Agar Marín-Morales | Prosocial behavior | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Agar Marín-Morales | Prosocial behavior | Best Research Article Award

Assistant Professor at University of Huelva, Spain

Dr. Agar Marín-Morales is a highly accomplished Spanish neuroscientist and clinical psychologist with a specialized focus on gender-based violence. Her work intersects neuropsychology, moral cognition, empathy, and emotional regulation in violent male offenders. She currently holds a competitive Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral research position at the Universidad de Huelva. Her research, deeply rooted in interdisciplinary neuroscience, has contributed significantly to understanding the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying intimate partner violence. Dr. Marín-Morales is recognized for her leadership in research, international collaboration, academic teaching, and impactful public engagement.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2014Licenciatura en Psicología (with Extraordinary Award), Universidad de Huelva, Spain

  • 2016Máster en Psicología General Sanitaria (Outstanding), Universidad de Granada

  • 2016Máster en Investigación Aplicada a los Trastornos Mentales (Outstanding), Universidad de Huelva

  • 2021PhD in Psychology (International Doctorate, Cum Laude, Extraordinary Award), Universidad de Granada

Professional Experience 💼

  • 2024–PresentJuan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Researcher, Universidad de Huelva

  • 2022–2023Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellow, Universidad de Valencia & Universidad de Granada

  • 2022Substitute Lecturer & Researcher, Universidad de Huelva

  • 2021–2022Postdoctoral Bridge Fellowship, Universidad de Granada

  • 2016–2021FPU Pre-doctoral Researcher, Universidad de Granada

  • She has held research positions in prestigious national and international institutions including research stays at the University of Maryland (USA) and University of Amsterdam (Netherlands).

  • Teaching experience: Over 500 hours, including Master’s programs, supervision of thesis projects, and development of teaching materials.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Primary Focus:

    • Violence against women, especially neuroscientific analysis of male abusers

    • Emotional regulation and empathy

    • Neuropsychological profiling and brain imaging (fMRI)

    • Moral reasoning and social cognition in offender populations

  • Secondary Interests:

    • Psychopathy and forensic psychology

    • Cross-cultural neurodevelopment

    • Innovation in academic instruction and psychological assessment tools

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Extraordinary Awards:

    • For Licenciatura (undergraduate studies)

    • For PhD (Doctorate in Psychology)

  • Winner, Institute of Neuroscience, Universidad de Granada (Applied Neuroscience category)

  • Winner, University Equality & Inclusion Office (Doctoral Thesis Award – Equality Modality)

  • Third Place, Government Delegation Against Gender Violence (Best Doctoral Thesis)

  • Winner, National Award for Best University Monograph Publication

  • Multiple best oral communication awards at prestigious national and international conferences

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Agar Marín-Morales demonstrates a rare combination of deep scientific rigor, impactful public engagement, and dedicated teaching. Her research contributes significantly to the psychological and neural understanding of gender-based violence, a pressing social issue. She has published extensively in high-impact journals (Q1, Q2), led innovative projects, developed patented psychological tools, and participated in international collaborations. With a strong academic trajectory and recognized excellence in both research and societal impact, she is an outstanding candidate for academic awards and further research leadership opportunities.

Publications 📚

  • 🧠 “Are psychological measures and actuarial data equally effective…?”
    🔹 PLOS ONE, 2018 | JCR: 2.740 (Q2)
    📈 Citations: 11
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  • ⚖️ “Would You Allow Your Wife to Dress in a Miniskirt…?”
    🔹 Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2020 | JCR: 6.144 (Q1)
    📈 Citations: 22
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  • 💔 “Emotional Regulation in Male Batterers…”
    🔹 Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2021 | JCR: 6.144 (Q1)
    📈 Citations: 21
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  • 🔍 “Aggression and Individual Characteristics in Correctional Settings”
    🔹 Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2021 | JCR: 4.791 (Q1)
    📈 Citations: 5
    🖊️ Corresponding Author
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  • 🧠 “Lower Brain Volume and Poorer Emotional Regulation…”
    🔹 Psychology of Violence, 2021 | JCR: 4.147 (Q1)
    📈 Citations: 7
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  • 📖 Book Chapter: “Violencia de género, estrés y sus consecuencias”
    🔹 In Un villano llamado estrés (Pirámide, Editorial Nº1 in Psychology), 2019
    📘 ISBN: 978-84-368-4142-8
    🖊️ Corresponding Author


  • 🔬 “Resting-State Functional Connectivity and Socioemotional Processes…”
    🔹 Scientific Reports, 2022 | JCR: 4.997 (Q1)
    📈 Citations: 10
    🖊️ Corresponding Author
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  • 🧩 “Social Mentalizing and Crus II Connectivity in Male Perpetrators”
    🔹 Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2022 | JCR: 5.250 (Q1)
    📈 Citations: 7
    🖊️ Corresponding Author
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  • 🧠 “Personality Characteristics in IPV Perpetrators”
    🔹 Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 2022 | JCR: 3.198 (Q2)
    📈 Citations: 13
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  • 🌐 “Intrinsic Neural Network Dynamics and Emotion Regulation”
    🔹 Brain Structure and Function, 2023 | JCR: 2.9 (Q1)
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Fanghua Wu | ESG | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fanghua Wu | ESG | Best Researcher Award

PHD at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr. Fanghua Wu is a PhD economist specializing in digitalization, carbon emissions, sustainability, and green innovation. Her research focuses on understanding how the digital economy impacts carbon emissions and the long-term implications for environmental and social sustainability. Through data-driven analysis, she provides valuable insights to policymakers and industry leaders, aiding the development and implementation of sustainability strategies. Her work has been published in several high-impact academic journals.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • PhD in Economics – Universiti Sains Malaysia

Professional Experience 💼

  • Researcher in Economics, Digitalization, and Sustainability
    • Conducts in-depth research on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), green innovation, economics, finance, and sustainable development.
    • Explores how digitalization affects sustainability strategies and long-term economic growth.
    • Uses empirical analysis to support policy development and business innovation in green finance.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policies
  • Green Innovation and Sustainable Development
  • Digital Economy and Finance
  • Carbon Emission Control and Climate Change Mitigation
  • Impact of Green Finance on Economic Growth

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Nominee for Best Researcher Award
  • Recognized for significant contributions to research on sustainability, digital transformation, and carbon emissions.
  • Published in renowned journals, including:
    • Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
    • Journal of Environmental Management

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Fanghua Wu is a dedicated economist whose research bridges the gap between digitalization and sustainability. By leveraging quantitative analyses and case studies, she demonstrates how green finance, ESG criteria, and innovation contribute to sustainable economic development. Her contributions not only advance academic knowledge but also provide a foundation for policymakers and industries to implement effective sustainability strategies.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Spatial and Temporal Evolution Patterns and Spatial Spillover Effects of Carbon Emissions in China in the Context of Digital Economy

  • 🖊️ Authors: C. Wang, H. Ibrahim, F. Wu, W. Chang
  • 📖 Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • 🔢 Volume: 373
  • 📄 Article: 123811
  • 🔢 Cited by: 2
  • 📅 Year: 2025

2️⃣ Impact of Green Finance on Carbon Emissions: Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Provincial Panel Data

  • 🖊️ Authors: F. Wu, C. Wang, H. Ibrahim, P. Liu
  • 📖 Journal: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Xinzhou Qi | ESG | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xinzhou Qi | ESG | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral fellow at Guotaijunan, China

Xinzhou Qi is a Ph.D. Candidate in Business Management at Fudan University, Shanghai, China, with a focus on sustainable business practices, innovation, and enterprise transformation. He is actively involved in research related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), carbon emissions, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Xinzhou’s academic background and professional experiences reflect a deep commitment to addressing the complex challenges of sustainable development, particularly in business contexts.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2020 – Present: Ph.D. in Business Management (Expected 2024), Fudan University, Shanghai, China
    • Supervisor: Professor Zhong Ning
  • 2023: Joint Doctoral Research Scholar, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
    • Supervisor: Professor Eric Li
  • 2018 – 2020: Master of Finance, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
    • Supervisor: Professor Chiwei Su
  • 2013 – 2017: Bachelor of Science in Information and Computing Sciences, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, China
    • GPA: 4.9/5.0

Professional Experience 💼

  • 2022 – Present: Research Assistant, China National Key R&D Plan “Culture, Technology and Modern Service Industry” (No. 2022YFF0903400)
  • 2020 – 2021: Research Assistant, Shanghai Soft Science Research Program “Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan” (No. WBH1019063)
  • 2020 – 2021: Research Assistant, Business Plan and Growth Strategy of Angkor Airlines in Cambodia (No. WAH1019116)
  • 2018 – 2019: Research Assistant, Shanghai Soft Science Research Program “Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan” (No. WBH1019033)

Research Interests 🔬

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies
  • Carbon emissions reduction
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Enterprise transformation
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2021-2022: University Scholarship, Fudan University
  • 2021-2022: Outstanding Student Award, Fudan University
  • 2020-2021: Excellent Teaching Assistant Award, Fudan University
  • 2017: Outstanding Student Award, Shandong, China
  • 2014-2015: Second Place in China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling, Shandong, China

Teaching Assistant Experience

  • 2021-2022:
    • Crisis Management (Executive MBA, University of Lethbridge)
    • Strategic Management (MBA, Fudan University)
    • Agile Marketing and Growth Strategies (MBA, Fudan University)
    • Brand Building & Integrated Marketing (MBA, Ogivy & NCCU)
  • 2020-2021:
    • Sinology and Leadership (MBA, National Chengchi University)
    • Business Model (MBA, Fudan University)

Conclusion🌟

Xinzhou Qi’s academic and professional work bridges the fields of business management, sustainability, and innovation. His research emphasizes the importance of responsible business practices in light of global challenges like climate change, ESG performance, and economic policy uncertainty. With experience as a research assistant and teaching assistant, along with his scholarly contributions, Xinzhou is poised to continue making significant contributions to the academic community and the field of sustainable business management.

Publications 📚

📄 Navigating the tides of uncertainty: exploring the complex relationship between global economic policy and crude oil transportation
Qi, X., Zhang, W., Sun, L., Hu, Z., Ning, Z.
Maritime Economics and Logistics, 2024, 26(4), pp. 612–629
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📄 Bridging the valley of death: examining university science parks’ influence on revenue generation
Qi, X.-Z., Li, E.P.H., Wei, Z., Ning, Z.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 2024, 30(5), pp. 1093–1121
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📄 Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in renewable energy
Qin, M., Hu, W., Qi, X., Chang, T.
Energy Economics, 2024, 131, 107403
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📄 An applied framework to assess sustainability awareness and corporate misconduct considering just transition
Qi, X., Sun, L., Hu, Z., Li, E., Ning, Z.
Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 2023, 103, 107261
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📄 Study on international carbon emission quota allocation of shipping industry-based on fairness and efficiency
Hu, Z., Huang, Y., Sun, L., Qi, X., Pan, X.
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023, 10, 1269643
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📄 Is economic policy uncertainty an excuse for corporate fraud?
Ning, Z., Qi, X.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2023, 36(2), 2182809
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📄 Incubator role of foreign venture capital: evidence from overseas listing of enterprises
Qi, X., Ning, Z., Qin, M.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2023, 36(2), 2142637
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📄 Economic policy uncertainty, investor sentiment and financial stability—an empirical study based on the time varying parameter-vector autoregression model
Qi, X.-Z., Ning, Z., Qin, M.
Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination, 2022, 17(3), pp. 779–799
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📄 Should gold be stored in chaotic eras?
Qin, M., Su, C.-W., Qi, X.-Z., Hao, L.-N.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2020, 33(1), pp. 224–242
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📄 Financial stability or instability? Impact from Chinese consumer confidence
Liu, S.-Q., Qi, X.-Z., Qin, M., Su, C.-W.
Romanian Journal of Economic Forecasting, 2019, 22(4), pp. 25–43
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