Innovative Research Award
Jianguo Gao
Shandong University, China
The Innovative Research Award recognizes research contributions that demonstrate originality, analytical rigor, and potential relevance to the advancement of knowledge. This academic recognition profile presents the available bibliometric information for Jianguo Gao of Shandong University, China, whose stated subject area is Social Policy. The profile summarizes the supplied research metrics and outlines the academic considerations relevant to evaluating research innovation. Bibliometric figures are presented as provided and should be interpreted in the context of the researcher’s broader scholarly contributions and the scope of the relevant assessment. [1] [5]
1. Abstract
This article presents an academic recognition profile for Jianguo Gao, affiliated with Shandong University, China, in the subject area of Social Policy. The supplied Scopus information reports 38 documents, 441 citations, and an h-index of 10. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the research output and citation activity associated with the specified author profile. [1]
The Innovative Research Award provides a framework for recognizing scholarly work that may contribute new perspectives, methods, evidence, or approaches to a field of study. Assessing research innovation requires consideration of originality, methodological quality, relevance, and potential contribution to knowledge, alongside quantitative indicators. The available information establishes the basic bibliometric profile but does not, by itself, document individual research findings or establish the outcome of an independent award evaluation. [2] [3]
2. Keywords
Innovative Research Award; Jianguo Gao; Shandong University; Social Policy; research innovation; academic recognition; bibliometric indicators; Scopus; scholarly impact; research evaluation.
3. Introduction
Research in Social Policy examines the development, implementation, and consequences of policies addressing social welfare, inequality, public services, and societal well-being. It often draws on interdisciplinary perspectives, including sociology, economics, political science, public administration, and related fields. Research innovation in this area can involve the development of new conceptual frameworks, improved empirical methods, critical policy analysis, or evidence that informs academic and public discussion.
Academic recognition programs provide opportunities to acknowledge research contributions across disciplines. A credible evaluation of innovative research should consider the substance of the work, its originality, the appropriateness of its methods, the reliability of its evidence, and its relevance to the field. Citation counts and publication records may inform this assessment, but they cannot independently establish research quality or societal value. [2] [3]
This profile organizes the supplied information about Jianguo Gao in relation to the Innovative Research Award associated with the International Research Award and Honors event. It distinguishes reported bibliometric data from research-specific conclusions that would require examination of publications and supporting evidence.
4. Research Profile
The supplied profile identifies Jianguo Gao as a researcher affiliated with Shandong University in China, with Social Policy listed as the subject area. The associated Scopus Author ID is 7404476229. The profile information provided for this article reports 38 documents, 441 citations, and an h-index of 10. These values describe the supplied bibliometric snapshot and may change as publications are indexed, citation records are updated, or database profiles are revised. [1]
| Profile Indicator |
Reported Information |
| Researcher |
Jianguo Gao |
| Institution |
Shandong University |
| Country |
China |
| Subject Area |
Social Policy |
| Scopus Author ID |
7404476229 |
| Documents |
38 |
| Citations |
441 |
| h-index |
10 |
The h-index is a bibliometric indicator that combines publication output and citation frequency. An h-index of 10 conventionally indicates that at least 10 works in the relevant indexed publication set have each received at least 10 citations, subject to the accuracy and scope of the database record. It does not capture every dimension of research quality, influence, or originality. [4]
The values presented here should be verified against the live Scopus author record before formal publication or use in an award assessment. Author profile attribution, database coverage, and citation counting practices can affect the reported totals. [1]
5. Research Contributions
Research contributions in Social Policy can address the design of welfare systems, social protection, public service delivery, inequality, population needs, institutional change, and the effects of policy interventions. Innovation may emerge through original empirical evidence, comparative analysis, theoretical development, methodological improvements, or the application of established approaches to previously underexamined policy questions.
The supplied information identifies Jianguo Gao’s subject area but does not include publication titles, abstracts, research findings, project descriptions, or specific claims of original contribution. Accordingly, this article does not attribute particular theories, methods, discoveries, or policy recommendations to the researcher without supporting documentation.
A detailed evaluation of research contributions could consider the following dimensions:
- Originality: Whether the research develops new questions, interpretations, frameworks, or findings that extend existing knowledge.
- Methodological rigor: Whether research methods are appropriate, transparent, and sufficiently robust to support the conclusions presented.
- Evidence and reproducibility: Whether the work provides a clear evidential basis and sufficient methodological detail for critical evaluation.
- Relevance to Social Policy: Whether the research addresses a meaningful scholarly, institutional, or societal question.
- Contribution to further research: Whether the findings, data, or conceptual approaches provide a useful foundation for subsequent investigation.
These criteria provide a general framework for examining innovation in social research. A researcher-specific assessment requires examination of the underlying publications and supporting evidence rather than inference from citation counts alone. [2] [3]
6. Publications
The supplied bibliometric information reports 38 documents associated with the Scopus Author ID 7404476229. This figure is presented as provided and has not been independently verified against the current database record. The available input does not specify individual publication titles, journal names, publication years, author lists, or digital object identifiers (DOIs). Consequently, a verified publication-by-publication bibliography cannot be constructed from the information currently available. [1]
For a comprehensive academic profile, the publication record should be checked for accurate author attribution, bibliographic completeness, and consistency across scholarly databases. Relevant records may include journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, reviews, or other indexed research outputs, depending on the researcher’s actual publication history and the indexing practices of the database.
A verified publication list should ideally provide the following details for each research output:
- Full publication title and author names.
- Journal, book, conference, or other publication venue.
- Publication year, volume, issue, and page range or article number, where applicable.
- DOI or another stable publisher or repository identifier, when available.
- A verified source record linking the publication to the correct author profile.
No specific DOI is assigned in this article because no publication-level DOI information was supplied or verified. DOI links should be added only after confirming that they resolve to the intended scholarly works.
7. Research Impact
Research impact can be examined through several complementary dimensions, including academic citations, methodological influence, contribution to scholarly debate, engagement with practitioners, and evidence of relevance to policy development or public services. In Social Policy, the practical importance of research may depend on its ability to clarify social problems, evaluate interventions, improve analytical frameworks, or inform evidence-based decisions.
The supplied profile reports 441 citations across 38 documents and an h-index of 10. These figures offer a quantitative snapshot of citation activity, but they should not be interpreted as a complete measure of research influence. Citation patterns can differ by discipline, publication type, time since publication, database coverage, and the citation practices of individual research communities. [2] [4]
A balanced evaluation may distinguish between the following dimensions:
- Scholarly visibility: Citations, publication distribution, and engagement with relevant academic literature.
- Intellectual contribution: Evidence that the research advances a concept, addresses an important gap, or improves an existing analytical approach.
- Policy relevance: Documented use of research findings in policy discussions, evaluations, institutional practices, or public programs.
- Broader influence: Evidence of engagement beyond academic publications, where applicable and verifiable.
No specific policy outcome, implementation, or societal effect is attributed to Jianguo Gao in the absence of supporting evidence. Such impacts should be documented through appropriate sources, such as policy reports, institutional records, independent evaluations, or verified research case studies.
8. Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award, associated here with the International Research Award and Honors event, provides a recognition category relevant to research innovation and scholarly contribution. Evaluating a candidate for such an award should involve a transparent review of the candidate’s documented research outputs, originality, methodological quality, and contribution to the relevant field.
The information supplied for Jianguo Gao establishes a researcher name, institutional affiliation, subject area, Scopus Author ID, and three bibliometric indicators. These details can serve as starting points for an academic profile review. They do not independently establish that the researcher has received the award, passed a formal evaluation, or met all award-specific eligibility requirements.
A structured review of suitability may consider the following evidence:
- Verified identity and affiliation: Confirm the researcher’s identity, institutional association, and author-profile attribution.
- Research originality: Examine selected publications and identify the specific advances or original contributions they report.
- Scholarly quality: Review research design, analytical methods, evidential support, and publication-level context.
- Research impact: Consider citation indicators alongside qualitative evidence of academic, professional, or policy relevance.
- Eligibility and assessment: Check the applicable award criteria, required documentation, and formal evaluation process.
These considerations describe a general academic review framework and do not constitute an official selection decision. The final determination of award eligibility or recipient status rests with the responsible award organizers under their published procedures. Information about the event and its official platform can be consulted through the International Research Award and Honors website. [5]
9. Conclusion
This academic profile summarizes the information supplied for Jianguo Gao of Shandong University, China, in the subject area of Social Policy. The reported bibliometric indicators are 38 documents, 441 citations, and an h-index of 10, associated with Scopus Author ID 7404476229. These indicators provide a concise quantitative description of the supplied research profile but do not independently establish the originality, quality, or wider influence of individual research contributions.
A complete assessment in relation to the Innovative Research Award would benefit from a verified publication list, examination of original research findings, evidence of contribution to Social Policy, and confirmation of the applicable award criteria. Maintaining a clear distinction between supplied metrics, independently verifiable research evidence, and formal award outcomes supports the accuracy and credibility of academic recognition profiles.
10. External Links
11. References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jianguo Gao, Author ID 7404476229. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7404476229
- Comparison of suicidal behavior among Chinese university students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a two-wave cross-sectional study.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07481187.2025.2476981
- Reducing Stigma and Promoting Empowerment: A Pre-Post Evaluation of ACE-LYNX Intervention on the Mental Health Literacy of University Providers.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396616492_Reducing_Stigma_and_Promoting_Empowerment_A_Pre-Post_Evaluation_of_ACE-LYNX_Intervention_on_the_Mental_Health_Literacy_of_University_Providers
- The prevalence of 12-month suicidal ideation and associated factors among university students in China: Findings from a three-wave cross-sectional study from 2021 to 2023.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39236888/
- International Research Award and Honors. (n.d.). Official award website. The official website provides the award platform and related event information.
https://awardandhonors.com/