approved EB-1A
Senior Lecturer
International Entrepreneurship · Iran · 2025-04-01
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Framework Evaluation
4 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 66 peer-reviewed journal articles and books shaping the discourse in entrepreneurship.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's citation count of 4,419 and development of intuitionistic fuzzy analysis represent major original contributions.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 32 peer reviews for leading journals in the field.
Leading Role (Met)
Editorial board service across several respected journals demonstrated a leadership role in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 66 peer-reviewed articles and books with 4,419 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 0.1% of scholars. Evidence of 32 peer reviews and editorial board service satisfied the EB-1A criteria for judging and leadership roles. The case successfully demonstrated national and international acclaim through high-impact metrics and expert validation.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- Authorship of 66 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and books
- 4,419 citations, ranking in the top 0.1% of scholars in international business
- 32 peer reviews for leading academic journals
- Editorial board service for several respected journals
- Development of intuitionistic fuzzy analysis and advanced econometric modeling tools
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