). The effect of ethical leadership on ethical voice behavior of public institution members: Focused on the moderated mediation effect of psychological ownership and reflective moral attentiveness. Journal of Ethical Management, 24(1), 31–58.

Heo, A. J., & Kim, Y. (2025). The appropriability paradox: How innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Review of International Business and Strategy.

Kim, Y., Lee, K., & Choi, J.-H. (2025). Exploring boundaryless careerists inside organizations: The role of job crafting and work engagement to subjective career success. The Career Development Quarterly.

Kim, Y. (2025). Search better, export stronger: The role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea.

Teresa Dieguez | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Teresa Dieguez | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Universidade Portucalense | Portugal

Teresa Dieguez is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), Portugal, specializing in strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and management.  she has contributed extensively to advancing knowledge in managerial sciences and sustainable development. She holds a degree in Economics, a Master’s in Innovation and Technological Transfer, a Specialist title in Strategy and Entrepreneurship , an MBA in Social Sustainability and Development, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Managerial Sciences. Teresa’s professional journey began in the automotive sector, where she led international projects promoting innovation and competitiveness, including initiatives under the EU’s ESPRIT and RECITE programs. Her current research interests include digital transformation, social entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0, sustainable leadership, and innovation ecosystems. As a professor and project leader, she has mentored over 30 master’s theses and collaborated with research centers such as INESC TEC, CiTUR, and REMIT. A recipient of various academic recognitions, Teresa remains committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindsets to drive sustainable change and global competitiveness in education and industry.

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Featured Publications

Sivam, A., Dieguez, T., Ferreira, L. P., & Silva, F. J. G. (2019). Key settings for successful open innovation arena. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 6(4), 507–515.

Mourato, J., Ferreira, L. P., Sá, J. C., Silva, F. J. G., Dieguez, T., & Tjahjono, B. (2021). Improving internal logistics of a bus manufacturing using the lean techniques. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 70(7).

Dieguez, T., Ferreira, L. P., Silva, F. J. G., & Tjahjono, B. (2020). Open innovation and sustainable development through industry-academia collaboration: A case study of automotive sector. Procedia Manufacturing, 51, 1773–1778.

Alves, D., Dieguez, T., & Conceição, O. (2019). Retaining talents: Impact on innovation. In Proceedings of the ECMLG 2019 15th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance (p. 36).

Dieguez, T., Loureiro, P., & Ferreira, I. (2021). Entrepreneurship and leadership in higher education to develop the needed 21st century skills. In Proceedings of the ECMLG 2021 17th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance.