Christian Schachtner | Data-based Sustainability Management | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Christian Schachtner
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Christian Schachtner
Affiliation RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Country Germany
Scopus ID 58199741900
Documents 28
Citations 14
h-index 3
Subject Area Data-based Sustainability Management
Event Global Cad Awards

Christian Schachtner is a researcher affiliated with RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany whose stated subject area is Data-based Sustainability Management. His research profile, as represented by the supplied bibliographic information, combines quantitative research activity with an interdisciplinary focus on the use of data and analytical approaches in sustainability-oriented management. The profile records 28 documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 3 in Scopus. [1]

Abstract

Christian Schachtner’s research profile is situated within the field of data-based sustainability management, an interdisciplinary area concerned with applying information, data, and analytical methods to sustainability-related organizational and managerial challenges. The supplied Scopus profile records 28 documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 3, providing a quantitative indication of scholarly output and citation activity. [1] The relevance of data-driven approaches to sustainability management reflects the broader development of evidence-based decision-making, in which reliable information can support the assessment, monitoring, and improvement of sustainability performance. [2]

Keywords

  • Data-based Sustainability Management
  • Sustainability Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Sustainable Decision-Making
  • Research Innovation
  • Evidence-Based Management

Introduction

Sustainability management increasingly depends on the ability of organizations to collect, interpret, and apply relevant information to complex environmental, social, and economic decisions. Data-based approaches can provide structured evidence for evaluating sustainability performance, identifying patterns, monitoring indicators, and supporting organizational responses. Such approaches are consistent with the broader movement toward measurable sustainability objectives and transparent assessment frameworks. [2]

Within this context, research in data-based sustainability management occupies an interdisciplinary position between management, information systems, analytics, and sustainability science. The field can contribute to more systematic decision processes by connecting data collection and interpretation with practical management requirements. Schachtner’s stated research subject area places his academic profile within this developing research landscape.

Research Profile

Christian Schachtner is affiliated with RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany. His stated research specialization is Data-based Sustainability Management. The bibliographic indicators supplied for this profile include 28 Scopus-indexed documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 3. These metrics provide a snapshot of indexed scholarly activity but should be interpreted in relation to factors such as publication field, career stage, document type, citation practices, and the coverage of bibliographic databases. [1]

Research Indicator Supplied Profile Value
Scopus Documents 28
Scopus Citations 14
h-index 3
Research Area Data-based Sustainability Management
Institution RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Country Germany

Research Contributions

The principal research contribution represented by the supplied profile is its positioning within data-based sustainability management. This area emphasizes the relationship between data resources and sustainability-oriented managerial decisions. In practical research settings, this can involve the development or application of analytical frameworks, performance indicators, information systems, reporting processes, and evidence-based approaches for sustainability assessment.

A data-oriented perspective can also support greater consistency in sustainability measurement. Standardized indicators and transparent data practices are important for comparing performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and communicating sustainability information to relevant stakeholders. International sustainability frameworks similarly emphasize the importance of measurable indicators and reliable information for monitoring progress. [3]

  • Integration of data-oriented thinking with sustainability management.
  • Application of evidence-based approaches to sustainability-related decision-making.
  • Interdisciplinary engagement between management, data, and sustainability research.
  • Potential contribution to measurable and analytically informed sustainability practices.

Publications

The supplied profile indicates 28 documents indexed in Scopus. [1] However, individual publication titles, journal information, publication years, and DOI identifiers were not provided in the source information for this article. Accordingly, specific publications are not listed here to avoid attributing works to the researcher without sufficient bibliographic verification.

For a complete publication record, the researcher’s Scopus author profile should be consulted directly. Bibliographic databases can provide publication-level information and citation data, although records may change as indexing and author-profile corrections occur.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus indicators record 14 citations across 28 documents and an h-index of 3. [1] These figures indicate that the indexed publication portfolio has received measurable scholarly attention. Citation metrics are quantitative indicators rather than complete measures of research quality or societal influence, and they are best interpreted alongside publication relevance, methodological contribution, collaboration, practical adoption, and broader research outcomes.

Research in data-based sustainability management has potential relevance to organizations seeking to improve the quality of sustainability information and decision-making. The broader sustainability literature recognizes the importance of systematic measurement and reporting for understanding progress toward sustainability objectives. [3] Within this context, continued development of data-centered methodologies can strengthen the evidence base available to sustainability managers and researchers.

Award Suitability

Based on the information supplied for this article, Christian Schachtner presents a profile that is relevant to consideration for an Innovative Research Award associated with the Global Cad Awards. His stated specialization in Data-based Sustainability Management aligns with an interdisciplinary research direction in which data and analytical approaches can be connected with sustainability-oriented management challenges. The recorded Scopus activity of 28 documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 3 provides additional quantitative evidence of an established indexed research output. [1]

Award suitability should nevertheless be determined through a broader evaluation process that considers the originality and quality of individual research contributions, methodological rigor, publication venues, relevance to the award’s criteria, collaboration, practical or societal significance, and independently verifiable evidence. Bibliometric indicators can support such an assessment but should not be treated as the sole basis for recognition.

  • Research relevance: The stated research area addresses the intersection of data and sustainability management.
  • Innovation potential: Data-centered approaches can facilitate evidence-based sustainability assessment and decision-making.
  • Scholarly activity: The supplied profile records 28 Scopus documents and 14 citations.
  • Recognition basis: A final award decision should incorporate qualitative assessment in addition to bibliometric indicators.

Conclusion

Christian Schachtner’s academic profile is characterized by an affiliation with RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and a stated research focus on Data-based Sustainability Management. The supplied Scopus indicators document 28 publications or documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 3. [1] His research area is positioned within an interdisciplinary field that connects data-driven methods with sustainability-oriented management and decision-making.

On the available evidence, the profile provides a reasonable academic basis for consideration under an Innovative Research Award category, particularly where interdisciplinary research, data-informed approaches, and sustainability management are relevant evaluation dimensions. A comprehensive recognition decision should be supported by verification of the researcher’s publication record and a detailed qualitative review of individual contributions.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Christian Schachtner, Author ID 58199741900. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58199741900
  2. George, G., Merrill, R. K., & Schillebeeckx, S. J. D. (2021). Digital sustainability and entrepreneurship: How digital innovations are helping tackle climate change and sustainable development. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 45(5), 999–1027.https://doi.org/10.1177/1042258719899425
  3. United Nations. (2015). Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. United Nations.https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda
  4. World Commission on Environment and Development. (1987). Our Common Future. United Nations.https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/5987our-common-future.pdf