Neylan Kaya | Management | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neylan Kaya | Management | Young Scientist Award

Akdeniz University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neylan Kaya is a scholar in quantitative methods and management sciences, specializing in efficiency analysis, meta-regression, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques, and data-driven performance evaluation across finance, insurance, banking, and public-sector institutions. Her research advances methodological and applied work in stochastic frontier analysis, data envelopment analysis, grey relational analysis, VIKOR, TOPSIS, PROMETHEE, and clustering approaches for assessing organizational efficiency, financial performance, sustainability indicators, and corporate governance practices. She has conducted extensive studies on insurance companies, banks, public hospitals, and manufacturing industries, offering comparative insights through meta-analysis, bibliometric review, and panel data modelling. Her contributions include analyses of non-financial information reporting, corporate social responsibility practices, financial inclusion, and cross-country economic competitiveness, combining robust statistical techniques with managerial perspectives. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers that explore methodological innovations and applied decision-analysis frameworks. Her scholarly output also includes research on sustainability assessment, supply chain decision-making, productivity measurement, and financial system characteristics across global regions. She actively presents her work at national and international conferences in econometrics, management, and quantitative methods, contributing to academic dialogue within multidisciplinary platforms. Her teaching and academic engagement span operations research, managerial decision-making, and applied mathematics, reflecting her strong quantitative foundation and commitment to methodological rigor. With a substantial publication record and expertise across diverse analytical frameworks, she continues to contribute to the advancement of empirical research in efficiency measurement, financial performance assessment, and decision-support methodologies within the social sciences and management fields.

Featured Publication

Kaya, N., Ersoy Bozcuk, A., Tutcu, B., Terzioğlu, M., & Ünal Uyar, G. F. (2025). Evaluating ESG practices from the perspective of transparency and accountability through clustering analysis and MCDM methods. Sustainability, 17(23)

Kaya, N. (2025). Sigorta şirketlerinin stokastik sınır analizi ile etkinliği: Bir meta analiz. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2025(8)

Lu Yin | Public Administration | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Lu Yin | Public Administration | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate | Sichuan University,  China

Yin Lu is a Ph.D. candidate in Public Administration with a focus on Frontier Politics at Sichuan University (2022-2026). She holds an MSc in Social Sciences from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019-2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Administration from Jilin University (2015-2019). She was a visiting student at Hertford College, University of Oxford (2017). Yin has extensive research experience in public administration, governance, and environmental policy, with multiple publications in CSSCI and SSCI journals. She has participated in national academic conferences, held leadership roles in student organizations, and interned at government and corporate institutions. Proficient in SPSS, Stata, and R, she integrates data analysis into her research. Her work contributes to governance modernization, energy transition, and public policy, making her a promising scholar in the field.

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🎓Education

Yin Lu is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Administration at Sichuan University (2022-2026), specializing in frontier politics. She earned an MSc in Social Sciences from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019-2020), where she deepened her research in governance and policy analysis. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Administration at Jilin University (2015-2019), gaining a strong foundation in political systems and governance. In 2017, she attended Hertford College, University of Oxford, as a visiting student, broadening her international academic perspective. Throughout her education, Yin has actively engaged in research projects, publishing in top-tier academic journals and participating in high-profile conferences. She has received multiple scholarships, recognizing her academic excellence and research contributions. Her education has equipped her with expertise in policy analysis, governance research, and data-driven decision-making.

💼Experience

Yin Lu has diverse research, leadership, and internship experience. She led a national research project on public bicycle operations in Changchun, applying new public service theories. She interned at Midea Group’s HR department (2020), assisting in employee training and performance evaluation. At Qiqihar Public Security Bureau (2018), she contributed to ideological and political work. Her role at the CPC Qiqihar Municipal Office (2016) involved personnel management and documentation. As Minister of the Student Union Volunteer Department at Jilin University (2017-2018), she organized social service activities for over 1,000 participants. She also led a volunteer teaching team in Hebei (2016), coordinating curriculum and logistics. Yin’s professional experiences demonstrate her skills in governance research, policy analysis, and leadership.

🏆Awards and Honors

Yin Lu has received numerous academic and volunteer awards. She won individual scholarships at Jilin University (2015, 2019) and third-class scholarships (2017, 2018) for academic excellence. Recognized for her leadership, she was awarded “Outstanding Communist Youth League Member” (2019) and “Jilin Province Outstanding Volunteer” (2018). She also received the “Most Beautiful Volunteer” title and led a team awarded the “Jilin Provincial Museum Charity Award” for outstanding service. She was awarded a scholarship from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2021) and a postgraduate scholarship from Sichuan University (2022-present). These accolades highlight her academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to public service.

🔬Research Focus

Yin Lu’s research centers on public administration, governance modernization, and environmental policy. She has published on topics such as governance logic, historical governance experiences, and mechanisms for reform in journals like Administrative Science Forum and Renewable Energy. She explores Nordic energy transition models and their applicability to China’s carbon neutrality goals. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates political science, data analysis, and environmental policy. She actively contributes to academic conferences, including the 2023 Guangxi Forum on Green Development and Frontier Governance. Her work informs policy decisions by bridging governance theory with empirical research, advancing sustainable governance models for China and beyond.

Conclusion

Yin Lu is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a diverse academic background, extensive research work, and leadership experience. Her publications, conference participation, and technical skills make her a competitive nominee. However, increasing international research recognition, improving English proficiency, and gaining more citations and global research impact would further solidify her candidacy for prestigious research awards.

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