Dongzhi Chen | Business | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dongzhi Chen | Business | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Tianjin University of Finance and Economics | China

Dr. Dongzhi Chen is a researcher at the China Tourism Academy / Data Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Beijing, specializing in tourism analytics, digital platforms, and consumer behavior within the hospitality sector. His research focuses on peer-to-peer accommodation, platform-based trust mechanisms, and the evolving dynamics of traveler–host interactions. Dr. Chen has produced 11 scholarly publications, which have collectively earned 146 citations and an h-index of 6, demonstrating both his academic productivity and the rising impact of his work. His recent article, “Hosts’ Facial Affinity in Peer-to-Peer Platforms: Scale Development and Validation”, reflects his expertise in developing behavioral scales, applying robust empirical methods, and exploring nuanced dimensions of digital hospitality engagement. Over the course of his research career, Dr. Chen has collaborated with 19 co-authors, contributing to multidisciplinary studies that address tourism experience quality, service personalization, consumer perception modeling, and data-driven strategic planning. His research has been cited in studies related to digital consumer psychology, platform governance, tourism marketing, and service innovation, underscoring its relevance to both industry practitioners and academic scholars. Dr. Chen’s work also plays an important societal and policy role by offering evidence-based insights that enhance cultural tourism development, inform government decision-making, and support the sustainable growth of China’s tourism ecosystem. With a strong commitment to methodological rigor and applied research, he aims to advance the global understanding of tourism behavior while promoting innovative approaches that improve service standards, strengthen the competitiveness of tourism industries, and contribute positively to the broader field of hospitality and tourism management.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Chen, D., Zhang, W., Lian, M., Ma, P., & Xu, J. (2025). Hosts’ facial affinity in peer‑to‑peer platforms: Scale development and validation. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2025.101339 

Chen, D., Zhang, W., Bi, J.-W., Qiu, H., & Lyu, J. (2024). Hosts’ online affinities and their impacts on the number of online reviews on peer-to-peer platforms. Tourism Management, 100, 104817. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2023.104817 ScienceDirect+1

Qiu, H., Chen, D., Yang, J., Zhang, K., & Liu, T. (2024). Tourism collaboration evaluation and research directions. Tourism Recreation Research, 49(2), 431–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2021.2023838 Taylor & Francis Online+1

Chen, D., & Bi, J.-W. (2022). Cue congruence effects of attribute performance and hosts’ service quality attributes on room sales on peer-to-peer accommodation platforms. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-10-2021-1275 ResearchGate+1

Qiu, H., Chen, D., Lyu, J., He, H., & Li, C. (2021). Affinity-seeking strategies of homestay hosts: Scale development and validation. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2021.09.008

Laith Tashtoush | Business Administration | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Tashtoush | Business Administration | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Near East University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Tashtoush is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Business Administration, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Near East University, Cyprus. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (2020) from Near East University, following a Master’s (2008) from Al-Albayt University and a Bachelor’s (2003) from Mu’tah University, Jordan. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in human resource management, organizational behavior, leadership studies, and innovation management. Dr. Tashtoush has guided numerous master’s students on topics ranging from artificial intelligence in marketing, sustainability, ethical leadership, to globalization and entrepreneurship, demonstrating his mentorship and leadership in academic research. His scholarly contributions include several publications in SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals, such as Sustainability, SAGE Open, and the South African Journal of Business Management, where he explores themes like servant leadership, organizational trust, human capital, and relationship marketing. His research interests focus on linking strategic HR practices, innovation capability, and organizational performance, integrating both theoretical and applied perspectives. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analytics, and conceptual model development, he effectively bridges academic inquiry with managerial practice. Dr. Tashtoush’s dedication to research excellence has earned him recognition within the international scholarly community. His career reflects a pursuit of impactful, interdisciplinary scholarship that advances sustainable organizational development and global management practices—positioning him as a dynamic and influential voice in contemporary business research.

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Featured Publications

  • Eyupoglu, S. Z., & Tashtoush, L. (2020). The relationship between human resource management practices and organisational citizenship behaviour. South African Journal of Business Management, 51(1), 1–11. Cited by: 31

  • Tashtoush, L. (2021). The role of information systems capabilities as a driving force in enhancing organizational performance. Journal of Information Systems and Informatics, 3(2), 303–328.  Cited by: 23

  • Tashtoush, L. (2021). The effect of social media on consumer buying behavior in commercial banks. Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, 6(2), 28–38. Cited by: 23

  • Harb, H. K., Eyupoglu, S. Z., & Tashtoush, L. (2023). The relationship between administrative empowerment and organizational commitment: The mediating role of job satisfaction amongst academic staff in higher education. SAGE Open, 13(4), 21582440231218229. Cited by: 9

  • Tashtoush, L. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the relationship between supply chain strategy and organizational performance. Asian Journal of Economics, Finance and Management, 7(1), 1–17. Cited by: 3