Sardar Muhammad Usman | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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)

Neus Baena | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Neus Baena | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Consorci Corporacio Parc Tauli | Spain

Prof. Dr Neus Baena with a strong academic foundation in genetics, anthropology, and biomedical sciences, this scholar has made remarkable contributions to the fields of human genetics, embryology, and molecular diagnostics. With a portfolio of 44 documents, 1048 citations, and an h-index of 17, their research emphasizes the genetic and neurobiological mechanisms underlying human development and disease. Educated and trained at leading Catalonian institutions such as the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, and the Institut Universitari Dexeus, they have completed advanced coursework in biochemistry of reproduction, prenatal diagnosis, neurobiology, genetic engineering, and clinical cytogenetics. Their professional experience spans genetics, anthropology, and clinical biology, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach bridging molecular science and human evolution. Research interests include cytogenetics, genetic pathology, embryological development, and neurogenetics, with a focus on disease mechanisms and evolutionary implications. The researcher has actively participated in specialized programs led by prominent professors like Dr. J.M. Dexeus, Dr. L. Vilageliu, and Dr. R. Miró. Recognized for academic excellence and continuous professional development, they have contributed to expanding the understanding of human biology through rigorous study and laboratory innovation, embodying a commitment to advancing biomedical and anthropological sciences.

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Featured Publications

Blanco, J., Gabau, E., Gómez, D., Baena, N., Guitart, M., Egozcue, J., & Vidal, F. (1998). Chromosome 21 disomy in the spermatozoa of the fathers of children with trisomy 21, in a population with a high prevalence of Down syndrome: Increased incidence in cases of paternal origin. American Journal of Human Genetics, 63(4), 1067–1072.

Gómez, D., Solsona, E., Guitart, M., Baena, N., Gabau, E., Egozcue, J., & Caballín, M. R. (2000). Origin of trisomy 21 in Down syndrome cases from a Spanish population registry. Annales de Génétique, 43(1), 23–28.

De Vigan, C., Baena, N., Cariati, E., Clementi, M., & Stoll, C.; EUROSCAN Working Group. (2001). Contribution of ultrasonographic examination to the prenatal detection of chromosomal abnormalities in 19 centres across Europe. Annales de Génétique, 44(4), 209–217.

Baena, N., Guitart, M., Ferreres, J. C., Gabau, E., Corona, M., Mellado, F., Egozcue, J., & Caballín, M. R. (2001). Fetal and placenta chromosome constitution in 237 pregnancy losses. Annales de Génétique, 44(2), 83–88.

Baena, N., De Vigan, C., Cariati, E., Clementi, M., Stoll, C., Caballín, M. R., & Guitart, M.; EUROSCAN Working Group. (2003). Prenatal detection of rare chromosomal autosomal abnormalities in Europe. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 118A(4), 319–327.