Committee

GBATA 2024 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Conference Chair 

Prof. Dr. N. Delener 
Dean, Graham School of Business York College of Pennsylvania 
441 Country Club Road | York, PA 17403 U.S.A. 
Phone: +1 (631) 662-1336 
E-mail: delener@gbata.org 

 Conference Chair-Appointee 

Prof. Susana Rodrigues School of Technology & Management 
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria Campus 2 Morro do Lena | Leiria, 2411-90 
Portugal 
Phone: (+351) 244 820 300 
E-mail: susana.rodrigues@ipleiria.pt 
Program Chairs 
Dr. Anna Putnova, Faculty of Business & Management, Brno University of Technology, 4 Kolejni | Brno, 612 00, Czech Republic, Phone: +420 605236247, E-mail: putnova@fbm.vutbr.cz 
Dr. Christina Schweikert | College of Professional Studies | St. John’s University | 8000 Utopia Parkway | Queens, NY 11439 | U.S.A. | Phone: +1 (718) 990-7439, E-mail: schweikc@stjohns.edu 
Dr. Dana Lascu | Professor, Department of Marketing | Robins School of Business | University of Richmond | One Gateway Road | Richmond, VA 23173 | U.S.A. | Phone: +1 (804) 289-8586, E-mail: dlascu@richmond.edu 
Dr. Elina Varamaki | Vice President | Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences | P.O. Box 412 | Seinajoki, FI- 60101 | Finland | Phone: +358 40 8305 189, E-mail: elina.varamaki@seamk.fi 
Dr. Vitor Hugo Ferreira | School of Technology and Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Campus 2 Morro do Lena-Alto Vieiro | Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 244 820 300, E-mail: vitor.ferreira@ipleiria.pt 
Prof. Paulo Almeida | School of Tourism and Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Peniche, 2520-641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607 | E-mail: palmeida@ipleiria.pt 

 

Track Chairs

Economics: 
Dr. Piotr Bula | Director, Cracow School of Business | Cracow University of Economics | ul. Rakowicka 27 | Kraków, 31- 510 | Poland | Phone: +48 12 293 5859, E-mail: bula@uek.krakow.pl 
Prof. Dr. Erhan Aslanoglu | Vice Rector | Piri Reis University | Postane Mah. No:8, 34940 Tuzla | Istanbul | Turkey | Phone: + 90 216 5810050, E-mail: easlanoglu@pirireis.edu.tr 
Prof. Michael T. Tasto | Southern New Hampshire University | 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03106 | U.S.A. | Phone: 603-626-9100 x3327, E-mail: M.Tasto@snhu.edu 
Dr. Sérgio Leandro | MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre | Campus 4 School of Tourism and Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Peniche, 2520-641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607, E-mail: sergio.leandro@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Berta Costa | Campus 4 School of Tourism and Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Peniche, 2520- 641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607 | E-mail: berta.costa@ipleiria.pt 
Finance, Banking, & Accounting: 
Dr. Woo Sung Kim | Assistant Professor | Department of Business Administration | Silla University | Busan | Republic of Korea | E-mail: kws@silla.ac.kr 
Prof. Francisco Carreira | Full Professor in Accounting, ESCE, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Campus do IPS- Estefanilha, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal, Phone: (+351) 265 709 300, E-mail: francisco.carreira@esce.ips.pt 
Dr. Jose Luis Pereira Martins | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Campus 2, Morro de Lena, Alto de Vieiro | Leiria, 2411- 901 | Portugal | Phone: +351 244 820 300, E-mail: jose.martins@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Ines Margarida Cadima Lisboa | School of Technology and Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Morro de Lena Apartado 4163 | Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: 00351912121280, E-mail: ines.lisboa@ipleiria.pt 
Sindi Mokgopha | Tshwane University of Technology | Street, Ga-Rankuwa, Zone 2, 0200 | South Africa Phone: +27 84 880 5239, E-mail: MokgophaSX@tut.ac.za 
Marketing: 
Dr. Samuel Ayertey | University of Cumbria | 58 East India Dock Road, London, E14 6JE, U.K. | Phone: +447984461836, Email: samuel.ayertey@cumbria.ac.uk 
Prof. Tareq Nael Hashem | Marketing Department | Applied Science University | Jordan | E-mail: tareqhashem1975@yahoo.com 
Dr. Tinashe Chuchu | University of the Witwaterstrand | Johannesburg | South Africa | Phone: +27 11 717 8309, E- mail: tinashe.chuchu@wits.ac.za 
Prof. Makhitha Khathutshelo | Marketing and Retail Management | University of South Africa | Phone: 012 429 8828, E-mail: Makhikm@unisa.ac.za 
Dr. Norman Chiliya | University of Venda | South Africa | Phone: 011 717 8063, E-mail: Norman.Chiliya@wits.ac.za 
Management: 
Dr. Moaz Gharib | Dhofar University | Salalah | Sultanate of Oman | Phone: 0096890205436, E-mail: mnagib@du.edu.om 
Dr. Daniel Jorge Roque Martins Gomes | Associate Professor School of Education | Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra | Rua Dom João III – Solum, 3030-329 Coimbra, Portugal, Phone: (+351) 239 791250, E-mail:drmgomes@esec.pt 
Dr. Gibson Muridzi | University of Johannesburg | PO Box 524, Auckland Park 2006 Cnr Kingsway & University Roads, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092 | South Africa | Phone: +27 73 402 4739, E-mail: gmuridzi@uj.ac.za 
Dr. Molefe J. Maleka | Tshwane University of Technology | Mandela Street, Witbank, Emalahleni, 1034 | Phone: +27 82 532 8169, E-mail: Malekam@tut.ac.za 
Dr. Godfrey Maake | Tshwane University of South Africa | Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0183 | South Africa | Phone: 071 856 6912/012 382 5412, E-mail: maakeg1@tut.ac.za 
Technology and Innovation Management: 
Dr. David L. Bartlett | Department of Management | Kogod School of Business | American University | Washington, D.C. | Phone: 202-885-1943, E-mail: dbartlett@american.edu 
Dr. Elżbieta Zysk | Department of Spatial Analysis and Real Estate Market | University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn | Poland | E-mail: elzbieta.zysk@uwm.edu.pl 
Dr. Fabio de Oliveira Paula | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro | Rua Bento Lisboa, 106, bloco 2, apt. 801, Catete | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Phone: 55 21 9752-68405 | E-mail: fabioop@gmail.com 
Dr. João Samartinho | CIAR – Research Centre in Arts and Coomunication. Polytechnic of Santarém, Complexo Andaluz, Apartado 279 2001-904 Santarém | Phone: (+351) 243 309 520, E-mail: samartinho@esg.ipsantarem.pt 
Dr. Raul Bernardino | LSRE, LCM; ALICE, MARE, Campus 4 School of Tourism and Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Peniche, 2520-641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607, E-mail: raul.bernardino@ipleiria.pt 
Information Technology: 
Dr. Tawanda Mushiri | Department of Mechanical Engineering | University of Zimbabwe | P.O Box MP167 | Mt. Pleasant, Harare | Zimbabwe | Phone: +263773245571, E-mail: tawanda.mushiri@gmail.com 
Dr. Rui Santos | CEAUL-University of Lisbon | Campus 2 School of Technology & Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Morro do Lena-Alto Vieiro Apartado 4163, | Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 244 820 300, E-mail: rui.santos@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Susana Ferreira | Campus 2 School of Technology & Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Morro do Lena- Alto Vieiro Apartado 4163, | Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 244 820 300, E-mail: susfer@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Ana Valongo | Campus 2 School of Technology & Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Morro do Lena-Alto Vieiro Apartado 4163| Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 244 820 300, E-mail: ana.valongo@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Sharol Sibongile Mkhomazi | Tshwane University of Technology Staatsartillerie Road, Pretoria West, South Africa Phone number: +2712 382 5562 E-mail: mkhomaziss@tut.ac.za 
Law and Regulations: 
Dr. Catia Marques Cebola | School of Technology and Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Campus 2, Morro de Lena, Alto Vieiro, Apartado 4163 | Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: 244820300, E-mail: catia.cebola@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Azwihangwisi Judith Mphidi | Founder, Human Police Policing Human (Pty) Ltd | 7699 Bell Pepper Crescent, The Orchards Ext 52, Pretoria North, Gauteng Province | South Africa | Phone: 0724891256, E-mail: mphidiaj@gmail.com 
Healthcare Management: 
Dr. Vincent F. Maher | Prof., Dept. of Mgmt. & Healthcare Mgmt.| LaPenta School of Business | Iona University | 715 North Avenue | New Rochelle, NY 10801 | USA | Phone: +1 914 633 2192 | E-mail: vmaher@iona.edu 
Dr. Teresinha Covas Lisboa | Paulista University – UNIP | 760 Rua Barao do Bananal | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Phone: 55 11 996214362 | E-mail: teresinhacovas@uol.com.br 
Dr. Vitor Braga | Center of Innovation and Research in Management and Information Systems. Polytechnic of Porto, School of Technology and Management of Felgueiras | Rua do Curral, Aptartado. 205, 4610-156 Felgueiras, Portugal | Phone: (+351) 255 314 002 E-mail: vbraga@estg.ipp.pt 
Dr. Matodzi Michael Mokoena | Faculty of Science | Tshwane University of Technology | Private Bag X680, Pretoria, 0001 | Republic of South Africa | Phone: +27123823544, E-mail: Mokoenamm1@tut.ac.za 
Tourism and Hospitality Management: 
Prof. Alba Caicedo Barreth | University of Guayaquil | Rumichaca 1313 and Clemente Ballen – Of. 101 | Guayaquil | Ecuador | Phone: (593) 984857385, E-mail: alba.caicedob@ug.edu.ec 
Dr. Luis Lima Santos | Full Professor | School of Tourism & Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios | Peniche, 2520-641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607, E-mail: llsantos@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Sofia Viana | CITUR – Centre for Research, Development, and Innovation in Tourism | Campus 4 School of Tourism and Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Peniche, 2520-641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607, E- mail: sviana@ipleiria.pt 
Interdisciplinary Studies: 
Prof. Sharon Brownie | Swinburne University of Technology | SPW Room 216 Mail H95, PO Box 218 Hawthorn, Vic, 3122 | Australia | Phone: +61 419 330 822, E-mail: sbrownie@swin.edu.au 
Dr. F. Victor Lu | Prof., Dept. of Business Analytics and Information Systems | Tobin College of Business | St. John’s University | 8000 Utopia Parkway | Queens, NY 11439 | U.S.A. | Phone: +1 (718) 990-7382, E-mail: luf@stjohns.edu 
Dr. Joaquim Mourato | VALORIZA, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, CIES-ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon, CHEPS-University of Twente, Praça do Município, 11, 7300-110 Portalegre | Portugal | Phone (+351) 245 301 500, Email: amourato@ipportalegre.pt 
Dr. N. Dilotsotlhe | Chair of Department: Marketing and Retail Management | University of South Africa | Phone: 012 429 8828, E-mail: dilotn@unisa.ac.za 
Dr. Ken Mathu | North West University | P.O. Box 304, Bruma, Johannesburg, 2026 | South Africa | Phone: +27 83 982 5597, Email: Ken.Mathu@nwu.ac.za, kenmathu@yahoo.com 
Communications Management: 
Prof. Sheri L. Mackey | School of Business Administration | Oakland University | 201 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester, MI 48309-4401 | U.S.A. | Phone: 323.594.6887, E-mail smackey2@oakland.edu 
Dr. Rosa Sobreira | Associate Professor | Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, School of Education Interdisciplinary Research Studies, Coimbra University | Rua Dom João III – Solum | 3030-329 Coimbra, Portugal | E-mail: rosa.sobreira@gmail.com 
Dr. Carla Freire | LiDA-Design and Arts Research Laboratory; CI&DEI-Center for Studies in Education and Innovation Campus 1 School of Education and Social Sciences, Rua Dr. João Soares, Apartado 4045, 2411-901 Leiria – Portugal| Phone (+351) 244 829 400, E-mail: carla.freire@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Dawie Bornman | Department of Business Management | University of Pretoria | Hatfield, 0028 | South Africa | Phone: +27 (0)12 420 5339, E-mail: dawie.bornman@up.ac.za 
Dr. Xolisile Ngumbela | School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy | College of Business and Economics | University of Johannesburg | Auckland Park, Johannesburg | South Africa | Phone: 060 965 7489, E-mail: xolisile.ngumbela@gmail.com 
Doctoral Dissertation/Junior Faculty & Student Papers: 
Dr. Priyangani Ariyawansha | School of Leadership & Management | University of Bedfordshire | U.K. | Phone: 00447861804167 | E-mail: priyangani.arya@gmail.com 
Dr. Olinda Maria dos Santos Sequeira | Director of the Higher School of Abrantes Technology Smart Cities Research Center-Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. Quinta do Contador – 2300-313 | Portugal | Phone: (+351)932468, Email: olinda.sequeira@ipt.pt 
Dr. Sara Proença | CERNAS and Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra/ESAC Agrarian School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Bencanta, 3040–316 Coimbra, Portugal | Phone: (+351) 239 802 940, E-mail: sproenca@esac.pt 
Dr. Kirsty-Lee Sharp | Senior Lecturer | North-West University| Vanderbijlpark Campus | South Africa | Phone: 0742846422 | E-mail: kirstylee.sharp@nwu.ac.za 
Kamogelo Rachekhu | University of Limpopo | Limpopo, Kgapane 0838 | Phone: 066 044 0521, E-mail: Rachekhu27@gmail.com 
Special Panels, Forums & Symposiums: 
Dr. Pedro Dominguinhos | ESCE-School of Management, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Campus do IPS – Estefanilha, 2910-761 Setúbal | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 265 709 300, E-mail: pedro.dominguinhos@esce.ips.pt 
Dr. Fernando Teixeira | School of Technology & Management, Polytechnic Institute of Beja, R. Francisco Miguel Duarte, 7800-000 Beja, Portugal | Phone (+351): 284 314 400, E-mail: fernando.teixeira@ipb.pt 
Dr. Filipe Rafael Pedrosa | ISEP-Instituto Superior de Engenharia | Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal | Phone (+351): 22 83 40 500, E-mail: frp@isep.ipp.pt 
Dr. Susana Henriques Marques-Associate Professor, Business Research Unit, Iscte Business School, University Institute of Lisbon, Av. das Forças Armadas, 1649-026 Lisboa, Portugal | Phone (+351) 210 464.116, E-mail: susana.marques@iscte.pt 
Dr. Luisa Cagica de Carvalho | Carme, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, CEFAGE-EU, Evora University, ESCE-School of Management, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Campus do IPS-Estefanilha, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal, Phone: (+351) 265 709 300, E-mail: luisa.c.carvalho@esce.ips.pt 

Country Chairs

Australia 
Dr. Mona Chung | Regional Director, China & Asia | BlueMount Capital | Level 11, 461 Bourke Street | Melbourne Victoria 3000 | Australia | Email: mchung6666@gmail.com 
Dr. Bruno Mascitelli | Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Education. & Social Scis. | Swinburne University of Technology | John Street, Hawthorn | Melbourne, VIC 3122 | Australia | Phone: +61-3-92145363 | E-mail: bmascitelli@swin.edu.au 
Austria 
Prof. Juergen M. Muehlbacher | Vienna University of Economics and Business | Welthandelsplatz 1 | A-1020 Vienna | Austria | Phone: +43-1-31336-4463 | E-mail: juergen.muehlbacher@wu.ac.at 
Belgium 
Mounir Boukadidi | Oracle & University of Antwerp/AMS | Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen | Antwerp, 2000 | Belgium | Phone: +971555588573, E-mail: mounir_boukadidi@yahoo.fr 
Brazil 
Prof. Leonel Cezar Rodrigues | Graduate School of Management | Nove de Julho University | 2046 R. Cayowaa, Sumare | Brazil | Phone: 55 (11) 98401 2002, E-mail: leonelcz@gmail.com 
China 
Dr. Stephen Ko | Dept. of Mgmt. & Mkt. | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | China | Phone: 852-2766-4061, E- mail: stephen.ko@polyu.edu.hk 
Croatia 
Dr. Alka Obadić | Full Professor | University of Zagreb | Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development | Sq. J.F. Kennedy 6 | 10000 Zagreb | Croatia | +385-1-2383-147, E-mail: aobadic@efzg.hr 
Czech Republic 
Prof. Maria Reznakova, Vice Rector, Faculty of Business and Management, Brno University of Technology, Kolejni 4, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic, Phone: +420 54114 2790, E-mail: reznakova@fbm.vutbr.cz 
Ecuador 
Prof. Osmany Perez Barral | Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador | Av. Manuelita Saenz. Sector Tropezon | Ambato | Ecuador | Phone: (593) 02 299 17 00, E-mail: operez@pucesa.edu.ec 
Egypt 
Dr. Tamer Mohamed Atef | University of Sadat City | Egypt | E-mail: tamermaa@hotmail.com 
Finland 
Dr. Sanna Joensuu-Salo | Principal Lecturer | Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences | Finland, E-mail: sanna.joensuu- salo@seamk.fi 
France 
Dr. Frederic Jallat | Professor, ESCP Europe | 79 avenue de la Republique | Paris, 75543 CEDEX 11 | France | Phone: +33 1 49 23 22 51, E-mail: jallat@escpeurope.eu 
Dr. Yamen Koubaa | École de Management de Normandie | Campus de Caen | 9, rue Claude Bloch | 14052 CAEN Cedex 4 | France | Phone: +33 (0)2 61 10 08 70, E-mail: koubaa_yam@yahoo.fr 
India 
Prof. Dr. Pawan K. Chugan | Visiting Professor, Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad; B.K. School of Management, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad | Bungalow No. 06, Mahalaya-2, Sola Science City Road, Off S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad 380060, India | Phone: +91 9825595573, E-mail: pkchugan@gmail.com 
Japan 
Prof. Hisao Fujimoto | Osaka University of Economics | 2-2-8, Osumi, Higashiyodogawa-ku | Osaka, 533-8533 | Japan | Phone: +81 6-6328-2431 | E-mail: fujimoto@osaka-ue.ac.jp 
Malawi 
Dr. Margaret Kubwalo-Chaika | Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) | P.O. Box 30801, Lilongwe 3 | Malawi | Phone: +265 999 982 788, E-mail: Margaretn.chaika@gmail.com 
Portugal 
Dr. Susana Amante | School of Technology and Management-Viseu, CIDEI, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. Av. Coronel José Maria Vale de Andrade, Campus Politécnico, 3504-510 Viseu, Phone (+351) 232 480 700, E-mail: susanamante@estgv.ipv.pt 
Dr. Maria Teresa Pereira | ISEP-Instituto Superior de Engenharia | Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal, Phone (+351): 22 83 40 500; E-mail: mtp@isep.ipp.pt 
Dr. William Cantú | CEAUL/ULICES, CI&DEI Campus 1 School of Education and Social Sciences, Rua Dr. João Soares, Apartado 4045, 2411-901 Leiria-Portugal | Phone (+351) 244 829 400, E-mail: william.cantu@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. Ricardo Pereira | ULICES, Campus 2 School of Technology & Management | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Morro do Lena-Alto Vieiro Apartado 4163 | Leiria, 2411-901 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 244 820 300, E-mail: ricardo.pereira@ipleiria.pt 
Dr. António Sérgio de Almeida | Campus 4 School of Tourism and Maritime Technology | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Peniche, 2520-641 | Portugal | Phone: (+351) 262 783 607 | E-mail: antonio.s.almeida@ipleiria.pt 
Russia 
Prof. Anna N. Zhilkina | Prof. & Chair, Dept. of Finance & Credit | State University of Management | 99 Ryazanskij Avenue | Moscow, 109542 | Russia | Phone: +74953777788(11-07), E-mail: angh@inbox.ru 
Slovakia 
Dr. Dagmar Caganova | Vice Dean for International Projects | Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava | Ulica Jána Bottu 25 917 24 Trnava | Slovakia | Phone: +421(0)905/648 382 | E-mail: dagmar.caganova@stuba.sk 
South Africa 
Prof. Mabutho Sibanda | Dean and Head of School of Accounting, Economics & Finance | University of Kwazulu-Natal | J 224, 2nd Floor J Block, Westville Campus | Durban | South Africa | Phone: +27 (0) 31 260 2160, E-mail: Sibandam@ukzn.ac.za 
Prof. Marius Wait | Head of Department: Marketing Management | College of Business and Economics | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Phone: +27 11 559 1414, E-mail: mwait@uj.ac.za 
Prof. Shepherd Dhilwayo | University of Johannesburg | Auckland Park | South Africa | Phone: 011 559 1689, E-mail: sdhliwayo@uj.ac.za 
Dr. Nkosinamandla Shezi | University of South Africa (UNISA) | Preller St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002 | South Africa | Phone: 078 110 1385, E-mail: shezine@unisa.ac.za 
Prof. E. Chinomona | Vaal University of Technology | Vanderbijlpark Campus | Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark 1911, Andries Potgieter Blvd. | South Africa | Phone: 0027780564852, Office Phone: 0169507545, E-mail: elizabethc@vut.ac.za 
Dr. Engeline Zwane | Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership | University of Limpopo | Webster Street Opposite Peter Mokaba Stadium, Block B, Edupark Complex, Polokwane, Limpopo Province | South Africa E-mail: engeline.zwane@ul.ac.za 
South Korea 
Dr. Jae Yoon Rhee | Professor Emeritus | Chung-Ang University | 204 Ho 33 Dong, HyoSung Villa, 740 Sam Sung Ro, Gang Nam Gu, Seoul | Republic of Korea | Phone number: 82+ 10 9150 3610, E-mail: rheejy3@daum.net 
Spain 
Dr. Vincente Ripoll Feliu | Faculty of Economics | Valencia University | Avenidad dels Tarongers, s/n | Valencia, 46071 | Spain | E-mail: ripoll@uv.es 
Taiwan 
Dr. Che-Jen Su | Dept. of Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Mgmt. | College of Human Ecology | Fu Jen Catholic University | 510 Chung Cheng Rd. | Hsinchuang, Taipei Country 24205 | Taiwan | Phone: 886-2-29031111, Email: 040084@mail.fju.edu.tw 
Thailand 
Dr. Pensri Jaroenwanit | Lecturer | Khon Kaen Business School (KKBS) Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen, Thailand | Phone: +66-819743732 | E-mail: penjar@kku.ac.th 
Dr. Kawpong Polyorat | Khon Kaen Business School (KKBS) | Khon Kaen University | 123 Mittraparp Road, A.Muang | Khon Kaen, 40002 | Thailand | Phone: +6643202401 ext. 48068, E-mail: kawpong@kku.ac.th 
Tunisia/North Africa 
Dr. Nabila El jed | Higher School of Digital Economy | Manouba University | ESEN, Campus unversitaire la Manouba, 2010 | Tunisia | Phone: +21698328545, E-mail: nabilaeljed@gmail.com 
Turkey 
Dr. Ozlem Atalik | Department of Aviation Management | Eskisehir Technical University | Turkey | Phone: 90 222 3222059, E-mail: oatalik@eskisehir.edu.tr 
U.K. 
Dr. Gordon Bowen | Associate Professor in Management | Anglia Ruskin University | 14 Webster Close | Maidenhead | Berkshire, SL6 4NW | U.K. | Phone: 44(0)7967496728, Email: ghgb@hotmail.com 
Dr. Amy Takhar | De Montfort University | 4.93 Hugh Aston Building, Gateway | Leicester, LE1 9BH | Phone: 07779574532, E-mail: amy.takhar@dmu.ac.uk 
Prof. Wilson Ozuem | Professor of Digital Marketing and Innovation | Institute of Business, Leadership and Industry | University of Cumbria 58 E India Dock Rd, London E14 6JE | U.K. | Phone: 020 7517 4800, E- mail: wilson.ozuem@cumbria.ac.uk 
Dr. Rebecca Natrajan | Senior Lecturer | Roehampton University-London Campus | London | U.K. | Phone: 07751217927, E-mail: rebeccanatrajan@gmail.com 
U.S.A. 
Prof. Leonora Fuxman | St. John’s University | Tobin College of Business | St. John’s University | 8000 Utopia Parkway | New York, NY 11439 | Phone: (732) 742-9670, E-mail: fuxmanl@stjohns.edu 
Dr. Samir R. Moussalli | Dean Emeritus | Clinical Professor of Business | University of Montevallo | 75 College Drive, Montevallo, Alabama 35115 | U.S.A. | E-mail: smoussal@montevallo.edu 
Dr. Luis Eduardo Rivera-Solis | Capella University | 225 S 6th St. | Minneapolis, MN 55402 | U.S.A. | Phone: +1 (516) 241-5196, E-mail: luis.rivera@capella.edu 
Venezuela 
Prof. José G. Hernández R. | Minimax Consultores C.A | Caracas, Estado Miranda 1073 | Venezuela | Phone: +00 58 212 240 34 88, E-mail: mercaglob@yahoo.com 
Prof. María J. García G Minimax Consultores C.A | Caracas, Estado Miranda 1073 | Venezuela | Phone: +00 58 212 241 89 57, E-mail: mariminimagarcia@yahoo.com 
Prof. Gilberto J. Hernández G. | Minimax Consultores C.A | Caracas, Estado Miranda 1073 | Venezuela | Phone: +00 58 212 241 89 57, E-mail: minimaxconsultores@yahoo.com 
Zimbabwe 
Dr. Zenzo Lusaba Dube | Institute of Development Studies | National University of Science & Technology | 38 Duncan Rd., Suburbs | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | Phone: +2639231186, E-mail: zenzo123@aol.com