José Manuel Cordero Ferrera | Best Research Article Award | Economics

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Best Research Article Award

José Manuel Cordero Ferrera
Universidad de Extremadura, Spain

José Manuel Cordero Ferrera
Affiliation Universidad de Extremadura
Country Spain
Scopus ID 57226092275
Documents 8
Citations 16
h-index 2
Subject Area Economics
Event Academic Achievements & Awards

José Manuel Cordero Ferrera is a Spanish economist and professor at the Universidad de Extremadura whose academic work is associated with applied economics, public economics, efficiency analysis, education economics and the evaluation of public services. The Universidad de Extremadura identifies him as a full-time university professor in the Department of Economics and Area of Applied Economics, and lists his participation in the Public Economics research group. [1] He was appointed Professor at the University of Extremadura in 2016 and subsequently appointed Catedrático de Universidad in the area of Applied Economics in 2020. [2] [3]

Abstract

The Best Research Article Award recognizes scholarly work that demonstrates methodological quality, substantive relevance and a meaningful contribution to its field. José Manuel Cordero Ferrera’s academic profile is closely connected with applied economics and public economics, particularly the measurement of efficiency and the evaluation of education and public services. His published research includes empirical applications of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), efficiency measurement and socioeconomic factors affecting the performance of public-sector services. His work on primary health care, for example, examined the relationship between quality, socioeconomic characteristics and efficiency measures. [4]

His research record also includes studies of efficiency in education and public administration, including analyses of non-discretionary inputs in educational efficiency models and efficiency assessment of real-estate cadastral offices. [5] [6] These themes provide an appropriate scholarly basis for consideration under a research-article recognition framework focused on analytical rigor and applied economic research.

Keywords

Keywords: Applied Economics; Public Economics; Economic Efficiency; Data Envelopment Analysis; Education Economics; Public Services; Efficiency Measurement; Socioeconomic Analysis; Research Article; Academic Recognition.

Introduction

José Manuel Cordero Ferrera is an academic in the field of Economics at the Universidad de Extremadura in Spain. Institutional records identify his academic area as Applied Economics and associate him with the Department of Economics and the Public Economics research group. [1] His academic trajectory includes research and teaching focused on the evaluation of economic and public-sector outcomes, with particular attention to efficiency measurement.

Official Spanish university and government records document his progression through academic appointments at the Universidad de Extremadura. A 2016 resolution records his appointment as Profesor Titular de Universidad in Applied Economics, while a 2020 resolution records his appointment as Catedrático de Universidad in the same area. [2] [3]

Research Profile

Cordero Ferrera’s research profile is centered on empirical and quantitative approaches to applied economics. His work has addressed efficiency assessment in education, health care and public administration, frequently using Data Envelopment Analysis and related econometric or statistical techniques. The objective of such research is to assess how effectively resources are transformed into measurable outputs and to identify factors associated with differences in observed performance. [5] [6]

  • Applied economics and public economics.
  • Efficiency and productivity measurement.
  • Data Envelopment Analysis and quantitative evaluation.
  • Education-sector performance and efficiency.
  • Public-service and health-care efficiency.
  • Economic and socioeconomic determinants of institutional performance.

Research Contributions

A notable component of Cordero Ferrera’s research concerns the methodological treatment of factors that may influence measured efficiency but are not directly controlled by the organizations being evaluated. His study of education-sector efficiency examined alternative approaches for incorporating non-discretionary inputs into Data Envelopment Analysis and considered bootstrap techniques in the empirical assessment. [5]

His research has also been applied to public administrative services. The study of real-estate cadastral offices used Data Envelopment Analysis and Malmquist indices to evaluate efficiency over time, identifying differences among offices and changes in technical efficiency during the study period. [6]

Another contribution concerns health-care efficiency. In a peer-reviewed article published in the European Journal of Health Economics, Cordero Ferrera and co-authors investigated how quality and sociodemographic variables relate to efficiency measures in primary health care. [4] This line of research illustrates the application of economic evaluation methods to policy-relevant public services.

Publications

Available bibliographic records document publications by Cordero Ferrera across applied economics, public economics and efficiency analysis. Dialnet lists research articles and other scholarly contributions covering areas such as educational efficiency, local public finance, taxation, education outcomes and public-sector evaluation. [7]

The University of Extremadura has also described Cordero Ferrera as an Applied Economics professor with an extensive record of international journal publications, competitive research projects and scientific conference participation. [8]

Research Impact

The significance of Cordero Ferrera’s research is primarily reflected in its application to measurable questions of institutional and public-sector performance. His studies connect quantitative economic methods with practical policy domains, including education, health care and public administration. [4] [5] [6]

The methodological emphasis on efficiency measurement can support comparisons among organizations and help researchers investigate why performance differs across institutions or regions. His work therefore occupies an applied position within economics, where empirical evidence and quantitative evaluation can contribute to discussions concerning the allocation and management of public resources.

For the award profile supplied for this page, the researcher is associated with 8 documents, 16 citations and an h-index of 2. These figures are presented as the supplied award-profile metrics and may vary from institutional or database profiles because bibliometric databases use different author-identification and indexing methodologies.

Award Suitability

The Best Research Article Award is intended to recognize research articles that demonstrate originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the discipline and a clear contribution to scholarly knowledge. Based on the documented research profile, Cordero Ferrera’s work provides several areas that can be evaluated against these criteria.

  • Subject relevance: His research is directly situated within Economics, particularly Applied Economics and Public Economics. [1]
  • Methodological contribution: His publications employ quantitative approaches including Data Envelopment Analysis and related efficiency-measurement techniques. [5] [6]
  • Policy relevance: Several studies examine education, health care and public administration, areas with direct implications for public-sector management and resource allocation. [4]
  • Publication record: His documented scholarly output includes peer-reviewed journal articles and additional academic contributions. [7]
  • Academic standing: His progression to a full professorship in Applied Economics at the Universidad de Extremadura provides institutional evidence of an established academic career. [3]

Final award eligibility and selection should be determined by the responsible award committee according to its published rules, documentation requirements and independent assessment procedures. This page describes scholarly suitability rather than asserting an award decision.

Conclusion

José Manuel Cordero Ferrera’s academic profile reflects sustained work in Applied Economics and Public Economics, with a particular emphasis on efficiency analysis and quantitative evaluation of public services. His documented research addresses education, health care, public administration and related socioeconomic questions, using analytical approaches designed to evaluate performance and resource use. [4] [5] [6]

The combination of disciplinary relevance, empirical methodology, peer-reviewed publication activity and an established academic position provides a substantive basis for consideration within a Best Research Article Award framework. Any formal recognition, however, remains subject to the award organizer’s independent evaluation and verification process.

References

  1. Universidad de Extremadura. José Manuel Cordero Ferrera — Faculty of Economics and Business Administration academic profile. Universidad de Extremadura.https://eco.unex.es/titulaciones/1114/
  2. Boletín Oficial del Estado. (2016). Resolución de 30 de marzo de 2016, de la Universidad de Extremadura, por la que se nombra Profesor Titular de Universidad a don José Manuel Cordero Ferrera. BOE-A-2016-3748.https://boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2016-3748
  3. Boletín Oficial del Estado. (2020). Resolución de 18 de septiembre de 2020, de la Universidad de Extremadura, por la que se nombra Catedrático de Universidad a don José Manuel Cordero Ferrera. BOE-A-2020-12509.https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2020-12509
  4. Cordero Ferrera, J. M., Crespo Cebada, E., & Murillo Zamorano, L. R. (2014). The effect of quality and socio-demographic variables on efficiency measures in primary health care. European Journal of Health Economics, 15(3), 289–302. DOI: 10.1007/s10198-013-0476-1.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-013-0476-1
  5. Cordero Ferrera, J. M., Pedraja Chaparro, F., & Salinas Jiménez, J. (2008). Measuring efficiency in education: an analysis of different approaches for incorporating non-discretionary inputs. Applied Economics, 40(10), 1323–1339. DOI: 10.1080/00036840600771346.https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840600771346

Davinder Kumar Madaan | Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan | Economics | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan | Economics | Retired Professor at Punjabi University | India

Economics is the focus of Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan’s distinguished academic and professional career, spanning over 33 years of teaching and 33 years of research with 17 years as a full professor and 19 years in academic administration. Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan holds a Ph.D. in Economics, an M.A. in Economics, an M.A. in Public Administration, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications from Punjabi University and Kurukshetra University. He has published 4 books and 98 research papers in areas including International Trade and Development Economics. Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan has served as Dean and Head of the School of Social Sciences at Punjabi University, Secretary of the Indian Economic Association, and Honorary Secretary of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Patiala Branch. His expertise includes economic research, policy analysis, and academic leadership. Prof. Davinder Kumar Madaan has been recognized for his contributions to economic scholarship, shaping policy discussions, and mentoring the next generation of economists, leaving a lasting impact on academia and public administration.

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Lei Nie | Economy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lei Nie | Economy | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lei Nie | Economy – Associate professor at Shanxi University of Finance & Economics, China

Dr. Nie Lei is a dedicated and accomplished researcher specializing in resource-based economics, sustainable regional development, and urban land use efficiency. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Research Institute of Resource-based Economics, Shanxi University of Finance & Economics. With a strong background in both domestic and international research settings, Dr. Nie has earned recognition for his significant contributions to environmental economics and spatial development analysis. His work focuses on bridging theoretical insights with practical solutions for industrial transformation in resource-based cities, making his research relevant to current global challenges such as climate change, sustainable urbanization, and ecological efficiency.

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Education

Dr. Nie’s academic journey began at Anhui Agricultural University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Management of Public Services in 2009. He continued at the same institution for his master’s degree in Industrial Economy, which he completed in 2013. Driven by a passion for resource planning and environmental management, he pursued a Ph.D. in Land Resource Management at Nanjing Agricultural University, graduating in 2017. His educational trajectory highlights a clear and consistent focus on integrating economic theory with land and resource sustainability.

Experience

Dr. Nie began his professional academic career in 2018 as a Lecturer at Shanxi University of Finance & Economics. Recognized for his scholarly contributions and teaching excellence, he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022. From October 2022 to October 2023, he served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he expanded his research perspectives and fostered international collaborations. His teaching portfolio includes Development Economics, Industrial Economics, and Coordinated Regional Development, reflecting his commitment to both theoretical knowledge and its real-world applications.

Research Interests

Dr. Nie’s research interests lie in the fields of resource economics, regional sustainable development, and production efficiency analysis. He investigates topics such as urban land use efficiency, green total factor productivity, the digital economy’s environmental impact, and the coordination of key systems like water, food, and energy. His interdisciplinary approach combines spatial econometrics, sustainability assessment, and economic modeling, offering valuable insights into improving policy outcomes in rapidly evolving urban and industrial regions.

Awards

While specific individual awards are not listed in his profile, Dr. Nie’s academic trajectory—including his promotion to Associate Professor and his selection as a Visiting Scholar in the United States—demonstrates institutional and international recognition of his scholarly excellence. His growing presence in high-impact journals and leadership in interdisciplinary research speak to the quality and importance of his contributions to the field.

Selected Publications

Dr. Nie has authored numerous impactful publications in both Chinese and international journals. Below are seven selected papers that exemplify his contributions to sustainability, spatial economics, and regional development, each accompanied by a brief note and emoji for thematic context:

📘 Coupled coordination of the water–food–energy system in nine provinces of the Yellow River Basin (Water, 2025) – This study offers a systems-based approach to sustainability coordination and has already been cited in policy-oriented environmental research.
📊 Service sector agglomeration and industrial structure optimisation: evidence from China’s resource-based cities (Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, 2024) – Explores how service industry clusters influence structural economic reform, particularly in older industrial zones.
🏙 Urban industrial land misallocation and green total factor productivity (Australian Economic Papers, 2024) – Investigates the spatial mismatch of industrial land and its impact on ecological productivity.
🌱 The impact of the digital economy on total-factor carbon emission efficiency in the Yellow River Basin (Systems, 2024) – A timely analysis on how digital transformation affects emission efficiency; frequently cited in green tech innovation studies.
🌐 Spatial effects of service industry’s heterogeneous agglomeration on industrial structure optimization (Systems, 2024) – Uses spatial econometrics to measure the uneven effects of service concentration on development models.
🏞 Performance evaluation of green transformation of resource-based cities (Inquiry into Economic Issues, 2022) – Empirical study involving 114 prefecture-level cities in China; cited in Chinese policy planning research.
🏘 Measurement and influencing factors of urban land use efficiency (Inquiry into Economic Issues, 2022) – Focuses on land use metrics and urban planning, referenced in urban sustainability modeling articles.

Conclusion

In summary, Dr. Nie Lei is a highly promising and productive researcher whose work is deeply relevant to pressing economic and environmental issues. His commitment to sustainable development, interdisciplinary research, and academic mentorship is evident in both his scholarly output and professional growth. As urbanization accelerates and environmental pressures rise, Dr. Nie’s research offers crucial insights for policymakers, planners, and academics alike. He stands as a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with the vision, skills, and impact to continue advancing knowledge and practical solutions in the years to come.