Gladys Wauk | Social Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Gladys Wauk | Social Science | Best Researcher Award

Gladys Wauk is a passionate educator, researcher, and consultant specializing in E-business, public management, and digital entrepreneurship. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Business Administration at the University of Electronics Science and Technology of China (UESTC), where she also serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Gladys combines academic rigor with practical experience, having worked extensively in teaching, research, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. She has contributed to multiple international publications and actively participated in various academic and community development projects. Her early teaching experiences at the University for Development Studies in Ghana, combined with her volunteer work and entrepreneurial ventures, demonstrate her versatility and commitment to fostering innovative learning environments. With strong analytical skills, cross-cultural communication abilities, and an extensive background in research, Gladys is committed to contributing meaningfully to the academic and creative development of students and institutions while promoting digital transformation and sustainable development in emerging economies.

Profile

🎓 Education

Gladys Wauk holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Electronics Science and Technology of China (UESTC), where she has been enrolled since 2020. Prior to this, she earned her Master of Management in Public Management (Public Economics) from UESTC in 2018. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies, majoring in Economics and Entrepreneurship Studies, from the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana, in 2014. Throughout her academic journey, Gladys has focused on integrating economics, entrepreneurship, and technology, preparing her to address the challenges of modern digital business ecosystems. Her education blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enabling her to conduct interdisciplinary research that bridges management, economics, public policy, and digital transformation, particularly in developing countries. She has also engaged in field practical programs and collaborative projects, enhancing her skills in data collection, analysis, and applied research methodologies.

đź§Ş Experience

Gladys Wauk has amassed extensive teaching, research, and industry experience across multiple roles. She currently serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UESTC, where she mentors undergraduates and supports academic administration. Previously, she was a Senior Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University for Development Studies, Ghana, where she mentored students, prepared academic materials, and coordinated projects. Her research experience includes doctoral research at UESTC, research leadership at the Center for West Africa Studies, and data collection for IFPRI and Send Ghana. Additionally, Gladys has industry experience as an Administrative Support Officer and Academic Consultant, offering guidance on research projects, data collection, and scholarship applications. As an entrepreneur, she successfully managed Joy Tree Enterprise, developing consumer products and engaging in market research. These diverse experiences have equipped her with broad expertise in teaching, research, consultancy, entrepreneurship, and administrative coordination, making her a dynamic contributor to academic and professional settings.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Gladys Wauk has received multiple awards recognizing her academic excellence, leadership, and volunteer contributions. She earned Second Prize in the UESTC Academic Achievement Scholarship Award (2021-2022; 2017-2018) for her outstanding research performance. She was awarded First Prize for Excellent Performance at UESTC (2017-2018) for active participation in school activities, arts, sports, and voluntary work. In 2018, she was named Most Outstanding Volunteer for her contributions to the Forum on China’s Reform and Africa’s Development. Her leadership abilities were acknowledged through the Most Outstanding Student Leader Award at UESTC (2017-2018). She also won First Prize medals in the ISU UESTC Summer Sports Women’s Football and received recognition as Outstanding Loan Ambassador (2017). Her academic and extracurricular achievements reflect her strong commitment to excellence, leadership, and service in both academic and community spheres, further strengthening her profile as a well-rounded scholar and educator.

🔬 Research Focus

Gladys Wauk’s research focuses on digital business transformation, public procurement, financial inclusion, and sustainable development, particularly within the context of emerging economies like Ghana. Her work integrates multidisciplinary approaches, employing methods such as AHP, PLS-SEM, and fuzzy multi-attribute decision-making models. She has conducted extensive research on blockchain applications in public procurement, mobile money adoption, digital financial inclusion, and the socio-economic impacts of renewable energy adoption. Through collaborations at UESTC and the Center for West Africa Studies, Gladys has contributed to significant cross-cultural studies assessing international industrial cooperation between China and Africa. Her research addresses real-world challenges by providing data-driven insights into policy formulation, business innovation, and sustainable development strategies. She continues to explore how emerging technologies can address corruption, promote transparency, and foster inclusive growth in developing nations, contributing to global conversations on sustainable digital economies.

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Gladys Wauk is a dynamic educator, researcher, and entrepreneur whose multidisciplinary expertise in digital business transformation, public management, and sustainable development uniquely positions her to contribute to academic excellence, innovative research, and practical solutions addressing global economic challenges, particularly within emerging markets and cross-cultural collaborations between Africa and China.

Publications
  • Antecedents of Sustainable Usage Behaviors Through Mobile Payment Technology for Digital Financial Inclusion in Ghana

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    2025-06 | Journal article | Author
    CONTRIBUTORS: GLADYS WAUK; Junwu Chai; Gideon Adjorlolo; EDEM KOFFI AMOUZOU; Belinda Bonney; Benedict N-yanyi
  • Evaluating Corruption-Prone Public Procurement Stages for Blockchain Integration Using AHP Approach

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    2025-04 | Journal article | Author
    CONTRIBUTORS: Gideon Adjorlolo; Zhiwei Tang; GLADYS WAUK; Philip Adu Sarfo; Alhassan Baako Braimah; Richard Blankson Safo; Benedict N-yanyi

Peng Sun | Cross-cultural studies | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Peng Sun | Cross-cultural studies | Best Researcher Award

PENG SUN, Ph.D., is a Chinese Canadian academic leader and researcher. He is the Dean of Siming International Academy (SIA) and a distinguished professor at Lincoln University College, Wrexham Glyndwr University, and Asia Metropolitan University. He also serves as a visiting professor at Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes. He is a Foreign Fellow of the American Psychological Association, a member of the Canadian Psychological Society, and a lifetime member of the Canadian Chinese Professional Association. Recognized as a high-end foreign talent by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Guangdong Province, he holds senior qualifications in human resource management. His expertise spans higher education, human resources, and organizational behavior, contributing significantly to research on trust in Chinese organizations.

Profile

Education 🎓

PENG SUN earned a Ph.D. in Management (Human Resources Management) from Lincoln University College (2018-2021) and a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior from Asia Metropolitan University (2016-2018). He obtained an MBA in Management from the University of Sunderland (2009-2010). He holds a Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Hons) from York University (2004-2008) and another Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the same institution (2004-2007). His qualifications also include certifications as a high-end foreign talent (2017), high-level foreign talent (2018), Level I Human Resources Professional (2018), and Level II Psychiatrist (2014). Additionally, he holds a North American Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification from Rescue 7 Inc. (2007).

Experience 👨‍🏫

PENG SUN serves as the Dean of Siming International Academy (SIA), where he leads academic initiatives. He is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at Lincoln University College (Shenzhen Center, PRC) and an Associate Academic Director at Wrexham Glyndwr University (China Center). Additionally, he is a distinguished professor at Asia Metropolitan University (China Center) and a visiting professor at Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes. He is actively involved in psychological and HR-related associations, including the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Society, and the Shenzhen Psychological Consultants Association’s Ethics Committee. His career reflects expertise in higher education leadership, human resource management, and organizational behavior.

Research Interests 🔬

PENG SUN’s research explores trust dynamics in Chinese organizations, focusing on superior-subordinate relationships, employer-employee trust, and organizational behavior. His work emphasizes how hierarchical structures impact trust and efficiency in Chinese firms. He has published extensively in journals such as the International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and the International Journal of Control and Automation. Notable studies include trust-based organizational efficiency, superior behavior structures, and interpersonal trust within hierarchical settings. His findings contribute to improving workplace relationships, organizational efficiency, and employee belonging behavior in corporate environments. His interdisciplinary research integrates psychology, human resource management, and business administration.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

PENG SUN has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the “High-End Foreign Talent” qualification from the Foreign Experts Bureau of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (2017) and “Guangdong Provincial High-Level Foreign Talent” status (2018). He holds a senior professional qualification in human resource management from the Occupational Skills Appraisal Center of China (2018). As a Foreign Fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Canadian Psychological Society, he is acknowledged for his contributions to psychology and HR research. Additionally, he is a lifetime member of the Canadian Chinese Professional Association and an ethics committee member of the Shenzhen Psychological Consultants Association.

Publications 📚

[1] Sun, P. (2020). The Relationship between Superiors and Their Subordinates: A Study ontheTrustFactor in Chinese Organizations. First Joint International Conference ATMIYA-LINCOLN2020.

[2] Sun, P. (2020). Trust Relationship between Employers and Employees: The Context of ChineseOrganizations. MAIMS International Conference (MIC’ 2020).

[3] Sun, P., Raju, V., Bhaumik, A., & Law, K. A. (2020). The Structure of Superior Behavior andIndividual Belonging Behavior Based on Trust Development Direction in Chinese Firms. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(6), 73-92. Retrieved fromDOI:
10.37200/IJPR/V24I6/PR260006.

[4] Sun, P., Raju, V., Bhaumik, A., & Law, K. A. (2020). Interpersonal Trust within an Organizationbasedon Hierarchical Context: Towards Improving Organizational Efficiency in China. International
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(6), 73-92. Retrieved from DOI:
10.37200/IJPR/V24I6/PR260005.

[5] Sun, P., Law, K. A., & Bhaumik, A. (2019). Identifying the Trust Relationship between Employersand Employees: In the Context of Chinese Organizations. International Journal of Control andAutomation, 12(5), 51-62. Retrieved from
http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJCA/article/view/1415

[6] Sun, P., Raju, V., Bhaumik, A., & Law, K. A. (2019). Factors Determining the RelationshipbetweenSuperiors and Their Subordinates: Evaluating the Trust Factor in Chinese Organizations. International Journal of Control and Automation, 12(5), 63-76. Retrieved fromhttp://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJCA/article/view/1416