Ms. Cristina Claudia Patriche | Management | Excellence in Research Award

Ms. Cristina Claudia Patriche | Management | Phd Student at Universitatea Dunarea de Jos din Galati | Romania

Ms. Cristina Claudia Patriche is a dedicated university assistant and researcher in the field of management whose academic journey demonstrates both scholarly commitment and professional impact, making her a valuable contributor to the global research community. She earned her Ph.D. in Management, which provided her with a strong academic foundation to pursue research that addresses critical aspects of entrepreneurial ecosystems, higher education reputation management, and social impact evaluation, all of which are central to her ongoing academic endeavors. In her professional role at the University of Galați, she has combined teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research to build a multifaceted profile that integrates both theoretical exploration and practical application. Her research interests focus on entrepreneurial intentions of students, institutional reputation within higher education, and innovative approaches to measuring social impact through methodologies such as PLS-SEM and fsQCA. With a growing list of publications in reputable international journals, she has already achieved recognition within the management field, where her scholarly contributions are cited and engaged with by peers. Her research skills are demonstrated in the use of advanced statistical and qualitative methodologies, rigorous literature analysis, and a capacity to translate academic knowledge into practical frameworks that support institutional growth. Among her publication achievements, Ms. Cristina Claudia Patriche has co-authored influential works in Scopus-indexed and Q1 journals, including studies on entrepreneurial intentions, university reputation, and knowledge-driven management practices, establishing her reputation as an emerging scholar with both intellectual rigor and global relevance. In terms of awards and honors, she has been recognized through her involvement in prestigious international collaborations and her active contribution to advancing research within the management discipline, which underscores her potential to achieve further academic distinction. Her dedication to building cross-institutional partnerships highlights her capacity for collaboration beyond national borders, making her a suitable candidate for leadership roles in future projects and academic initiatives. In addition to her publications, she has also demonstrated professional service to the academic community through conference presentations, co-research with international teams, and her role in mentoring students, all of which reinforce her influence as both a scholar and educator.

Academic Profile: ORCID | Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications:

1. Enablers of students’ entrepreneurial intentions: findings from PLS-SEM and fsQCA – 2024  (Citations: 22)

2. University reputation management: academic knowledge alchemy – 2025 (Citations: 1)

3. Knowledge-driven reputation management in higher education institutions – 2025

4. The impact of entrepreneurial activities in universities on their reputation – 2024