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Zargi Takeed is a lecturer at Alfalah University, Afghanistan and is pursuing PhD in Entrepreneurship and HRM at the Institute of Management Sciences, The University of Haripur, Pakistan. Despite some of the most challenges circumstances in his country, he still manages to follow his academic and research activities with great passion. His research interests revolves around leadership, entrepreneurship, work behavior and Innovation. His strength lies in quantitative research and he can proficiently deal with various software.

Mohammad Daud Ali has been an inspiring figure in teaching and research, driven by his passion and the accomplishments of his students. Since 2007, he has taught at a reputable public sector university, embracing a holistic approach to student development and transformation. His teaching philosophy focuses on supporting all students, particularly those with less impressive academic records, to ensure they grasp theoretical concepts and practical applications. Ali believes in personal interaction, which builds student confidence and motivation. As a sports enthusiast, he engages with students in sporting activities, fostering mutual trust and social coherence. He is also responsive to student queries through various online platforms. Ali's research in human resource management began during his MS in Management Sciences, focusing on the impact of innovation on organizational growth. His PhD research examined the diffusion of organizational innovation and SME growth in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, aiming to address local issues and uplift the SME sector. His future research endeavors will explore the intersection of HRM and innovation with organizational growth and performance. Ali has published numerous papers in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals and participated in international conferences. He has also collaborated on projects with international partners, including USAID.

Syed Imad Shah, who earned his PhD in Entrepreneurship from the University of Essex, is a seasoned academic and consultant with extensive experience in qualitative research and project management. Shah is currently working as a Lecturer, Australian Institute of Businesses, Australia. He has served as a Project Consultant for DFID and FAO UN funded projects, focusing on food security, livelihoods and resilience assessments in various districts of Pakistan. As a dedicated educator, Shah has conducted numerous training sessions on organizational behavior, innovation, creativity and qualitative research methods for various institutions, including the Pakistan Air Force, FATA Disaster Management Authority and multiple universities. He holds a robust academic background, having published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed journals and contributed book chapters on leadership and employee pro-environmental behaviors. Shah has also supervised multiple PhD and M.Phil. Scholars, demonstrating his commitment to advancing academic research. He has held various administrative roles, including Coordinator for BBA programs and Business School Accreditation at the Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar and Director of Academics at NCS University System. His work on entrepreneurial culture, organizational performance and work ethics has made significant contributions to the field of management sciences.

Ali Muhammad, holding a PhD in Management with a focus on Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Liverpool, UK, boasts over 12 years of extensive experience in teaching, research and academic administration at both national and international levels. Currently an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, he manages a significant portfolio of research projects worth over Rs. 10 million and serves as an HEC-approved PhD Supervisor. Muhammad has a prolific research career, including significant funded projects, numerous publications in reputable journals and presentations at international conferences. His research interests encompass business strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation management and organizational behavior. He has also contributed to the development of academic curricula and strategic plans, earning recognition and awards for his academic contributions and teaching excellence.

Shaoping Qiu is an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. His research interests include organizational leadership, organizational change, stress and well-being, STEM education, service learning and quantitative methods such as multiple regression, structural equation modeling (SEM), hierarchical linear model (HLM) and item response theory (IRT). He received his PhD from Texas A&M University.