Lifetime Achievement Award

Samuel Egwunatum is a researcher affiliated with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, whose academic profile is associated with Construction Economics. His indexed research record includes 11 documents, 91 citations, and an h-index of 4, providing a measurable basis for evaluating his research activity and recognition within the built-environment field.[1]

Abstract

Samuel Egwunatum is a construction economics researcher at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. His documented research profile comprises 11 publications, 91 citations, and an h-index of 4. These indicators provide a quantitative basis for considering his academic activity, research contribution, publication record, and suitability for professional recognition in architecture and construction-related research. [3]

Keywords

Construction Economics; Construction Management; Built Environment; Architecture; Infrastructure; Research Impact; Academic Research; Sustainable Construction.

Introduction

Samuel Egwunatum’s academic profile reflects research activity within Construction Economics, an area concerned with economic, managerial, and decision-making aspects of construction and the built environment. His affiliation with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, provides an institutional context for evaluating his scholarly record and professional contribution. [1]

Research Profile

Egwunatum’s indexed research profile contains 11 documents with 91 recorded citations and an h-index of 4. These bibliometric indicators demonstrate an established body of scholarly output and measurable citation activity. His stated subject area, Construction Economics, places his research within the economic and management dimensions of construction and the wider built environment. [1]

Research Contributions

Within Construction Economics, Egwunatum’s research profile contributes to scholarly understanding of economic and management considerations associated with construction activity. His publication record represents sustained academic engagement in the field. The available bibliometric record supports recognition of his research activity while allowing individual contributions to be assessed through documented publications and citation performance. [2]

Publications

The Scopus-indexed profile associated with Samuel Egwunatum records 11 documents. This publication count indicates a consistent body of scholarly work available for bibliometric assessment. Individual publications may be evaluated according to their research questions, methodological quality, relevance to construction economics, citation performance, and contribution to knowledge in construction and built-environment studies. [1]

Research Impact

The recorded 91 citations provide a measurable indicator of scholarly visibility for Egwunatum’s publications, while an h-index of 4 indicates that at least four indexed publications have each received four or more citations. These metrics should be interpreted alongside publication quality, field context, collaboration, and the substantive influence of individual studies. [1]

Award Suitability

Egwunatum’s specialization in Construction Economics and documented scholarly activity provide relevant grounds for consideration for the Lifetime Achievement Award within the Architecture Engineers Awards framework. His 11 documents, 91 citations, and h-index of 4 offer quantitative evidence for assessment, while final recognition should consider the broader quality, continuity, relevance, and professional significance of his work. [2]

Conclusion

Samuel Egwunatum presents a documented academic profile in Construction Economics, supported by 11 indexed documents, 91 citations, and an h-index of 4. His research activity is relevant to construction and the built environment, providing a reasonable scholarly basis for consideration under the Lifetime Achievement Award category, subject to comprehensive evaluation of his academic record. [3]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Architecture Engineers Awards

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Samuel Egwunatum, Author ID 57203372174. Scopus.

   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203372174

2. Egwunatum, S. I., & Oboreh, J. C. (2022). Factors limiting knowledge management among construction small and medium enterprises. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 12(1), 25–38.

   https://doi.org/10.32738/JEPPM-2022-0003

3. Egwunatum, S. I., Anumudu, A. C., Eze, E. C., & Awodele, I. A. (2022). Total quality management (TQM) implementation in the Nigerian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(1), 354–382.

   https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2020-0639