Ebenezer Arthur Duncan | Marketing | Best Scholar Award

Dr. Ebenezer Arthur Duncan | Marketing | Best Scholar Award

University of Professional Studies, Accra | Ghana

Dr. Ebenezer Arthur Duncan (Ph.D.) is a distinguished Ghanaian academic and marketing professional with extensive experience in leadership, research, and business development. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, where he teaches Marketing, Leadership, People Management, and Research Methodology. Dr. Duncan has contributed significantly to the fields of sales and marketing within rural and community banking, insurance, and fast-moving consumer goods. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and an MPhil in Global Leadership from UPSA, where he was recognized as the Best Student and a BSc in Marketing from GIMPA (Best Student). His research interests include strategic management, product development, consumer behavior, and organizational leadership. Dr. Duncan has authored 1 documents, accumulating 13 citations and achieving an h-index of 1 by Scopus, reflecting his growing impact in marketing and leadership research. Beyond academia, he has consulted for several organizations, including Lorent Kal Travel Agency, Meridian Pre-University, and Sovereign Microfinance, leading initiatives in customer service training and business strategy. His academic excellence and professional achievements underscore his commitment to education, service, and ethical leadership.

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Featured Publications 

Tulashie, S. K., Dodoo, D., Ketu, E., Adiku, S. G. K., Miyittah, M. K., Forfoe, E., & Arthur, E. A. (2023). Environmental and socio-economic benefits of a circular economy for bioethanol production in the northern part of Ghana. Journal of Cleaner Production.

Shashank Singh Pawar | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Shashank Singh Pawar | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

Goa Institute of Management | India

Shashank Singh Pawar is a PhD candidate (FPM) in Marketing at the Goa Institute of Management, with education in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) and Industrial Engineering & Management (M.E.). His current research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropomorphism, and Consumer Behavior. According to Scopus profile, he has 5 in h-index, 2 in i10-index, 1 total citations, and 1 documents listed.  He has published in reputed outlets, including Computers in Human Behavior, and multiple conference proceedings addressing avatar interactions, generational differences, and the psychology of consumer-AI interactions. Also, he serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Consumer Studies (Wiley) and for INDAM, and has attended workshops in experimental design, teaching pedagogy, and research methods. His working papers explore the role of appeals in gifting behavior and the effects of avatar realism in consumer interactions. Prior to his doctoral work, he was Assistant Professor at Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, Indore . His academic achievements include a Best Paper Runner-up award at the 9th Indian Academy of Management (INDAM) Conference, among other recognitions

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Featured Publications

From efficiency to immersion: understanding generational differences in avatar interactions