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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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)

Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Ajung Heo is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Sogang University Business School, focusing on international business and cross-cultural management. She holds an M.A. in Business Administration from Pusan National University and a B.A. in Management from the City University of New York. Her research explores how digital strategies, innovation appropriability, and organizational behavior influence the competitiveness and international expansion of multinational enterprises. Ajung Heo’s publications, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea,” highlight her contributions to understanding global business dynamics. She has also engaged in collaborative projects that integrate theory with practice, fostering innovation and managerial relevance. Her academic excellence and commitment to global research advancement have earned her recognition as a promising scholar in international business studies. Through her work, she continues to bridge research and real-world application, contributing valuable insights to global enterprise development and sustainable business practices.

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Featured Publications

Heo, A.-j., & Yoo, C.-y. (2024). The impact of entrepreneurial orientation on export performance: The moderating effects of exploratory and exploitative activities. Journal of Trade Studies, 49(4), 295–319.

Heo, A.-j., Yoo, D.-b., & Ham, S.-h. (2025). The impact of talent-preferential policies on organizational commitment: The moderated mediating effects of job satisfaction and rational organizational culture. Journal of Management Research, 40(1), 103–122.

Heo, A.-j., Yoo, C.-y., & Lee, K.-p. (2025). A study on dual organizational identity among local employees of multinational corporation subsidiaries in Korea. Journal of Management Studies, 54(1), 55–80.

Yoo, C.-y., Park, Y.-s., & Heo, A.-j. (2024). Organizational staffing policy and organizational identification of host country nationals working at MNC subsidiary in Korea. Journal of International Trade and Commerce, 17–32.

Heo, A.-j., Lee, K.-p., & Yoo, C.-y. (2024). An exploratory study on the dual organizational identity of local employees of multinational corporation subsidiaries. Proceedings of the Korean Management Association Convergence Conference, 384–410.