Henri Zoungrana | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Henri Zoungrana
Thomas Sankara University

Henri Zoungrana
Affiliation Thomas Sankara University
Country Burkina Faso
Scopus ID 59320324100
Documents 4
Citations 1
h-index 1
Subject Area Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Event Global Best Achievements Awards
ORCID 0009-0008-7491-7280

Henri Zoungrana is a researcher affiliated with Thomas Sankara University in Burkina Faso whose scholarly profile is situated within the fields of Economics, Econometrics and Finance. His research record, as represented in the supplied academic identifiers and bibliographic information, includes four indexed documents, one citation and an h-index of 1. The profile provides a basis for documenting his research activity and academic contribution in the context of the Innovative Research Award.

Abstract

Henri Zoungrana is an academic researcher affiliated with Thomas Sankara University in Burkina Faso, working within Economics, Econometrics and Finance. His indexed scholarly profile records four documents, one citation and an h-index of 1, providing a concise bibliometric representation of his research activity. His ORCID identifier offers an additional persistent connection to his scholarly identity, while his Scopus author record supports verification of indexed publications and citation information. The Innovative Research Award provides a context for recognizing documented research activity and scholarly engagement. This article summarizes his research profile, publication record, academic contribution, measurable impact and relevant recognition context.

Keywords

Henri Zoungrana; Thomas Sankara University; Burkina Faso; Economics; Econometrics; Finance; Innovative Research Award; scholarly research; Scopus; ORCID; academic publications; research impact.

Introduction

Academic research in economics, econometrics and finance encompasses the systematic study of economic behavior, quantitative relationships, financial systems and evidence-based approaches to policy and decision-making. Within this broad disciplinary environment, bibliographic databases such as Scopus provide structured records that can be used to examine indexed scholarly output and citation activity. Henri Zoungrana is associated with Thomas Sankara University in Burkina Faso and has a documented Scopus author profile under ID 59320324100. [1] His academic identity is additionally represented through ORCID, providing a persistent identifier for distinguishing his scholarly activities from those of other researchers.

Research Profile

Zoungrana’s research profile is classified within Economics, Econometrics and Finance, a multidisciplinary area combining theoretical economic analysis with quantitative and financial approaches. The available bibliographic record identifies four documents associated with his Scopus author profile, together with one citation and an h-index of 1. [1] These indicators describe the indexed record available through the cited database and should be interpreted as bibliometric measures rather than as comprehensive assessments of an academic’s complete research activity. His affiliation with Thomas Sankara University places his scholarly work within Burkina Faso’s higher-education and research environment.

Research Contributions

The documented contribution of Henri Zoungrana can be considered through his participation in scholarly research within Economics, Econometrics and Finance and through the publications represented in his indexed author record. Four Scopus-indexed documents provide evidence of sustained scholarly output in the database, while the associated citation and h-index values indicate measurable but comparatively early-stage bibliometric visibility. [1] A complete evaluation of research contribution would additionally require examination of individual publications, research methods, co-authorship, datasets, research projects and disciplinary relevance beyond the bibliometric indicators supplied here.

Publications

The supplied Scopus information records four documents for Henri Zoungrana under author ID 59320324100. [1] The available information does not provide the titles, publication years, journals, publishers or individual DOI identifiers for those documents. Accordingly, this article does not attribute specific research findings or publication details that cannot be independently established from the supplied profile information. Individual publication records can be verified through the researcher’s Scopus author profile and, where available, corresponding publisher or DOI records.

Research Impact

The indexed research profile records one citation and an h-index of 1. [1] These figures provide a limited quantitative view of scholarly visibility within the cited database at the time represented by the supplied information. Citation counts can change as databases are updated and may not capture citations indexed elsewhere. Research impact can also include contributions to academic knowledge, collaboration, teaching, professional practice, policy development and societal applications, which cannot be inferred solely from the available bibliometric indicators.

Award Suitability

Henri Zoungrana’s documented affiliation, disciplinary area and indexed research record provide identifiable academic information relevant to consideration in the context of an Innovative Research Award. His profile connects him with Thomas Sankara University and the fields of Economics, Econometrics and Finance, while the Scopus record establishes four indexed documents and measurable citation activity. [1] Final award decisions should be based on the applicable award criteria and the complete materials submitted for evaluation, including verified publications, research significance, originality, supporting documentation and other requirements established by the awarding organization.

Conclusion

Henri Zoungrana is a researcher affiliated with Thomas Sankara University in Burkina Faso whose documented scholarly profile falls within Economics, Econometrics and Finance. His available Scopus record contains four documents, one citation and an h-index of 1, while his ORCID identifier provides a persistent scholarly identity. [1] The available evidence establishes a research profile that can be documented through recognized academic identifiers and bibliographic records. More detailed assessment of his scholarly contribution would require examination of the underlying publications and additional research outputs.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Henri Zoungrana, Author ID 59320324100. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59320324100
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Henri Zoungrana. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7491-7280
  3. Global Best Achievements Awards. (2026). Official award website.
    https://bestachievements.com/
  4. Climate finance for adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa: assessing sources and instruments.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2026.2662079

Gedefaw Abebe Abiye | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Gedefaw Abebe Abiye | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Gedefaw Abebe Abiye is a Lecturer at Bonga University and a PhD candidate at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with a strong background in agricultural economics, holding a BSc and MSc from the University of Gondar and Arba Minch University, respectively. He has four years of experience in teaching, research, and community engagement, including serving as department head of Agricultural Economics. His research focuses on development economics, agricultural technology adoption, and policy analysis, particularly the impacts of Ethiopia’s Home-Grown Economic Reform on mechanized farming, school feeding programs, and informal insurance interties. Gedefaw has published four Web of Science- and Scopus-indexed articles addressing crop productivity, organic fertilizer use, improved seed adoption, and child labor, with an additional four manuscripts under review or in preparation on topics including mechanization, household consumption, inflation, and education outcomes. His work has generated 99 citations across 52 documents, yielding an h-index of 2, reflecting growing recognition of his contributions in agricultural economics and development policy. Beyond publications, he serves as an academic editor for PLOS One and has reviewed 18 articles for Elsevier journals. His research combines micro- and macro-level evidence to provide insights for agricultural development, economic reform, and sustainable livelihoods in Ethiopia and similar developing contexts.

Profile: Scopus | ORCIDΒ 

Featured Publications

Abebe, G., & Fikre, S. (2021). Individual, household, and community level factors of child labor in rural Ethiopia. Cogent Social Sciences, 7(1), 1961402

Inder Sekhar Yadav | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inder Sekhar Yadav | Economics | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inder Sekhar Yadav, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.

Dr. Inder Sekhar Yadav (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur πŸ›οΈ. Specializing in Financial Economics, Corporate Finance, and Agricultural Economics πŸ“Š, he has guided multiple Ph.D. and M.Sc. scholars πŸŽ“. With extensive research in public enterprises, financial markets, and rural development, he has received prestigious awards πŸ†, including the Prof. M. J. Manohar Rao Young Economist Award. His contributions to academia and policy research continue to shape economic thought globally. 🌍

🌟 Professional Profile

πŸŽ“ Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Inder Sekhar Yadav embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in Economics. He completed his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Hyderabad in 2009, following his M.Phil. (2005) and M.A. (2003) in the same field. His early academic years were marked by a keen interest in financial economics, corporate finance, and development studies, laying the groundwork for his future research and professional endeavors.

πŸ’Ό Professional Endeavors

Dr. Yadav has an extensive teaching and research career. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur, a position he has held since October 2021. His professional journey includes roles as an Assistant Professor at IIT Kharagpur (2015-2021), the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad (2011-2015), and IFHE, Hyderabad (2010-2011). Additionally, he contributed as a Junior Consultant at the Institute of Economic Growth, RBI Endowment Unit, Delhi University (2008-2010), where he developed his expertise in economic analysis and policy research.

πŸ”¬ Contributions and Research Focus On EconomicsΒ 

Dr. Yadav’s research spans various domains, including Financial Economics, Corporate Finance, Industrial Economics, Labour Economics, and Agricultural Economics. As a Principal Investigator, he has led significant projects, such as the Assessment of Disparity of Agricultural Credit and its Impact on Farm Production in India and Measuring Efficiency in Central Public Enterprises in India. As a Co-Principal Investigator, he has worked on critical issues like profitability in agricultural sectors and agri-marketing policies for small farmers. His research has profound implications for economic growth, financial markets,

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Yadav’s impact extends beyond academia. He has mentored five awarded Ph.D. scholars and is currently guiding seven more. Additionally, he has supervised over 30 MSc theses at IIT Kharagpur. His influence is evident in his role as a faculty member, administrator, and researcher, shaping the next generation of economists and policymakers.

πŸ† Awards and Honors

Dr. Yadav’s excellence has been acknowledged with prestigious accolades, including:

  • Prof. M. J. Manohar Rao Young Economist Award (2013) by The Indian Econometric Society.
  • ICSSR Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship (2006-08) under the Ministry of HRD.
  • Best Paper Awards at the IIM Indore Research Conference (2012) and International Conference on Business and Finance (2010).
  • UGC-NET qualification in Economics (2005, 2006), reinforcing his academic credibility.

πŸ“š Academic CitationsΒ 

Dr. Yadav has actively contributed to international and national conferences, presenting research on financial development, economic growth, and investment trends. Notable conferences include the Development Economics Conference, University of Lincoln (2024), and the Southern Economic Association meetings (2022, 2016). His work on financial integration, macroeconomic volatility, and corporate investment strategies has been widely recognized in academic circles.

πŸš€ Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Yadav’s contributions to economics and finance continue to shape policy discourse and academic inquiry. His commitment to mentoring young researchers, leading impactful projects, and publishing influential research ensures a lasting legacy in the field. Looking ahead, he aims to expand interdisciplinary collaborations, enhance economic modeling techniques, and contribute to policy development in financial markets and agricultural economics.

His journey, marked by academic excellence, impactful research, and dedicated mentorship, reflects his unwavering commitment to the advancement of economic sciences and financial policy development.

πŸ“šPublications Top Notes

1️⃣ Financial development and economic growth: panel evidence from BRICS
πŸ“– Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science 24 (47), 113-126
πŸ”’ Citations: 465 | πŸ“† Year: 2019

2️⃣ The nexus between firm size, growth and profitability: new panel data evidence from Asia–Pacific markets
πŸ“– European Journal of Management and Business Economics 31 (1), 115-140
πŸ”’ Citations: 110 | πŸ“† Year: 2022

3️⃣ Does corporate governance affect dividend policy in India? Firm-level evidence from new indices
πŸ“– Managerial Finance 45 (9), 1219-1238
πŸ”’ Citations: 55 | πŸ“† Year: 2019

4️⃣ Explaining India’s current account deficit: A time series perspective
πŸ“– Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies 26 (1), 117-138
πŸ”’ Citations: 45 | πŸ“† Year: 2019

5️⃣ Role of corporate governance in determining dividend policy: Panel evidence from India
πŸ“– International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance 9 (3), 111-115
πŸ”’ Citations: 37 | πŸ“† Year: 2018

6️⃣ The size and growth of firms: new evidence on law of proportionate effect from Asia
πŸ“– Journal of Asia Business Studies 14 (1), 91-108
πŸ”’ Citations: 23 | πŸ“† Year: 2020

7️⃣ Agricultural credit and productivity of crops in India: field evidence from small and marginal farmers across social groups
πŸ“– Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies 14 (3), 435-454
πŸ”’ Citations: 22 | πŸ“† Year: 2024

8️⃣ Macroeconomic Relationship in India: ARDL Evidence on Cointegration and Causality
πŸ“– Journal of Quantitative Economics 9 (1), 156-168
πŸ”’ Citations: 20 | πŸ“† Year: 2011

9️⃣ Causality between Public Expenditure and National Income in India: A Reexamination
πŸ“– The IUP Journal of Public Finance, 36-51
πŸ”’ Citations: 20 | πŸ“† Year: 2007

πŸ”Ÿ Stock market integration and volatility spillovers: new evidence from Asia–Pacific and European markets
πŸ“– The Journal of Risk Finance 24 (2), 186-211
πŸ”’ Citations: 14 | πŸ“† Year: 2023

πŸ”Ή Saving, Investment and Growth in India: Evidence from Cointegration and Causality Tests
πŸ“– Economic Alternatives 12 (1), 55-68
πŸ”’ Citations: 14 | πŸ“† Year: 2018

πŸ”Ή Financial markets development and financing choice of firms: New evidence from Asia
πŸ“– Asia-Pacific Financial Markets 26 (4), 429-451
πŸ”’ Citations: 13 | πŸ“† Year: 2019

πŸ”Ή Product market competition, agency cost and dividend payouts: new evidence from emerging market
πŸ“– Journal of Management and Governance 26 (3), 925-956
πŸ”’ Citations: 10 | πŸ“† Year: 2022

πŸ”Ή Financial integration in Asia: a macroeconomic perspective
πŸ“– The Developing Economies 59 (1), 64-101
πŸ”’ Citations: 9 | πŸ“† Year: 2021

πŸ”Ή Information-sharing experiences of professionals looking after children with cancer: a qualitative exploration from a specialist paediatric oncology unit in India
πŸ“– ecancermedicalscience 16, 1399
πŸ”’ Citations: 7 | πŸ“† Year: 2022

πŸ”Ή The profitability and size of Indian companies: An empirical analysis
πŸ“– South Asian Journal of Management 21 (1), 32
πŸ”’ Citations: 6 | πŸ“† Year: 2014

πŸ”Ή Dividend behavior of Indian firms: new evidence from large data set
πŸ“– Journal of Asia-Pacific Business 22 (1), 4-38
πŸ”’ Citations: 5 | πŸ“† Year: 2021

πŸ”Ή Industrial Structure and Performance in AP and Gujarat vis-a-vis India: A Comparative Study using ASI Data
πŸ“– The Journal of Industrial Statistics 2 (2), 258-280
πŸ”’ Citations: 5 | πŸ“† Year: 2013

πŸ”Ή Co-integration, Causality, Money and Income in India
πŸ“– Journal of Quantitative Economics
πŸ”’ Citations: 5 | πŸ“† Year: 2008

πŸ”Ή Disparity of agricultural credit in India: field data evidence from farmers across social groups
πŸ“– International Journal of Social Economics 50 (2), 180-194
πŸ”’ Citations: 4 | πŸ“† Year: 2023

πŸ”Ή Financial integration and macroeconomic volatility: evidence from Asia
πŸ“– Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences 35 (2), 94-112
πŸ”’ Citations: 4 | πŸ“† Year: 2019

πŸ”Ή Dynamics of capital controls: panel evidence from Asia
πŸ“– Journal of Economic Studies 47 (2), 242-263
πŸ”’ Citations: 3 | πŸ“† Year: 2020