Innovative Research Award
Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu
Girne American University, Cyprus
| Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu |
| Affiliation |
Girne American University |
| Country |
Cyprus |
| Google Scholar |
qS9SOnAAAAAJ |
| Documents |
24 |
| Citations |
69 |
| h-index |
6 |
| Subject Area |
Business Management |
| Event |
Research Awards and Recognitions |
| Scopus |
58910211900 |
| ORCID |
0000-0001-9810-8535 |
Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu is an academic specializing in business management, organizational behavior, leadership studies, psychology, and management sciences. She currently serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Human Resources Management at Girne American University, Cyprus. Her academic profile reflects interdisciplinary scholarship in organizational dynamics, entrepreneurial behavior, social intelligence, leadership, and workplace psychology, supported by peer-reviewed publications, conference contributions, academic administration, and international professional engagement.[1][2]
Abstract
This article presents an academic overview of Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu, whose scholarly activities span business administration, organizational behavior, leadership studies, human resources management, and workplace psychology. Her academic trajectory combines research, teaching, institutional leadership, and international collaboration. The profile highlights educational achievements, administrative responsibilities, publication records, and measurable research indicators relevant to academic recognition within contemporary business and management studies.[1]
Keywords
Management and Organization; Business Administration; Human Resources Management; Leadership; Organizational Behavior; Psychology; Workplace Dynamics; Social Intelligence; Entrepreneurship; Innovation Management.
Introduction
Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu has developed an academic career that integrates management sciences with behavioral and organizational research. Her scholarly interests focus on understanding workplace interactions, entrepreneurial intentions, decision-making behavior, leadership effectiveness, and organizational outcomes. Through teaching, administration, publication, and professional training activities, she contributes to the advancement of applied business knowledge and interdisciplinary management research.[1][2]
Research Profile
Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Başkent University in 2022, following an MBA from Çankaya University and a bachelor’s degree with honors in Translation and Interpreting (English). Additional professional qualifications include pedagogical formation training and human resources management certification programs.
- Assistant Professor and Head of Human Resources Management, Girne American University (2025–Present).
- Board Member, Student and Academician Exchange Programs Office.
- Trainer (QDA Miner), Provalis Research, Canada (2023–Present).
- Former Head of English Department, Bağlıca Doğa College.
- Professional experience in translation, supervision, and international mobility programs.
Research Contributions
Her research portfolio examines the interaction between organizational environments and individual behavior. Particular emphasis has been placed on workplace ostracism, loneliness, entrepreneurial intention, social intelligence, decision-making processes, and innovation-oriented leadership. These topics contribute to contemporary discussions concerning organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.[3][4]
- Research on person–organization fit and entrepreneurial intention.
- Studies addressing workplace ostracism and organizational loneliness.
- Investigation of social intelligence and cognitive flexibility.
- Analysis of leadership influence on innovative business behavior.
- Contributions to organizational psychology and human resources scholarship.
Publications
Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu’s most notable publications are studies on person–organization fit, entrepreneurial intention, workplace ostracism, cognitive flexibility, social intelligence, and digital leadership, contributing to organizational behavior and management research.[3][4][5]
The researcher has contributed to books, book chapters, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed journal publications. Academic outputs currently include 13 book or chapter contributions and 16 conference papers alongside indexed journal articles.[1]
- Explaining the Relationship Between Person–Organization Fit and Entrepreneurial Intention Through Workplace Ostracism and Loneliness. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, 2025.
- The Moderating Role of Cognitive Flexibility in the Effect of Social Intelligence on Decision-Making Style. Caucasus University Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 2022.
- The Role of Digital Leaders in Shaping Innovative Business Behavior. Journal of the Faculty of Commercial Sciences, Başkent University, 2024.
Research Impact
Available scholarly metrics indicate an established and developing research profile with international visibility. Indexed publications, citation activity, and collaborative research contributions demonstrate engagement with contemporary issues in management and organizational studies. Her work has attracted scholarly attention in areas related to entrepreneurship, workplace relations, leadership, and behavioral decision-making.[1][2]
- 24 indexed scholarly documents.
- 69 recorded citations.
- h-index of 6.
- International academic collaboration and professional training activities.
Award Suitability
Based on publicly available academic indicators, educational achievements, institutional leadership roles, publication activity, and contributions to management scholarship, Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with candidates considered for academic recognition programs. Her profile reflects a combination of research productivity, administrative responsibility, international engagement, and interdisciplinary scholarship relevant to the objectives of research awards and professional recognitions.[1][2]
Conclusion
Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu represents an emerging academic voice within business administration and organizational studies. Through teaching, leadership, publication, and professional service, she has contributed to scholarly understanding of workplace behavior, leadership, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. Her academic profile illustrates sustained engagement with research and institutional development within higher education environments.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu, Author ID 58910211900. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58910211900
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Almula Umay Karamanlıoğlu. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qS9SOnAAAAAJ&hl=tr
- Başar, U., Karamanlıoğlu, A. U., & Sığrı, Ü. (2025). Explaining the relationship between person–organization fit and entrepreneurial intention through workplace ostracism and loneliness. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-08-2023-0345
- Karamanlıoğlu, A. U. (2022). The Moderating Role of Cognitive Flexibility in the Effect of Social Intelligence on Decision-Making Style. Caucasus University Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36543/kauiibfd.2022.ozelsayi7
- Karamanlıoğlu, A. U. (2024). The Role of Digital Leaders in Shaping Innovative Business Behavior. Journal of the Faculty of Commercial Sciences, Başkent University. https://izlik.org/JA85UL75UD