Best Researcher Award
Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya is a researcher affiliated with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa. His scholarly profile encompasses multidisciplinary research involving applied psychology, health-related research and broader social and organisational questions. His publication record includes contributions addressing labour legislation, sustainable business practices and psychological well-being among medical students. These areas provide an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary academic and societal challenges. His research profile is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award under the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.
Abstract
Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya’s academic profile reflects research activity across several areas of contemporary relevance, including labour law, sustainable marketing and psychological well-being. His documented scholarly output comprises 25 publications, 19 citations and an h-index of 2, according to the supplied research profile information. Three identified journal articles published in 2026 demonstrate engagement with legal, business and psychological research questions. This article outlines his academic profile, selected publications and potential relevance to research recognition. The assessment considers publication activity, interdisciplinary engagement and documented scholarly influence without assuming unverified achievements. [1]
Keywords
Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya; Best Researcher Award; applied psychology; psychological distress; medical students; labour law; sustainable green marketing; interdisciplinary research; South African research; academic publications.
Introduction
Contemporary research increasingly addresses challenges that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Psychology, healthcare, employment regulation and sustainable business practices contribute to understanding individual and institutional development. Mukwawaya’s identified publications reflect engagement with these interconnected subjects. His academic work provides material for examining the relationship between research, professional practice and social development. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied profile identifies Mukwawaya with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in South Africa. His reported research indicators include 25 documents, 19 citations and an h-index of 2. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of publication activity and citation recognition. They should be interpreted alongside research quality, relevance, authorship contributions and disciplinary context rather than as independent measures of academic merit. [1]
Research Contributions
The identified publications indicate engagement with three distinct areas:
- Labour law: Examination of controversies and debates arising from Zimbabwe’s Labour Act Amendment Number 11 of 2023, contributing to discussion of employment legislation and regulatory frameworks. [3]
- Sustainable business: Exploration of sustainable green marketing as a business model, addressing environmental considerations in business strategy. [4]
- Psychological well-being: Investigation of coping strategies used by undergraduate medical students experiencing psychological distress in Zimbabwe. [5]
Publications
Three identified journal articles illustrate the breadth of the research topics associated with Mukwawaya:
- “Labour Law Controversies and Debates Brought by The Labour Act Amendment Number 11 of 2023 In Zimbabwe” (2026). International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy.
- “Sustainable Green Marketing as a Business Model” (2026). International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy.
- “Coping strategies used by undergraduate medical students experiencing psychological distress in Zimbabwe” (2026). International Journal of Studies in Psychology.
Research Impact
The reported 19 citations indicate that the research output has received measurable scholarly attention. The h-index of 2 represents a further indicator of citation distribution across publications. Beyond these numerical measures, the identified research topics address practical questions involving employment policy, environmental responsibility and student psychological health. Their broader influence requires consideration of subsequent citations, independent applications and evidence of research uptake. [1]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award recognises scholarly activity, research contributions and academic engagement. Mukwawaya’s documented publication record and multidisciplinary research subjects provide relevant evidence for consideration within this recognition framework. His work demonstrates engagement with issues affecting healthcare education, business sustainability and employment regulation. A comprehensive evaluation should additionally consider originality, methodological quality, individual authorship contributions and independent verification of research records.
Conclusion
Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya’s academic profile presents a developing research record associated with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa. His identified publications demonstrate engagement with legal, business and psychological questions of contemporary importance. The reported publication and citation indicators provide a foundation for understanding his scholarly activity. His profile is presented for consideration under the Best Researcher Award at the Global Innovation Technologist Awards, subject to the applicable evaluation and verification procedures.
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References
- Researcher profile information supplied for Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya. Publication count, citations, h-index and researcher identification details.
Google Scholar Profile.
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Institutional affiliation information.
- “Labour Law Controversies and Debates Brought by The Labour Act Amendment Number 11 of 2023 In Zimbabwe.” (2026). International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy.
https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v8i6.1631.
- “Sustainable Green Marketing as a Business Model.” (2026). International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy.
https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v8i6.1668.
- “Coping strategies used by undergraduate medical students experiencing psychological distress in Zimbabwe.” (2026). International Journal of Studies in Psychology.
https://doi.org/10.66434/ijspsy.v6i3.518.
- ORCID. Researcher identifier record for Owen Zivanai Mukwawaya.
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5133-8478.