Editor-in-Chief
Dr Muhammad Abubakr Naeem, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Dr Muhammad Abubakr Naeem is a distinguished academic and researcher with a strong background in Finance and Economics. Holding a Ph.D. in Finance from Massey University, New Zealand, he specializes in areas such as Financial Economics, Business Research, Green Finance, Clean Energy, Commodity Economics, and Stock Returns, among others. Dr. Naeem's academic journey has taken him across the globe, where he has held positions such as Assistant Professor at the United Arab Emirates University, Associate Professor at ILMA University, and Research Fellow at the Lebanese American University. He has also contributed significantly to the academic community through his editorial roles as an Associate Editor of the "International Review of Economics and Finance" and Senior Editor of the "International Journal of Emerging Markets." Additionally, he has served as a Guest Editor for reputable journals like "Energy Economics" and "Resources Policy," showcasing his commitment to advancing scholarly discourse. With a strong publication record, international experience, and proficiency in multiple languages and analytical tools, Dr. Naeem is well-equipped to excel in the position of Editor-in-Chief, making valuable contributions to the field of business research.

Editorial Advisory Board

Professor George Michael Constantinides,  Booth School of Business, the University of Chicago, USA

Dr Constantinides holds degrees from Oxford and Indiana Universities and currently serves as the Leo Melamed Professor of Finance at the Booth School of Business, the University of Chicago. His research interests focus on the valuation of primary assets and derivatives, with emphasis on incomplete markets, non-standard preferences, transaction costs, and learning. He has made significant contributions in addressing the causes of the historically observed premium of equity returns over bond returns. His research has appeared in leading economics and finance journals.
Dr. Constantinides is a Fellow and past President of the American Finance Association. He is a founding member and past President of the Society for Financial Studies. He is editor or associate editor of several finance journals. He is currently research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and member of the advisory board of FTSE Russell. He serves as Director/Trustee of the DFA group of funds and trusts.

Professor Michael Stowe, University of St. Francis, USA 

Dr Michael Stowe is a Professor of Business and Health Care at the University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, USA. His versatile credentials include a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) university, post-graduate certificates, and vast academic and industry achievements. In recent years, he has made substantial contributions at the University of St. Francis as a tenured Professor and former Chair of the School of Health Administration.

With over 25 years of progressive leadership in Business and Healthcare, he has been repeatedly recognized for his devotion to pioneering new opportunities, transforming struggling divisions, and increasing enrollment and retention for his university’s programs.

Professor Stowe has published in refereed journals in management, economics, and healthcare.

While serving as chair of the Curriculum Committee, Professor Stowe partnered with my colleagues to create more than ten new certificate programs, three majors, and innovative updates to graduate and undergraduate programs to align with current college accreditation requirements and market demands.

He led a cooperative effort with the College of Nursing to develop a Master of Science in Nursing Administration program—the first initiative in the university’s history. Within five years, the program enrolled an average of 35 students annually and produced $3.2 million in revenue.

He worked extensively as chair in COBHA on program review and assessment plans to maximize compliance with external accreditors. He also participated integrally in the execution of the university’s Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSM) process.

His commitment to Business and higher education promotes the principles of respect, compassion, integrity, and service—the core vision upheld by The University of St. Francis. He believes in the vitality of celebrating student successes, welcoming collaborative efforts, and inspiring growth and change at the university and industry levels.

Professor Rajeev Sawhney, Western Illinois University

Rajeev Sawhney, Ph.D. is a distinguished professor in Operations & Supply Chain Management at Western Illinois University, USA. 

Dr. Sawhney received his Bachelors (Economics Honors) from Delhi University; Masters (Economics Honors) from Delhi School of Economics; MBA from Boston University; and PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario. Since 1999, Dr. Sawhney has been teaching in the areas of Operations Management, Management Strategy, Quality Management, Negotiations, Transportation and Logistics, Warehouse Management, Global Purchasing and Supply Management. During this period, he was inducted multiple times to Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America’s Teachers, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, and Who’s Who in Higher Business Education. His research has appeared in top-tier journals, such as the Journal of Operations Management, International Journal of Production, Distribution and Logistics Management, and IEEE. He has also written a book, published by Sage, which is the best seller in its discipline. In collaboration with Prof. Leenders, Dr. Sawhney designed the “Business Condition Index” for the Purchasing Managers Association of Canada (PMAC) – which is now published monthly by leading Canadian newspapers. He has partnered with the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican Governments’ NAFTA programs, and Aerospace industry on projects targeted at examining the global supply chains in the context of sustainability and environmental greening – projects which have sponsored more than two million dollars for research, training, and consultation. During this tenure, he has traveled extensively for consulting within and outside the U.S. to Mexico, Canada, Asia, and Europe, gaining rich cross-cultural perspective. Dr. Sawhney has been recognized as the 2018 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer of Western Illinois University.