Zaka Ratsimalahelo | Inference in statistics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zaka Ratsimalahelo | Inference in statistics | Best Researcher Award

Zaka Ratsimalahelo | Marie and Louis Pasteur University | France

Prof. Zaka Ratsimalahelo, a distinguished academic in Econometrics at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur, has established a notable career in applied econometrics, microfinance, and development economics. He holds advanced degrees specializing in econometrics and has built extensive expertise through both teaching and research, contributing significantly to the understanding of financial development, rank determination of matrices, and microfinance dynamics. Throughout his career, Professor Ratsimalahelo has held key academic roles, actively engaging in high-impact projects addressing economic growth, financial inclusion, and the structural modeling of economic systems. His research focus spans theoretical econometrics, including rank tests based on matrix perturbation theory and VARMA model specification, as well as applied studies on financial development in West Africa and microfinance systems in Africa and Europe. He has authored influential publications in internationally recognized journals, with several works co-authored with leading scholars in economics and finance. His contributions have not only advanced scholarly discourse but also offered practical insights into policy and financial sector development. Professor Ratsimalahelo’s dedication to research excellence is reflected in his editorial involvement, academic collaborations, and recognition by peers, with his work being cited across multiple domains. His scholarly output demonstrates both depth in econometric theory and breadth in applied economic issues, underscoring his influence as a researcher and mentor. 17 Citations, 9 documents, 3 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Ratsimalahelo Z.* Rank test based on matrix perturbation theory. EERI Research Paper Series, 2001, Citations: 25.

2. Ratsimalahelo Z.* Strongly consistent determination of the rank of matrix. EERI Research Paper Series, 2003, Citations: 20.

3. Ratsimalahelo Z.*, Barry M.D. Financial development and economic growth: Evidence from West Africa. Economics Bulletin, 2010, 30(4), 2996–3009, Citations: 18.

4. Bouasria M., Ashta A., Ratsimalahelo Z.* Bottlenecks to financial development, financial inclusion, and microfinance: A case study of Mauritania. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 2020, 13(10), 239, Citations: 15.

5. Founanou M., Ratsimalahelo Z.* Financement des petites et moyennes entreprises en Afrique subsaharienne. La Revue des Sciences de Gestion, 2011, 249–250(3), 105–112, Citations: 10.

Murray Jennex | Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Murray Jennex | Statistics | Best Researcher Award

Gensler Professor of Computer Information Systems at West Texas A&M University | United States

Prof. Murray E. Jennex, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized scholar whose career spans academia, industry, and service, with a focus on knowledge management, cybersecurity, and crisis response. He earned his Ph.D. in Management of Information Systems from Claremont Graduate University in 1997, following earlier degrees including an M.S. in Software Engineering, an M.B.A. in Computer Information Systems, and a B.A. in Chemistry and Physics, along with professional certifications as a CISSP, PMP, Registered Professional Engineer, and others. Currently serving as Gensler Professor of Computer Information Systems at West Texas A&M University and Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, he has previously held leadership roles in academia and industry, including work at Southern California Edison and U.S.-funded international risk assessment projects. His research interests integrate organizational memory and knowledge management with cybersecurity management, crisis response, human trafficking detection, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. Skilled in system design, data analysis, project leadership, and applied AI/ML for security and social good, he has published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, achieving more than 7,000 citations and recognition as one of the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% of cited scientists since 2019. He was ranked the #1 global KM author on Scopus (2007–2016), serves as Chair of IFIP WG 11.1 on Information Security Management (2024–), and has held editorial leadership as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management. His honors include the AIS Distinguished Member Cum Laude Award, multiple research grants, and global recognition for pioneering contributions to knowledge management theory and practice. In conclusion, Prof. Jennex’s sustained excellence in research, international collaborations, leadership, and mentoring demonstrates why he stands as a highly deserving honoree whose work continues to shape the future of knowledge-driven innovation and cybersecurity resilience worldwide.

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Publications

  1. Jennex, M. E., & Olfman, L. (2003). A knowledge management success model: An extension of DeLone and McLean’s IS success model. AMCIS 2003 Proceedings, Paper 330. Citations: ~13

  2. Jennex, M. E., & Durcikova, A. (2013). Assessing knowledge loss risk. Proceedings of the 46th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 3478‑3487. Citations: ~96

  3. Jennex, M. E., Smolnik, S., & Croasdell, D. (2012). Towards a consensus knowledge management success definition. VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 39(2), 174‑188. Citations: ~184

  4. Jennex, M. E. (2017). Big data, the Internet of Things and the revised knowledge pyramid. Data Base for Advances in Information Systems, 48(4), 69‑79. Citations: ~117

  5. Jennex, M. E., & Amoroso, D. L. (2002). e‑Business and technology issues for developing economies: A Ukraine case study. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 10(1). Citations: ~62