KUAS Professor Yuji Aruka Honored by Springer Nature

Jun 13, 2025

Business and Economics
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We are thrilled to announce that Professor Yuji Aruka of the Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) Faculty of Economics and Business Administration has been recognized with the esteemed 2025 Editor of Distinction Award from Springer Nature, one of the world’s largest and most respected academic publishers. This significant accolade highlights Professor Aruka’s unwavering dedication to academic publishing and his profound impact on the field of evolutionary economics.

Acknowledging Exceptional Contributions to Scholarly Publishing

The Editor of Distinction Award from Springer Nature is a testament to Professor Aruka’s multifaceted contributions. Specifically, it encompasses two key recognitions:

  • The Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award: This award acknowledges Professor Aruka’s “meticulous assessment of submissions and rigorous management of the peer review process, safeguarding the scientific accuracy of the published record.”
  • The Springer Nature Author Service Award: This recognizes his “exceptional service in improving the author experience and ensuring the peer review process is efficient, constructive, and fair.”

These awards underscore the critical role Professor Aruka plays in maintaining the high standards of academic research and fostering a supportive environment for scholars worldwide.

Professor Aruka’s Perspective

“So far, I have devoted myself to promoting evolutionary economics in Japan through the publication of academic journals and monographs. Fortunately, since 2015, our society — the Japan Association for Evolutionary Economics — has been supported by Springer Nature, one of the world’s largest publishers of scientific literature. The journal is titled: Evolutionary and Institutional Economics Review (EIER: https://link.springer.com/journal/40844). Our monograph series is titled: Evolutionary Economics and Social Complexity Science (EESCS: https://link.springer.com/series/11930). I have been appointed managing/coordinating editor of the journal and editor-in-chief of the monographs for many years. Day after day, I arranged for reviewers and prepared clearance reviews.”

“This time, in recognition of my contributions to our journal EIER, I have been awarded two accolades. The first is the Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award, which recognizes ‘your meticulous assessment of submissions and rigorous management of the peer review process, safeguarding the scientific accuracy of the published record’. The second is the Springer Nature Author Service Award, which recognizes ‘your exceptional service in improving the author experience and ensuring the peer review process is efficient, constructive, and fair’.”

Decades of Dedication to Evolutionary Economics

Professor Aruka’s extensive work has been a driving force in promoting evolutionary economics in Japan. His commitment to advancing the field through influential academic journals and monographs is evident. Since 2015, the Japan Association for Evolutionary Economics has proudly partnered with Springer Nature for the publication of the aforementioned series.

A Testament to KUAS’ Academic Excellence

Professor Aruka’s recognition by an international giant like Springer Nature not only celebrates his individual achievements but also reflects the high caliber of faculty and research fostered within KUAS. It exemplifies our commitment to contributing significantly to global academic discourse and advancing knowledge in critical fields like economics and business administration.

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(Professor Kugenuma, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration )
(Revisioned by Giovanni Perez, International Office)