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Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Georg David Ritterbusch
University of Potsdam
2
Woong Suh
Sungkyunkwan University
3
AlsharifHasan Mohamad Aburbeian
Universidade de Vigo
4
Markus Weinberger
Hochschule Aalen
5
Min Yan
University of Essex
6
Fangfang Yang
Sanming University
7
Jeong Bin Whang
Korea University
8
Weiyi Li
Loughborough University
9
Nitin Liladhar Rane
Swami Vivekanand College of Pharmacy
10
Jane THOMASON
Department of Science and Technology

Rising Stars Papers

1
A Study on Factors Influencing Designers’ Behavioral Intention in Using AI-Generated Content for Assisted Design: Perceived Anxiety, Perceived Risk, and UTAUT
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction|2024
133 cit.
2
Ensemble deep learning and machine learning: applications, opportunities, challenges, and future directions
Studies in medical and health sciences.|2024
91 cit.
3
Secure Internet Financial Transactions: A Framework Integrating Multi-Factor Authentication and Machine Learning
AI|2024
53 cit.
4
Artificial Intelligence-driven corporate finance: enhancing efficiency and decision-making through machine learning, natural language processing, and robotic process automation in corporate governance and sustainability
Studies in Economics and Business Relations|2024
50 cit.
5
Education 4.0 and 5.0: integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) for personalized and adaptive learning
Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics|2024
49 cit.
6
GIS-based multi-influencing factor (MIF) application for optimal site selection of solar photovoltaic power plant in Nashik, India
Environmental Sciences Europe|2024
45 cit.
7
Role and challenges of ChatGPT, Gemini, and similar generative artificial intelligence in human resource management
Studies in Economics and Business Relations|2024
29 cit.
8
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Corporate Finance: Enhancing Efficiency and Decision-Making Through Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Robotic Process Automation in Corporate Governance and Sustainability
SSRN Electronic Journal|2024
25 cit.
9
Metaverse Meets Smart Cities—Applications, Benefits, and Challenges
Future Internet|2024
25 cit.
10
Delineation of environmentally sustainable urban settlement using GIS-based MIF and AHP techniques
Geocarto International|2024
25 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Malte Teichmann
University of Potsdam
2
Jookyung Kwon
Kyungpook National University
3
Amani Yousef Owda
Arab American University
4
Longfei Ren
Sanming University
5
Rana Muhammad Sohail Jafar
Al Yamamah University
6
Dan‐Andrei Sitar‐Tăut
Babeș-Bolyai University
7
Sangrock Lee
Hanyang University
8
Ahmed Abdullah
University of South Wales
9
Brian H. Yim
Kent State University
10
Joonheui Bae
Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Social benefits of living in the metaverse: The relationships among social presence, supportive interaction, social self-efficacy, and feelings of loneliness
Computers in Human Behavior|2022
371 cit.
2
Defining the Metaverse: A Systematic Literature Review
IEEE Access|2023
324 cit.
3
Unfolding the impacts of metaverse aspects on telepresence, product knowledge, and purchase intentions in the metaverse stores
Technology in Society|2023
174 cit.
4
Breaking into the black box of consumers’ perceptions on metaverse commerce: An integrated model of UTAUT 2 and dual-factor theory
Asia Pacific Management Review|2024
162 cit.
5
Treasure Hunting for Brands: Metaverse Marketing Gamification Effects on Purchase Intention, WOM, and Loyalty
Journal of Global Marketing|2025
144 cit.
6
Cyber Shopping Beyond Boundaries: The Metaverse Revolution in e‐Commerce and Consumer Behavior
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies|2025
136 cit.
7
Human likeness and attachment effect on the perceived interactivity of AI speakers
Journal of Business Research|2022
118 cit.
8
Revealing the Secrets of Metaverse Technology Adoption for Sustainable Performance via Dual-Stage SEM-ANN Analysis
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction|2024
118 cit.
9
Tourist loyalty in the metaverse: the role of immersive tourism experience and cognitive perceptions
Tourism Review|2023
113 cit.
10
A study of factors influencing Chinese college students’ intention of using metaverse technology for basketball learning: Extending the technology acceptance model
Frontiers in Psychology|2022
66 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Amandeep Dhir
University of Agder
2
Qihua Liu
Wuhan University
3
Nancy Stephens
Intertek (Canada)
4
Mu‐Chen Chen
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
5
Hyunjoon Kim
Dong-A University
6
Seongjin Ahn
Yonsei University
7
Hsin‐Kuang Chi
Nanhua University
8
Kiwan Park
Seoul National University
9
Barbara Loken
University of Minnesota System
10
Richard P. Bagozzi
University of Michigan

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
On the evaluation of structural equation models
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science|1988
20.6k cit.
2
On the Evaluation of Structural Equation Models
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science|1988
15.8k cit.
3
Assessing Construct Validity in Organizational Research
Administrative Science Quarterly|1991
6.5k cit.
4
Specification, evaluation, and interpretation of structural equation models
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science|2011
3.6k cit.
5
The Role of Emotions in Marketing
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science|1999
3.2k cit.
6
The Self-Regulation of Attitudes, Intentions, and Behavior
Social Psychology Quarterly|1992
2.2k cit.
7
Representing and Testing Organizational Theories: A Holistic Construal
Administrative Science Quarterly|1982
2.1k cit.
8
The Legacy of the Technology Acceptance Model and a Proposal for a Paradigm Shift.
Journal of the Association for Information Systems|2007
2k cit.
9
An Attitudinal Model of Technology-Based Self-Service: Moderating Effects of Consumer Traits and Situational Factors
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science|2002
1.8k cit.
10
The role of desires and anticipated emotions in goal‐directed behaviours: Broadening and deepening the theory of planned behaviour
British Journal of Social Psychology|2001
1.8k cit.

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