Jean Marcos da Silva – Sustainability – Best Researcher Award

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Jean Marcos da Silva – Sustainability – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jean Marcos da silva distinguished academic and researcher in the field Sustainability. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his PhD in Administration in 2020 at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) in Brazil, under the supervision of Jordana Marques Kneipp. From 2013 to 2015, he pursued a Master’s degree in Administration at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil. His thesis, titled “Public Policies for Cost Composition and Price Formation of Brazil Nuts,” was completed in 2015 under the guidance of Mariluce Paes de Souza, with funding from CAPES, Brazil. Between 2008 and 2012, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences from the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, with a thesis on “Economic Control of Activities in Family Agriculture: A Study Focused on the Management Information System,” supervised by Professor Dr Rosália Maria Passos da Silva. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogical Training for Non-Licensed Bachelors from the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Sul-Rio-Grandense (IFSUL) in Pelotas, Brazil, between 2018 and 2021. His thesis, titled “TO BE OR TO HAVE A TEACHING ATTITUDE? THAT IS THE QUESTION: A NARRATIVE OF A TEACHER-RESEARCHER,” was supervised by Janaina Schvambach. He completed his secondary education at E.E.F.M José de Anchieta (J.A) in Brazil, from 2005 to 2007.

Experience

He has pursued various supplementary courses to enhance his skills and knowledge. Between 2007 and 2008, he completed a short course in Informatics at Millenium Informatica (MI) in Brazil, totalling 85 hours. In 2007, he also undertook a short course in Quality at Work – Team Management at the School of the Legislative (INTERCÂMARAS) in Brazil, which lasted 20 hours. In 2009, he completed a short course in Oratory at Microlins (MICROLINS) in Brazil. In 2010, he engaged in university extension in Philosophy of Language: Rousseau at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 40 hours, and a short course in Interpersonal Relationships at the Euvaldo Lodi Institute (IEL/RO) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 16 hours. In 2014, he enrolled in an English course at Minds English School (MINDS) in Brazil, totalling 240 hours, although he interrupted this course in 2016. Additionally, in 2014, he completed a short course in Topics of Bibliometrics and Experimental Data Analysis (DEA) at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 8 hours. In 2020, he took a short course in Introduction to Project Management at the National School of Public Administration (ENAP) in Brasília, Brazil, for 20 hours, and another short course in Secretariat from Certificado Cursos Online (CO) in Brazil, which lasted 60 hours.

He has been a public servant and a dedicated full-time Lecturer-Researcher at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Sul-Rio-Grandense (IFSUL) since 2018, with a workload of 40 hours per week. He teaches courses on Management and Entrepreneurship as well as the Professional Area for Technician in Secretariat. Since March 2019, he has also served as the Coordinator of the Integrated Environmental Management Unit at IFSul-Venâncio Aires/RS. Between September 2018 and December 2018, he worked in Management, Business, and Sustainability. Additionally, since September 2018, he has been engaged in research and development at IFSul-Venâncio Aires/RS, focusing on Local Productive Arrangements and the Sustainability of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Since March 2018, he has been involved in professional development in the areas of Management and Entrepreneurship.

He also served as a Substitute Professor at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) from 2016 to 2017, with a full-time workload of 40 hours per week. In 2012, he worked as a Monitor at UNIR, with a part-time workload of 12 hours per week. His activities at UNIR included providing specialised technical services, such as analysing, reporting, and giving opinions on requests for the inclusion of courses and extension projects. From March 2017 to July 2017, he taught various accounting subjects, including Analysis of Accounts and Balances, International Accounting, Governmental Accounting Processing, and Accounting for Third Sector Organisations. He also coordinated the course in January and February 2017 and taught Planning and Business Budgeting, Final Paper, Proficiency in Accounting Fundamentals and Practices, and Financial Analysis of the Company from September 2016 to January 2017.

Since March 2011, he has been involved in research and development at CEDSA, focusing on Management and Sustainability in the Amazon, Accounting and Sustainability, Local Productive Development Arrangements, and Costs and Prices for Agroforestry Products.

Guidance and Supervisions

He has supervised and completed several undergraduate final projects. In 2017, he guided J. A. Freitas and E. R. Tomaz on their scientific work about the Public Digital Bookkeeping System (SPED) at the Federal University of Rondônia. He also supervised A. R. S. Bastos and L. O. Castro, along with M. S. Castro, on their study of scientific articles concerning the financial analysis method ‘Kanitz Thermometer’ through an integrative review methodology at the same institution. Another notable supervision was for Alexandre Rhuan Almeida Fritz, who examined the level of entrepreneurship among self-employed workers at PSV in Cacoal’s Municipal Square, RO, in 2017, at the Higher Education Institution of Cacoal. He also oversaw A. A. de Sousa, E. A. da Silva, and L. B. Costa in their study on the entrepreneurial level and motivations for remaining in informality among self-employed workers at the Camelódromo in Porto Velho, RO, in 2017, at the Federal University of Rondônia. Joscimar Ferreira Coimbra’s project on SPED, focusing on the perceptions of traditional professionals in Cacoal, RO, was another project he supervised in 2017 at the Higher Education Institution of Cacoal. Additionally, in 2013, he guided Zélia Rocha de Farias and Ílen Caroline Pires de Oliveira in their economic-financial analysis based on accounting statements, conducting a comparative study of organisations in the IT sector at the Federal University of Rondônia.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • “Social learning, innovation, and sustainability: The search for directions beyond a systematic literature review”

    Heliyon
    2024-04 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28431
    CONTRIBUTORS: Marcos da Silva-Jean; Jordana Marques Kneipp
  • PARA ALÉM DAS DIMENSÕES DA SUSTENTABILIDADE, OS DESAFIOS E AS PERSPECTIVAS DO EXTRATIVISMO DO PINHÃO
    Desafio Online
    2023-04-12 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.55028/don.v11i3.17790
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Thiago Paulo Both; Jordana Marques Kneipp; Greice Eccel Pontelli

  • Challenges and Perspectives of Pinhão Production Considering the Dimensions of Sustainability

    2023-03-23 | Book chapter
    DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6123-5.ch014
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Jordana Marques Kneipp; Thiago Paulo Both; Greice Eccel Pontell

  • Public policies of guarantee for minimum prices on products of sociobiodiversity (PGPMBio): composition of the extraction cost of Amazonian chestnut in Rondônia and Acre

    Revista de Administração da UFSM
    2022-04-19 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.5902/1983465965906
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Mariluce Paes-de-Souza; Theophilo Alves de Souza Filho; Fabiana Rodrigues Riva; Cleidimar da Silva Borbosa

Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt – Agriculture -Best Researcher Award

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Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt – Agriculture -Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt distinguished academic and researcher in the Agriculture.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agronomy with a specialization in Phytopathology and Crop Protection at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique, starting from 2024. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Specialization in Integrated Production and Preservation of Natural Resources in Urban and Peri-urban Environments with Distinction at Gembloux Agro-BioTech/University of Liege, Belgium, in 2022. His educational journey includes English language training at Makerere University’s Centre for Language and Communication Services in 2019. He holds a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (BAC+5) with Distinction from Université Évangélique en Afrique/UEA-Bukavu, where he was recognized as the Best Laureate of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences and Environment, Department of Plant Production, in 2017. Earlier, he graduated with honors in General Agronomy (BAC+3) from the same institution in 2015, also earning the distinction of Best Laureate of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences and Environment. His educational achievements began with the completion of his State Diploma in Agricultural Techniques at Institut Bwindi/Bukavu in 2012, where he was honored as the Best Laureate of the province of South Kivu in the State exams in Agricultural Techniques. His academic journey commenced with the attainment of his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 2006, where he was recognized as the best pupil.

Research Experiences

He has accumulated a diverse range of professional experiences that underscore his dedication to teaching, research, and consultancy roles. Since 2017, he has served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural (ISDR-Bukavu), balancing his responsibilities in academia and practical research. His consultancy work includes contributing to the elaboration of the Provincial Agricultural Investment Plan (PPIA) as a Consultant at IFPRI in March 2023 and participating in a strategy validation workshop for the “Ruzizi River Basin Landscape Restoration and Water Resources Management for Climate Change Resilient Development Programme” organized by the World Resources Institute (WRI) in September 2022. He conducted significant banana research at the Laboratory of Urban and Integrated Plant Pathology/Gembloux Agro-BioTech in 2022, evaluating biological control agents against Fusarium f.sp. oxysporum cubense in banana. His involvement in training and survey implementation using the World Bank’s “SURVEY SOLUTION” platform in South Kivu in August 2021 showcases his proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection. Additional experiences include consultancy roles, workshops, seminars, and internships focused on biodiversity conservation, agricultural practices, and watershed management, reflecting his commitment to enhancing agricultural and environmental practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Optimization of plant density and fertilizer application to improve biofortified common
    bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo
  • May 2020: An article in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Development”
    “Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change and Adaptation Options for Sustainable
    Agriculture: Evidence from Itombwe Massif, Eastern DR Congo”
  • June 2020: An article in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Development”
    “Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega
    National Park surroundings, Eastern DR Congo”
  • . May 2019: in “AfriqueScience” “Status of Banana Black Spot in Eastern DR Congo”.
    4.5. October 2019: In ” Revue Marocaine de Protection des Plantes, ” Résistance à
    l’helminthosporiose ( Helminthosporium maydis Y. Nisik . Et C. Miyake) de maïs PVA SYN
    et SAM 4VITA sous conditions contrôlées “.

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Betül Öztürk – Gastronomy – Best Researcher Award

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Betül Öztürk – Gastronomy – Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Betül Öztür distinguished academic and researcher in the field Gastronomy. In 2019, Kara Buse Nur completed her Master’s degree thesis titled “Allergen Warnings in Menu Design” at Izmir University of Economics, within the Social Sciences Institute’s Design Studies program. Throughout her academic journey, Kara has demonstrated a keen interest in exploring the intersection of design and culinary arts, particularly focusing on issues surrounding allergen communication in menu design. Her research undoubtedly contributes to the enhancement of dining experiences, ensuring inclusivity and safety for individuals with dietary restrictions.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She pursued her academic journey with dedication and focus, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Aegean University in 1998. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge, she completed her Master’s degree in Chemistry at Izmir Institute of Technology in 2003. Her Master’s thesis, titled “Monitoring the Esterification Reactions of Carboxylic Acids with Alcohols Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Multivariate Calibration Methods,” reflected her proficiency in analytical techniques and her ability to apply them to practical chemical processes. Building upon her Master’s studies, she went on to obtain her PhD in Chemistry from Izmir Institute of Technology in 2010. Her doctoral research, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Durmuş Özdemir, focused on the development of genetic algorithm-based classification and cluster analysis methods for analytical data. Through her academic pursuits, she has contributed significantly to the field of analytical chemistry and demonstrated a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

 

Administrative Positions

She assumed various administrative roles at Izmir University of Economics, particularly within the Applied Management Science school. From January 5, 2015, to November 24, 2022, she served as the Director of the School, overseeing its academic and administrative operations. Additionally, she played pivotal roles in university accreditation and quality assurance processes, serving on the University Accreditation and Quality Commission from January 3, 2016, to November 20, 2022, and on the University Bologna Commission from January 5, 2015, to November 23, 2022. Through her leadership and commitment, she contributed significantly to the enhancement and maintenance of academic standards and quality within the university’s management science programs.

Rewards

1. Best Cookbook Author, Gourmand Cookbooks International, FRANSA, 202

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1.
ÖZTÜRK BETÜL, İşevcan Ertamay Selin (2019). Wine bottle design thinking modelling: An analysis
of local wine brands within Urla vineyard road. 42ND WORLD CONGRESS OF VINE AND WINE, 15,
Doi: 10.1051/bioconf/20191503014
2.
YILMAZ SİNAN,ÖZTÜRK BETÜL,ÖZDEMİR DURMUŞ,EROĞLU AHMET EMİN,ERTAŞ FATMA NİL (2013).
Application of experimental design on determination of aluminum content in saline samples by
adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry. Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 37, 316-324., Doi:
10.3906/kim-1204-56
3.
Varga Zsolt,ÖZTÜRK BETÜL,Meppen Manuela,Mayer Klaus,WALLENIUS Maria, Apostolidis Christopf
(2011). Characterization and classification of uranium ore concentrates (yellow cakes) using infrared
spectrometry. Radiochimica Acta, 99(12), 807-813., Doi: 10.1524/ract.2011.1886.
4.
Öztürk, Yalçın, Özdemir (2010). Determination of Olive Oil Adulteration with Vegetable Oils by Near
Infrared Spectroscopy coupled with Multivariate Calibration. Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy,
18, 191-201.
5.
Özdemir, Öztürk (2007). Near Infrared Spectroscopic Determination of Olive OilAdulteration with
Sunflower and Corn Oil. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 15(1), 40-47.
6.
ÖZTÜRK BETÜL,ÖZDEMİR DURMUŞ (2004). Genetic Multivariate Calibration Methods for Near
Infrared NIR Spectroscopic Determination of Complex Mixtures. Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 28,
497-514.
7.
B. Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in
proceedings:
Öztürk, Özdemir Determination of Glucose Glutamine Ammonia and Arginine in Aqueous Solution
Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Multivariate Calibration Methods. 3rd Aegean Analytical
Chemistry Days (/)(Yayın No:605214)
1.
Yılmaz, Öztürk, Özdemir, Eroğlu, Ertaş Application of Experimental Design on Determination of
Aluminum Content in Saline Samples by Adsorptive Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry. 5th Aegean
Analytical Chemistry Days (Özet Bildiri/)(Yayın No:605116)
2.
ÖZTÜRK BETÜL (2023). Conceptual study on sustainable gastronomy and agriculture. 100th
Anniversary of the Republic Turkey International Ege Agriculture Congress (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü
Sunum)(Yayın No:8630457)
3.
ÖZTÜRK BETÜL, EROĞLU PELİN (2023). GASTRODİPLOMASI KAVRAMI ÜZERİNE BİR ÇALIŞMA:
TÜRK KAHVALTI GÜNÜ ÖRNEĞİ. 7th INTERNATIONAL GASTRONOMY TOURISM STUDIES CONGRESS
(Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:8630448)

Bojana Petrovic – Precision Agriculture – Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Bojana Petrovic  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Precision Agriculture. She has held positions at various institutions, contributing significantly to the field of precision agriculture. At the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, she served as an Assistant Professor from March 18, 2021, onwards. In this role, she engaged in precision agriculture research using the Python programming language, authored scientific papers, and conducted data analysis using Excel, statistics, and the R program. Additionally, she collaborated with international students, participated in livestock production projects, and delivered lectures to international student cohorts.

Prior to her appointment as Assistant Professor, she worked as a Researcher at the same institution from October 1, 2021, to March 18, 2022. Here, she continued her research in precision agriculture, focusing on Python programming and scientific paper writing, while also supporting international student activities and participating in relevant projects.

Previously, she held the position of Senior Process Engineer at Infosys, located in Brno-střed, from February 1, 2020, to September 31, 2021. In this capacity, she specialized in ServiceNow and ITSM customer service, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in the field of information technology.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree at the Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, in 2020. Prior to her doctoral studies, she attained a Master’s degree in Organic Agriculture from the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, Serbia, graduating in 2015. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the same institution, completing her undergraduate studies in 2012. Through her educational background, she has acquired a comprehensive understanding of agriculture, with a focus on organic farming practices and horticultural sciences.

She possesses proficiency in multiple languages, including Serbian/Croatian as her mother tongue, English at a B2 level for understanding, speaking, and writing, and Czech at a B2 level for understanding and speaking, with a B1 level for writing, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

In terms of programming languages, she demonstrates intermediate proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and JSON, enabling her to effectively analyze data and develop applications. Additionally, she has a basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems.

Her social skills are highlighted by her effective communication abilities, which she has honed through her experiences working in both global corporations and exchange offices. She excels in teamwork and has demonstrated adaptability in multicultural environments. Moreover, she holds a residence permit for work in the Czech Republic, further facilitating her professional endeavors in the region.

 

CONFERENCES🎓

She can provide references from esteemed professionals in the academic community. These include Prof. Dr. Kononets Yevhen from the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, reachable at kononets@jcu.cz. Additionally, she can provide a reference from Prof. Dr. Vesna Tunguz at the University in East Sarajevo, Faculty of Agriculture in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, who can be contacted via vesna.tunguz@gmail.com. Another reference is available from Prof. Dr. Robert Pokluda at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, accessible at robert.pokluda@mendelu.cz. These references can attest to her academic qualifications, professional skills, and personal attributes.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
            Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
           2024-03 | Journal article
           DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101048
           CONTRIBUTORS: Bojana Petrović; Roman Bumbálek; Tomáš Zoubek; Radim Kuneš; Luboš Smutný; Petr Bartoš
           Atmosphere
           2022-11 | Journal article | Author
           DOI: 10.3390/atmos13122006
           CONTRIBUTORS: Radim Kunes; Zbyněk Havelka; Pavel Olšan; Lubos Smutny; Martin Filip; Tomáš Zoubek; Roman              Bumbalek; Bojana Petrovic; Radim Stehlík; Petr Bartos
           Agronomy
           2020-12-09 | Journal article
           DOI: 10.3390/agronomy10121937
           CONTRIBUTORS: Bojana Petrovic; Agnieszka Sękara; Robert Pokluda