Prof. Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos, One of the World's Top 2% Scientists, Discusses Business and Economics in Asia

Prof. Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos from the Department of Business Administration in the Faculty of Economics and Business at The University of Oviedo, Spain was named on “Stanford University’s Ranking of the World Scientists: World’s Top 2% Scientists" list for her research in social sciences fields last month. Her teaching and research interests focus on the areas of strategic management, knowledge management, intellectual capital, and information technologies, with a special interest in Asia (Bhutan, China, and Myanmar). She is the Editor-in-Chief of IGI Global’s open access International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM), as well as editor for a number of IGI Global book publications and full book series.

In light of her being listed on the Top 2% of Scientists List, IGI Global interviewed Prof. Ordóñez de Pablos discuss this achievement and her contributions to the research community.

Prof. de Pablos: Being ranked on the Stanford List of Top 2% World Scientists made me feel very proud of this important research achievement. It also motivated me more to explore new topics of research, analyze their complexities, interconnections and potential impact (social, economic and policy levels). In addition, the inclusion in the ranking increased (even more) my commitment to continue working hard, together with my international research team, editing new books on emerging issues within my field of research.

Prof. de Pablos: Asia has always attracted my interest and curiosity. My research interests were focused on Asia, and my readings and favorite tourist destinations were focused on this amazing region. When IGI Global offered me the great opportunity to develop and edit the International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM), I said yes immediately. I am very grateful to IGI Global, and in particular, to Ms. Jan Travers for this amazing opportunity of collaboration. Editing this journal has been an extraordinary way not only to learn about the editorial process of an academic title but also to expand my knowledge about Asia and extend my international network. I have to thank the editorial advisory board of the journal and books as well as the Associate Editors of the journal for their time and efforts.

Prof. de Pablos: The main audience of the titles I edited for IGI Global books are academics, researchers, and students. In addition, the books are useful for policy makers, professionals, and general reader. The new and emergent topics of the books attract a wide audience and contribute to gain a better understanding of complex transformations in economies and societies around the globe, especially in Asia.

Prof. de Pablos: The International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM) published and will publish special issues covering strategic issues for business and management, in specific Asian countries, like Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indonesia, or ASEAN. I am sure they will contribute to deepen our understanding of digital transformation, green technologies, circular economy and sustainability, among other issues, in this part of the world.