Academic Excellence
Dr Fawad Ahmed, Associate Professor at EEH, published a study as corresponding author in “Frontiers in Psychology” (SSCI Q1), titled “Leadership Avoidance as a Rational Choice Among Women Instructors in Higher Education: Cross-Cultural Parallels“. It reframes women academics’ leadership avoidance not as a deficit in ambition, but as a rational response to role stress, personal strain, and identity threat within gendered institutional contexts. Drawing on matched samples from the UK and Pakistan, it offers a cross-cultural and theoretically grounded contribution to higher education leadership research. This work demonstrates the academic influence of EEH in fields of organisational behaviour and sustainable development.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1767636/abstract
Dr Fawad Ahmed, Associate Professor at EEH, published a study as first author in SAGE Open (SSCI Q1), titled “From Executive Sponsorship to Sustainable Impact of ERPs in Small and Medium Enterprises”, the study advances “Information Systems Success theory” by unpacking why ERP investments often underdeliver in resource-constrained SMEs. It demonstrates that system value hinges not on executive support alone, but on socio-technical alignment of compatibility and user self-efficacy, which convert compliance into effective system use and measurable organisational benefits. This work highlights EEH’s research contributions in digital innovation and sustainable enterprise development.
Dr Fawad Ahmed, Associate Professor at EEH, is serving as Guest Editor for special issue in the Journal of Nursing Management (SSCI Q2 in Management, Q1 in Nursing); titled “Leadership Style Orchestration in Nursing Management: Multi-Level, Multi-Style Leadership for Safe, Engaged and Sustainable Healthcare Practices.” Submission deadline is 25 September 2026. Share this call here with colleagues and networks who may be interested in contributing.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1155/JONM.SI-2026-000274
Dr Bo Zhang, Assistant Professor at EEH, has obtained a Software Copyright Registration from the National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China for the Markerless Augmented Reality Stroop Cognitive Training Software (V1.0) (Registration No. 2026SR0478488, March 2026). This work forms part of the series of outputs from a National Social Science Fund Youth Project (Approval No. CCA210256). The software is purpose-built for cognitive intervention research with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, elevating the classical Stroop cognitive training task from a traditional two-dimensional format to an immersive augmented reality experience. It serves as the experimental tool for investigating whether the AR version demonstrates greater effectiveness than its 2D counterpart in training working memory and inhibitory control in children with ASD, reflecting EEH’s contribution to AI in education and inclusive technology innovation.
Dr Bo Zhang, Assistant Professor at EEH, has published a solo-authored paper titled “Special Education Teachers’ Intention to Support the Use of Computerized Cognitive Training for Children With NDDs in China: A Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective” in the top-tier international journal Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (CAS Tier 2, JCR Q1, Springer Nature). This work forms part of the series of outputs from a National Social Science Fund Youth Project (NSFC-Education, Approval No. CCA210256). The study investigates the psychosocial mechanisms shaping special education teachers’ (SETs) intentions to support the use of Computerised Cognitive Training (CCT) for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in China, drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior framework. Based on a survey of 310 SETs nationwide, the research finds that subjective norms are the strongest predictor of behavioral intention, with perceived behavioral control exerting its influence fully through social endorsement rather than direct agency. The findings highlight that in China’s special education digital transformation, fostering institutional support environments and professional training systems is as critical as the technology itself, reflecting EEH’s scholarly contribution to AI in education and inclusive technology innovation.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07293-5
Dr Shuo Yan, Assistant Professor at EEH, has published a paper in the top journal IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, developing and validating a “Data Management Stage Model”. The model translates global data regulations into actionable managerial practices across the data lifecycle, helping organisations identify compliance gaps and support sustainable digital transformation. This research reflects the department’s academic contribution to data governance and regulatory technology innovation.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11347553
The study develops an evaluation framework for intelligent educational software and analyzes feedback from both teachers and educational technology experts. Findings reveal clear differences in software performance across educational scenarios, with strong technical quality but room for improvement in requirement alignment and innovation. In addition, teachers and experts show different priorities regarding software design, offering useful insights for future product development and practical adoption. This publication highlights EEH’s ongoing contribution to the intersecting fields of educational technology innovation, AI-enhanced learning, and digital assessment research.
https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251387420
An SSCI paper by Dr Fawad Ahmed, Associate Professor at EEH, has been recognised as a Top 1% Highly Cited Paper in the Economics & Business field by Clarivate’s ESI database. This distinction highlights the research’s significant academic impact and contribution, reflecting its innovative and leading role in the discipline while further elevating EEH’s international visibility and reputation in related research.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/csr.2115
Dr Weize Huang, Associate Professor at the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub (EEH), has published a paper in the Journal of Product Innovation Management (ABS4-star) marking XJTLU’s first publication in this prestigious journal. The achievement highlights EEH’s growing research strength and reinforces its academic impact in innovation and entrepreneurship.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpim.12803
Dr Weize Huang, Associate Professor at the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub (EEH), has published research as the first author in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (FT50, ABS4-star), marking XJTLU’s first first-author publication in this prestigious journal. The achievement demonstrates cutting-edge exploration in entrepreneurship research and further strengthens the academic impact of EEH and XJTLU.
https://doi.org/10.1002/sej.1527
Dr Shuo Yan, Assistant Professor at the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub (EEH), has had her preprint “Bridging the Gaps: A Comprehensive Review of Data Management Capability Maturity Models in the Digital Era” published in IEEE Transactions on Big Data (SCI Q1), an international journal of high repute. This achievement highlights the interdisciplinary strength of EEH in digital innovation and research, contributing to the advancement of the field.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TBDATA.2025.3621149
Dr Fawad Ahmed, Associate Professor at the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub (EEH), has published a paper in the SSCI Q1 journal Current Psychology, introducing the innovative concept of “Green Harmonious Human Resource Management”. This work underscores EEH’s research contributions at the intersection of sustainable development and management innovation, further strengthening the academic impact in promoting responsible business practices.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-025-08488-2