Calin-Adrian COMES | Digital Transformation | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Calin-Adrian COMES | Digital Transformation | Best Academic Researcher Award

George Emil Palade University of Medicine | Romania

Calin-Adrian Comes is an accomplished academic leader serving as the Institutional Director of the Centre for Studies in Law, Economics and Business at George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, where he contributes to advancing interdisciplinary research in economics, finance, migration studies and data-driven social analysis. He has built his educational foundation in economics and quantitative methods, strengthening it through advanced academic training that integrates econometrics, computational modelling and applied analytical techniques. His professional experience spans teaching, research supervision and collaborative engagement across national and international academic networks. His research interests encompass remittances, migration dynamics, financial flows, labour mobility, econometric modelling and data-mining approaches supporting evidence-based policy. He is skilled in quantitative analysis, stochastic modelling, statistical computing, data mining, natural language processing, SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as interdisciplinary methods that connect economic theory with real-world socio-economic challenges. His work includes contributions to books, journal articles and conference proceedings, supported by widespread citations that reflect his academic impact. He is affiliated with professional societies such as IEEE and the Econometric Society, and his achievements have positioned him for recognition through prestigious scientific award platforms. Overall, he stands out as a researcher committed to analytical rigor, collaborative scholarship and advancing knowledge that informs sustainable economic and social development.

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Featured Publications

Comes, C. A., Bunduchi, E., Vasile, V., & Stefan, D. (2018). The impact of foreign direct investments and remittances on economic growth: A case study in Central and Eastern Europe. Sustainability, 10(1), 238.
Citations: 159

Bresfelean, V. P., Bresfelean, M., Ghisoiu, N., & Comes, C. A. (2008). Determining students’ academic failure profile founded on data mining methods. In ITI 2008: 30th International Conference on Information Technology Interfaces (pp. 1–6).
Citations: 102

Stefan, D., Vasile, V., Oltean, A., Comes, C. A., Stefan, A. B., & Ciucan-Rusu, L., et al. (2021). Women entrepreneurship and sustainable business development: Key findings from a SWOT–AHP analysis. Sustainability, 13(9), 5298.
Citations: 97

 

Faye Taxman | Implementation Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Faye Taxman | Implementation Science | Best Researcher Award

George Mason University | United States

Prof. Faye Taxman is a distinguished scholar in criminology and public policy, widely recognized for her influential contributions to correctional reform, implementation science, and justice-health integration. She earned her B.A. with honors in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Tulsa, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University, where she was awarded graduate fellowships. Currently, she serves as a University Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, and directs the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence!, while also holding affiliate professorships at Florida State University, Griffith University, and Howard University. Her research interests center on evidence-based practices, reentry programs, and justice system reforms, with projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Justice focusing on digital tools for justice-involved populations and reentry interventions. She is skilled in program evaluation, randomized controlled trials, implementation strategies, and cross-sector collaboration. Prof. Taxman has received numerous prestigious honors, including the 2023 Vollmer Award, ASC Fellowship, the Joan McCord Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Criminology. Her work bridges scholarship and practice, advancing correctional excellence and improving justice and health outcomes. In conclusion, Prof. Taxman’s career exemplifies academic rigor, leadership, and transformative impact on criminology and correctional policy.

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Featured Publications

Phillips, L. C., Mackey, B. J., & Taxman, F. S. (2025, October). Tackling the issue of limited dialogue and strengthening collaboration among court actors for improving the condition-setting process. Criminal Justice and Behavior. Advance online publication.

Smith, L. R., Faragó, F., Blue, T., Witte, J. C., Gordon, M. S., & Taxman, F. S. (2025, September 3). Are operations backed by best practices in American problem-solving courts? Journal of Substance Use.

Faulkner, R. N., Arnold, A., Sarapas, C., Ryan, M. E., Sichel, C. E., Wasserman, G. A., Taxman, F. S., Dennis, M. L., & Elkington, K. S. (2025, August 1). Exploring the impact of juvenile probation officer’s individual and organizational characteristics on e-Connect performance. Journal of Correctional Health Care.

Sarapas, C., Sichel, C. E., Dennis, M. L., Wasserman, G. A., Taxman, F. S., Auerbach, R. P., Mroczkowski, M. M., Ryan, M. E., & Elkington, K. S. (2025, May). Predictive validity of the e-Connect suicide risk classification algorithm in youth on probation.

Taxman, F. S., Clark, K. J., Kushmerick-McCune, B., Hulsey, J., & Sheidow, A. (2025, May 20). Engagement, dissemination, and implementation: A review of the correctional health studies funded by the National Institute of Health’s HEAL Initiatives. Victims & Offenders.

Ramezani, N., Taxman, F., Mackey, B., Viglione, J., & Johnson, J. E. (2025, April 16). Implementation mechanisms used in national efforts to improve community services to keep individuals with mental illness out of local jails [Preprint].

Mackey, B. J., Johnson, J. E., Ramezani, N., Hailemariam, M., Rosen, R. K., Thurman, T., Viglione, J., & Taxman, F. S. (2025, January). The who, what, and how of interagency criminal justice–behavioral health teams: Developing and sustaining collaborations. Criminal Justice and Behavior.

Mackey, B. J., Ramezani, N., Viglione, J., Thurman, T., Johnson, J. E., & Taxman, F. S. (2024, November 16). Implementing reform: Approaches to alter the use of local jail for people with behavioral health conditions. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology.

Pettus, C., Kennedy, S. C., Renn, T., Tripodi, S., Herod, L., Rudes, D., & Taxman, F. S. (2024, April). Behavioral health literacy: A new construct to improve outcomes among incarcerated individuals. International Journal of Social Welfare.

Smith, L. R., Faragó, F., Blue, T., Witte, J. C., Gordon, M. S., & Taxman, F. S. (2023, November 10). Viewing then doing?: Problem-solving court coordinators’ perceptions of medications for opioid use disorders from a nationally representative survey in the United States. Substance Use & Misuse.