Research Excellence Award

Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu
National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu is an academic researcher affiliated with the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The researcher has contributed to the fields of accounting, taxation, qualitative research methodologies, auditing technologies, and financial governance within the broader discipline of Business, Management and Accounting. The scholarly profile demonstrates sustained academic productivity, interdisciplinary engagement, and growing international visibility through peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus and Crossref databases.[1]

The researcher’s academic work reflects ongoing engagement with emerging themes such as digital transformation in accounting practices, innovative health financing models, transfer pricing behavior, and methodological debates in qualitative research. Publications associated with the researcher indicate contributions to contemporary academic discourse within African and global research contexts.[2][3]

Abstract

This academic recognition article presents an overview of the scholarly contributions, institutional affiliations, and research achievements associated with Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu. The researcher has established a developing academic profile in the domains of accounting, auditing, qualitative methodology, financial governance, and taxation studies. Indexed publications demonstrate engagement with digital transformation, financial innovation, transfer pricing, and higher education research. Citation indicators and publication metrics further reflect growing scholarly visibility within international academic networks.[1][4]

Keywords

Accounting Research; Qualitative Methodology; Digital Auditing; Transfer Pricing; Financial Governance; Health Financing; Business Management; African Research Studies; Scopus Indexed Research; Academic Innovation.

Introduction

The contemporary academic environment increasingly recognizes interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses practical, theoretical, and policy-related challenges within society. Researchers working in accounting and management studies are expected to engage critically with issues related to governance, financial sustainability, organizational accountability, and digital transformation. Within this context, Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu has contributed research exploring accounting education, qualitative methodologies, taxation behavior, and financial innovation in African and global contexts.[5]

The researcher’s academic activities have included institutional teaching, scholarly publication, collaborative research, and participation in higher education systems in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Institutional affiliations with the National University of Science and Technology and North-West University demonstrate engagement with regional and international academic environments.[6]

Research Profile

Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu maintains an active scholarly profile indexed within Scopus and ORCID systems. The researcher has produced multiple peer-reviewed journal articles across areas associated with accounting, management sciences, and research methodology. Current bibliometric indicators include 30 indexed documents, 756 citations, and an h-index of 12, reflecting measurable scholarly engagement and citation influence.[1]

The researcher has also been associated with teaching and academic service roles, including lecturer responsibilities in accounting and temporary external examination activities. Academic qualifications and institutional engagements demonstrate continued involvement in higher education and research development initiatives.[6]

• Affiliated with the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.
• Associated with North-West University, South Africa.
• Research specialization in accounting and business management studies.
• Contributor to qualitative methodology and auditing technology research.
• Active ORCID and Scopus research profile participation.

Research Contributions

The research contributions associated with Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu address several contemporary themes relevant to accounting, auditing, qualitative methodology, and organizational governance. Publications explore digital auditing systems, innovative taxation models, accounting education, and qualitative saturation debates in digital-era research environments.[2][7]

Particular attention has been given to methodological challenges in qualitative research, especially regarding saturation attainment and digital research environments. These contributions engage with evolving methodological concerns affecting social science and management research globally.[3]

• Research on qualitative saturation in digital research contexts.
• Studies concerning innovative tax models in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Analysis of transfer pricing practices and institutional behavior.
• Investigations into digital technologies in external auditing.
• Research regarding hidden curriculum issues in accounting education.

Publications

Selected publications attributed to the researcher include recent peer-reviewed journal articles indexed through Crossref and Scopus databases.[2]

1. Saturation in the Digital Qualitative Research: Examining the Factors Influencing Saturation Attainment. Cogent Arts & Humanities (2026).
2. Rethinking Health Financing: An Analysis of Innovative Tax Models in Sub-Saharan African Contexts. Economies (2026).
3. An Exploration of Growth Strategies for a Career Guidance Organisation in South Africa. Cogent Education (2025).
4. Conceptualising the Behaviour of MNEs, Tax Authorities and Tax Consultants in Respect of Transfer Pricing Practices – A Three-Layer Analysis. Accounting, Economics, and Law: A Convivium (2025).

Research Impact

The citation profile associated with the researcher demonstrates measurable engagement with scholarly audiences across multiple disciplines. Research outputs have contributed to discussions on governance, qualitative methodology, taxation, and digital auditing technologies. The researcher’s publications are cited within academic studies addressing accounting education, digital transformation, and organizational finance.[1]

An h-index of 12 and a citation count exceeding 700 citations indicate continuing visibility within scholarly communication systems. Such indicators suggest that the researcher’s work has achieved relevance within academic discourse related to business and management studies.[1]

Award Suitability

The scholarly profile of Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu demonstrates alignment with the objectives commonly associated with international academic recognition programs such as the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. The researcher’s contributions to digital auditing, qualitative methodology, taxation systems, and accounting education reflect engagement with emerging interdisciplinary challenges in business and financial research.[7]

Academic productivity, citation influence, institutional engagement, and ongoing publication activity collectively support consideration for research excellence and innovation-oriented recognition initiatives. The integration of methodological scholarship with applied financial and organizational themes further contributes to the researcher’s academic relevance within international scholarly communities.[2]

Conclusion

Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu has developed a scholarly profile characterized by interdisciplinary accounting and management research, methodological engagement, and sustained academic publication activity. Contributions to qualitative research methodology, financial governance, and digital auditing illustrate responsiveness to evolving academic and professional challenges within contemporary business environments. Bibliometric indicators and institutional affiliations further reflect active participation in international research ecosystems and higher education scholarship.[1]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
  
• Scopus Author Profile
  
• Google Scholar Profile
  

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Favouat Yelesedzani Mpofu, Author ID 57854286400. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57854286400
   
2. Crossref. (2026). Saturation in the Digital Qualitative Research: Examining the Factors Influencing Saturation Attainment.
   https://doi.org/10.1080/23311983.2026.2639313
   
3. Crossref. (2025). The Saturation Dilemma Reconsidered: Role, Challenges and Controversies for Qualitative Research in the Digital Era.
   https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251348542
   
4. ORCID. (n.d.). Favourate Y Mpofu ORCID Profile.
   orcid.org/0000-0002-6309-1697
   
5. Crossref. (2025). Conceptualising the Behaviour of MNEs, Tax Authorities and Tax Consultants in Respect of Transfer Pricing Practices – A Three-Layer Analysis.
   https://doi.org/10.1515/ael-2022-0036
   
6. National University of Science and Technology. (n.d.). Institutional affiliation and academic employment records.
7. Crossref. (2025). The Application of Digital Technologies in External Auditing: A Double Edged Sword?
   https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v7i1.641