Dr. Xiaoting Ma | Tourism | Best Researcher Award
Lecturer at Liaoning Normal University | China
Dr. Ma Xiaoting is a distinguished Chinese scholar and National Registered Urban and Rural Planner, currently serving as a Lecturer at Liaoning Normal University. Holding a Ph.D. in Architecture from UCSI University, Malaysia, her research focuses on urban planning, rural revitalization, spatial development, and heritage conservation. As a Senior Engineer, she has contributed significantly to sustainable urban and rural development through innovative approaches combining stakeholder theory, social network analysis, and optimization modeling. Her scholarly publications include works in Future Cities and Environment and the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, addressing topics such as urban renewal strategies, cultural heritage protection, and intelligent spatial planning. Dr. Ma has actively participated in international conferences and serves as a reviewer for leading academic journals in infrastructure and policy development. She has received multiple national and international awards recognizing her creativity, leadership, and excellence in planning and design. Her professional portfolio includes over a hundred major planning projects that integrate technological innovation, social engagement, and environmental sustainability. According to citation data, Dr. Ma has 4 citations, an h-index of 1, (both since 2020 and overall), reflecting her emerging impact in the field of urban and regional planning research.
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Featured Publications
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Ma, X., Utaberta, N., & Zainordin, N. (2023). A study on urban renewal strategies of Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China based on stakeholder theory and social network analysis. Future Cities & Environment, 4.
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Ma, X. M., N., & Zainordin, N. (2025). From online to offline attractiveness: Investigating urban tourist area appeal and tourist emotional fulfillment. Current Issues in Tourism, 1–21.
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Ma, X., Utaberta, N., & Zainordin, N. (2024). The psychological impact of historical cultural heritage conservation on community identity. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 33, 75–76.
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Ma, X., Utaberta, N., & Zainordin, N. (2024). Research on the delineation method of urban community living circle based on transportation network analysis in Yuanping, China. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology.
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Ma, X., Utaberta, N., & Zainordin, N. (2024). Research on village classification and development based on particle swarm optimization model: Xiecun Township, Yuanping City, Shanxi Province, China. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 8.