Awards & Recognition

Dr. Yousif Abdelrahim | Wasta Theory, Informal Governance, Sustainable Education, EducationLeadership, & Tribalism Research:

• Wasta & Social Networks

• Informal governance

• Tribalism & Tribal Behaviour

• Social, Intimate, & institutional trust

• Cross-cultural psychology

• Organizational behavior

• Higher education - Leadership & Well-being

• Emerging market institutions

• Corruption & Unethical Behavior

Overview

Dr. Yousif Abdelrahim has received international academic and professional recognition for his contributions as a researcher, theorist, educator, and scholarly evaluator in the fields of organisational behaviour, cultural cognition, and institutional governance.

His recognition is demonstrated through competitive awards, editorial roles, scholarly gatekeeping, leadership of international conferences, and engagement with globally recognised organisations.

Awards & Competitive Recognition

• Award Winner – Leadership & Advocacy in Education
  35th Elets World Education Summit

• A Winner of the Best Paper Award

Academy of Business Management Conferences - CERTIFICATE OF BEST PAPER AWARD (the GCBMS  CONFERENCE) - 15 - 16, November 2024 - Dubai, UAE.             www.abmconferences.com

This award recognises the applied impact of his work in education, sustainability, and institutional development.

International Recognition & Academic Service

Dr. Abdelrahim’s expertise has been recognised through advisory, judging, and evaluation roles with leading global organisations:

• Advisory and judging roles with QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)

https://qsrea.evessiocloud.com/Reimagine2025/en/page/judges

• Judge – QS Reimagine Education & QS ImpACT Skills Competitions

https://qsrea.evessiocloud.com/live/en/node/judgeprofile-yousif-abdelrahim

• Contributor to initiatives aligned with AACSB accreditation standards

https://theexchange.aacsb.edu/profile?UserKey=270e5c28-30f8-46f6-a7cb-0191b7f2ddd9

• Engagement with international academic platforms, including IBIMA, IHIET, and GESS

IBIMA: https://ibima.org/conference/38th-ibima-conference/#ffs-tabbed-13

IHIET: https://www.ihiet-fs.org/contacts.html

GESS: https://www.saudicg.com/#/agenda?day=2&lang=en

Scholarly Gatekeeping & Editorial Recognition

Dr. Abdelrahim contributes to the evaluation and advancement of global research through:

Editorial Board Memberships

• American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

https://www.onlinesciencepublishing.com/index.php/ajssh/about/editorialTeam

• European Business & Management

https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/324/editorial-team#Editorial_Board_Member

• Digital Humanities, Social Science and Cultural Preservation

https://www.primeopenaccess.com/international-journals/digital-humanities-social-science-and-cultural-preservation-editors.asp

• Journal of Interdisciplinary Social, Digital, Creative & Engineering Studies

https://www.jisdces.com/editorial-board-members.php

• International Journal of Management, Finance & Entrepreneurship

https://ospublishers.com/IJMFE.html#Editorial_Board

• Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal

https://www.abacademies.org/journals/academy-of-entrepreneurship-journal-editorial-board.html

• 1)  Web Log Open Access Publication

https://weblogoa.com/editors/2026C2201

Peer Review & Scholarly Evaluation

• Reviewer for international journals, including:

  • Heliyon

  • Cogent Education

  • Discover Sustainability

  • Social Sciences & Humanities Open

These peer review history and statistics are available on the ORCID Website at:

https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-3749-8880

• Conference reviewer for major academic platforms, including EURAM and IBIMA

Conference Leadership & International Engagement

Leadership Roles

• Session Chair – Saudi Corporate Governance Conference (Alfaisal University, 2025)

• Session Chair – ICBT Istanbul Conference (2026)

• Advisory Member – IBIMA International Conference

• Committee Member – IHIET International Conference

Invited & Keynote Contributions

• Keynote Speaker – International Conference on Business Management and Law (Amman, Jordan, 2025)

• Invited Keynote Speaker – Renewable Energy Conference (Rome, Italy, 2026)

International Visibility & External Recognition

Dr. Abdelrahim’s work and professional contributions are recognised across multiple international academic and professional platforms, reflecting global visibility and external validation of his expertise.

His profile and contributions are represented on platforms associated with leading global organisations and initiatives, including:

• AACSB (academic engagement and accreditation-related activities)

 https://my.aacsb.edu/My-Account/My-Profile

• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ImpACT and Reimagine Education platforms (judging and advisory roles)

 https://qsrea.evessiocloud.com/live/en/node/judgeprofile-yousif-abdelrahim

• GESS Education Exhibition and Conference (conference participation and engagement)

https://www.gess-saudiarabia.com/track-speakers

• IBIMA and IHIET international conference platforms

https://ibima.org/conference/38th-ibima-conference/#ffs-tabbed-13

https://ihiet-ai.org/tracks.html

• Academic indexing platforms, including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and SSRN

https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57226182330

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/JNS-8991-2023

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9PHgsNAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-3749-8880

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6607700

His presence on independent, internationally recognised platforms shows that his work is recognised beyond his primary institution, reinforcing the global relevance and visibility of his research.

Professional & Institutional Service

Dr. Abdelrahim contributes to institutional development through academic and committee service roles, including:

• Faculty recruitment and interview committees

• Professional development and academic quality committees

• MBA and EMBA programme evaluation and examination

• Corporate Social Responsibility and societal impact initiatives

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Abdelrahim is an active member of leading international academic associations:

• American Educational Research Association

• Association for Psychological Science

• AACSB

• International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology

Research Funding & Grants

• Supported through publication-related funding via the Elsevier Foundation (Heliyon Journal, 2024)

Summary of Recognition

Dr. Abdelrahim’s recognition reflects:

• External validation of expertise through judging, reviewing, and advisory roles

• International visibility across academic and professional platforms

• Scholarly authority through editorial and peer review responsibilities

• Applied impact recognised through competitive awards and global initiatives