Alejandra Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar | Business, Management and Accounting | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Alejandra Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar
Universidad de Granada, Spain

Alejandra Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar
Affiliation Universidad de Granada
Country Spain
Documents 1
Subject area Business, Management and Accounting
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0009-0008-9193-5245

Alejandra Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar is associated with research in the broad field of business, management and accounting. Her reported publication, “Towards Sustainable Municipal Drinking-Water Services: Long-Term Efficiency, Management Models, and Spatial Interdependence in Andalusia, Spain,” addresses the management and sustainability of municipal drinking-water services. Published in Sustainability in October 2026, the article provides the principal documented research contribution considered in this academic recognition profile. [1]

Abstract

This profile examines the documented research contribution of Alejandra Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar in relation to sustainable public-service management. The featured article investigates long-term efficiency, management models and spatial interdependence in municipal drinking-water services in Andalusia, Spain. These themes connect operational performance with institutional arrangements and geographical relationships, offering a framework for considering how essential public utilities can be managed sustainably. The publication provides the principal evidence for assessing the researcher’s relevance to an innovation-focused academic award. [1]

Keywords

Sustainable water management; municipal services; operational efficiency; management models; spatial interdependence; public-sector innovation; Andalusia; Spain.

Introduction

Municipal drinking-water services are essential to communities and require management approaches that balance operational efficiency, service continuity and long-term sustainability. Research into these services can inform discussions of public administration, resource management and evidence-based decision-making. The featured study situates these issues within Andalusia, providing a regional context for examining management arrangements and spatial relationships. [1]

Research Profile

The available publication indicates a research interest at the intersection of sustainable public services and management analysis. Its subject is relevant to business and management scholarship because municipal utilities operate within organizational, economic and geographical systems. The study’s stated focus brings together long-term efficiency, alternative management models and spatial interdependence. Further biographical details, a verified Scopus author identifier and additional research interests have not been established from the supplied information.

Research Contributions

The article’s principal contribution is its integrated framing of municipal drinking-water services through efficiency, management structures and spatial relationships. This combination supports examination of public utilities beyond isolated operational measures and recognizes the potential importance of organizational choices and regional context. The research topic may be useful to public administrators, sustainability researchers and management scholars considering service provision. Specific empirical findings, datasets and recommendations should be assessed directly in the published article rather than inferred from its title alone. [1]

Publications

The supplied record identifies one journal article in Sustainability, an academic journal covering sustainability-related research. The publication metadata identifies the article’s DOI as 10.3390/su181910162 and provides a publication date of 5 October 2026. [1]

  • Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar, Alejandra. “Towards Sustainable Municipal Drinking-Water Services: Long-Term Efficiency, Management Models, and Spatial Interdependence in Andalusia, Spain.” Sustainability, 2026.

Research Impact

The research addresses a public-interest area where management decisions can affect the delivery and sustainability of an essential service. Its potential relevance lies in connecting performance evaluation with organizational models and spatial context. However, citation totals, h-index and broader influence indicators have not been provided. Accordingly, this profile does not assign quantitative impact claims or infer recognition beyond the available publication record.

Award Suitability

The publication’s focus on sustainable municipal services and management models offers a relevant basis for consideration for the Innovative Research Award associated with the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Its interdisciplinary potential connects management questions with sustainability challenges. A comprehensive assessment should additionally consider methodological rigor, originality, practical applicability and independently verified research outcomes. This profile describes thematic suitability and does not represent a confirmed award decision.

Conclusion

Alejandra Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar’s documented publication addresses the sustainability and management of municipal drinking-water services in Andalusia. Its emphasis on efficiency, management models and spatial interdependence provides a relevant contribution to discussions of public-service administration. Verification of author-level metrics and detailed findings would strengthen any broader evaluation of research impact and innovation.

References

  1. Rodríguez-Carlancha Avivar, A. (2026). Towards Sustainable Municipal Drinking-Water Services: Long-Term Efficiency, Management Models, and Spatial Interdependence in Andalusia, Spain. Sustainability.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su181910162
  2. MDPI. (2026). Sustainability, journal publication platform and article record.
  3. International Organization for Standardization. ISO 24512: Activities relating to drinking water and wastewater services — Guidelines for the management of drinking water utilities and for the assessment of drinking water services.
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier and profile.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9193-5245
  5. International ISSN Centre. (n.d.). ISSN 2071-1050: Sustainability.
  6. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Award website.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Emily Maria K Jose | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Emily Maria K Jose | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, India

A dedicated research scholar and aspiring academic, Emily Maria K. Jose is passionate about the fields of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour. With a rich academic background and a diverse professional experience, she is committed to using her knowledge and skills to contribute to the advancement of education and research. Emily aims to inspire students and researchers through her innovative teaching methods and insightful academic pursuits.

Publication Profile : 

Scopus

Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Management (Pursuing, 2020–2023), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
  • MBA in Leadership & Management (2018–2020), Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) (2015–2018), Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Kannur

Professional Experience 💼

Emily is an Assistant Professor with expertise in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organizational Behaviour (OB). She has taught postgraduate students at XIME, Bengaluru (Jan–Jul 2024), where she designed course materials, delivered lectures, and mentored students on academic and career development. She also guided research projects and internships.

Her professional journey also includes experience as a Finance Intern at Reliance E-Commerce (Jul 2019–Feb 2020), where she worked with SAP Finance and auditing reports. Additionally, Emily has worked as a Marketing Executive at Aedi Tech, a Quality Intern at Narayana Hrudayalaya, and a Data Management Intern at Violet Health India. These roles have honed her skills in data analysis, quality assurance, social media marketing, and business operations.

Research Interests 🔬

Emily’s research focuses on the intersection of organizational behavior, emotional intelligence, and workplace dynamics, with particular attention to toxic leadership, organizational politics, and work-life balance. She has published multiple research papers in Scopus-indexed journals, such as the International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking and the International Journal of Work Innovation. Notable studies include the impact of perceived organizational politics on emotional intelligence and employee engagement, as well as a bibliometric analysis on toxic leadership and its effects on employee behavior. She is also exploring the integration of personal and machine intelligence in enhancing service performance within the service industry.

Publications 📚

  1. Jose, E. M. K., Prasanna, A., Kushwaha, B. P., & Das, M. (2024). Can generative AI motivate management students? The role of perceived value and information literacy. International Journal of Management Education, 22(3), 101082.
  2. Jose, E. M. K., & Kushwaha, B. P. (2024). Technopreneurship in startups and understanding their entrepreneurial mindset: An empirical evidence. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development, 23(4), 335–354.
  3. Jose, E. M. K., & Kushwaha, B. P. (2024). Does perceived organisational politics affect emotional intelligence and employee engagement? An empirical study. International Journal of Work Innovation, 5(4), 311–332.
  4. Jose, E. M. K., & Kushwaha, B. P. (2024). The dark side of organisational identification: Systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis on toxic leadership on employee’s behaviour. International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 18(2), 240–265.
  5. Jose, E. M. K., & Kushwaha, B. P. (2024). Twenty years of emotional intelligence in academia: A methodological review. International Journal of Learning and Change, 16(4), 385–419.