Best Researcher Award

Emese Belényesi — Ludovika University of Public Service, Hungary.

Emese Belényesi
Affiliation	Ludovika University of Public Service
Country	Hungary
Scopus ID	59262428300
Documents	7
Citations	6
h-index	1
Subject Area	Social Sciences
Event	International Academic Achievements & Awards
ORCID	0000-0002-4865-6629

Emese Belényesi is a researcher at Ludovika University of Public Service in Hungary, working in the social sciences. Her research addresses artificial intelligence in public administration education, governance capacity in public service universities, and the contribution of Hungarian universities to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She is nominated for the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards in recognition of her recent scholarly output [1][2].

Abstract

This article presents the research profile of Emese Belényesi in connection with the Best Researcher Award. Her recent publications examine the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education [3], the comparison of student and ChatGPT approaches to decision-making in public administration [4], and the role of Hungarian universities in advancing sustainability [2].

Keywords

Public administration education, generative artificial intelligence, higher education, public service universities, Sustainable Development Goals, Hungarian universities, governance capacity.

Introduction

Higher education institutions face growing expectations to support sustainable development and to adapt to emerging technologies. Belényesi’s publications engage with both themes, combining empirical analysis of university activity with studies of teaching practice and institutional capacity. Her Scopus author record lists seven documents [5], and her work appears in journals, a book chapter and Hungarian-language publications.

Research Profile

Belényesi is affiliated with Ludovika University of Public Service in Hungary, and her principal subject area is the social sciences. Her Scopus Author ID is 59262428300. The profile records seven documents, six citations and an h-index of 1, consistent with a developing publication record [5]. Her research is organized around three themes:

• Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning
• Governance capacity and the role of public service universities
• University contributions to sustainability goals

Research Contributions

Belényesi has examined sustainability publications in Hungarian higher education with Péter Sasvári [1] and university contributions to the SDGs [2]. She also studies generative AI in education [3], ChatGPT decision-making [4], and AI-enabled governance.

Publications

• Belényesi, E., & Sasvári, P. (2026). Fenntarthatósághoz kapcsolódó publikációk területi és intézményi mintázatai a magyar felsőoktatásban (2019–2023). Modern Geográfia. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2026.21.01.01 [1]
• Belényesi, E., & Sasvári, P. (2026). The contribution of Hungarian universities to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Book chapter. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09066-9_17 [2]
• Belényesi, E., Korpics, M. K., Méhes, T., & Győrfyné Kukoda, A. (2026). From mandatory exposure to guided engagement. Trends in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.3390/higheredu5030076 [3]
• Belényesi, E., & Győrfyné Kukoda, A. (2026). Teaching decision-making in public administration using AI. Teaching Public Administration. https://doi.org/10.1177/01447394261473655 [4]

Research Impact

The practical relevance of this work lies in its contribution to policy and teaching. Analyses of sustainability publications inform institutional strategy, while studies of AI use in the classroom support evidence-based approaches to integrating new tools in public administration education [3][4]. Because most of her indexed output is recent, citation counts remain modest and are expected to develop over time [5].

Award Suitability

Belényesi is considered suitable for the Best Researcher Award on the following grounds:

• Consistent publication activity in 2026 across journals and a book chapter
• Timely focus on artificial intelligence and sustainability in higher education
• Collaborative authorship and a clearly defined research agenda
• Relevance to public administration education and university governance

Conclusion

Emese Belényesi’s research shows a coherent focus on how universities respond to technological change and sustainability objectives. Her recent publications illustrate a growing research profile, and her nomination for the Best Researcher Award recognizes the relevance and quality of this work [1][3].

External Links

• Scopus Profile
• Google Scholar Profile
• ORCID Profile

References

1. Belényesi, E., & Sasvári, P. (2026). Fenntarthatósághoz kapcsolódó publikációk területi és intézményi mintázatai a magyar felsőoktatásban (2019–2023). Modern Geográfia.
   https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2026.21.01.01
2. Belényesi, E., & Sasvári, P. (2026). The contribution of Hungarian universities to the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A comparative analysis of state-run, church-affiliated, and model-transition institutions (2019–2023). Book chapter.
   https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09066-9_17
3. Belényesi, E., Korpics, M. K., Méhes, T., & Győrfyné Kukoda, A. (2026). From mandatory exposure to guided engagement: Investigating the structured integration of generative AI in higher education. Trends in Higher Education, 5(3).
   https://doi.org/10.3390/higheredu5030076
4. Belényesi, E., & Győrfyné Kukoda, A. (2026). Teaching decision-making in public administration using AI: A comparative study of student and ChatGPT approaches. Teaching Public Administration.
   https://doi.org/10.1177/01447394261473655
5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Emese Belényesi, Author ID 59262428300. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59262428300