[1] Zopounidis, C., Garefalakis, A., Lemonakis, C. and Passas, I. (2020), "Environmental, social and corporate governance framework for corporate disclosure: a multicriteria dimension analysis approach," Management Decision, Vol. 58 No. 11, pp. 2473-2496. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-10-2019-1341 (Scimago List: Q1, ABS List: 2*)

[2] Xanthos, G., Zopounidis, C., Garefalakis, A., Passas I., Distinguish regional performance with the use of shift-share analysis and MCDA methods: a gross value-added perspective. Oper Res Int J (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12351-020-00582-6 (Scimago List: Q2, ABS List: 1*)

[3] Lemonakis C, Garefalakis A, Ballas P, Balla V, Passas I. Exploring firms’ accounting viability during economic turmoil: Best practices for SMEs entrepreneurship”, Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, 2020, vol. 9, Issue 4, pp. 98-122 (ABS List: 1*)

[4]  Alhebri A., Radwan A., Garefalakis A., Passas I., Ragazou K. Impact Of ELMS-Based CL On the Quality of Accounting Education, Webology, 2022, 19(2), 4833-4854. https://www.webology.org/abstract.php?id=1909# (Scimago List: Q3)

[5] Ragazou K, Garefalakis A, Zafeiriou E, Passas I. Agriculture 5.0: A New Strategic Management Mode for a Cut Cost and an Energy Efficient Agriculture Sector. Energies. 2022; 15(9):3113. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15093113 (Scimago List: Q1) (Best paper award 2022)

[6] Ragazou K, Passas I, Garefalakis A, Dimou I. Investigating the Research Trends on Strategic Ambidexterity, Agility, and Open Innovation in SMEs: Perceptions from Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 2022; 8(3):118. https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc8030118 (Scimago list: Q1)

[7] Ragazou K, Passas I, Garefalakis A, Zafeiriou E, Kyriakopoulos G. The Determinants of the Environmental Performance of EU Financial Institutions: An Empirical Study with a GLM Model. Energies. 2022; 15(15):5325. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15155325 (Scimago List: Q1)

[8] Zisoudis, N., Zafeiriou, E., Garefalakis, A., Passas, I., & Ragazou, K. (2022). The role of a well-established food retail firm in Greek economy in the era of economic crisis [Special issue]. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 11(4), 215–223. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv11i4siart2 (Scimago list: Q3, Scopus)

[9] Ragazou K, Passas I, Garefalakis A. It Is Time for Anti-Bribery: Financial Institutions Set the New Strategic “Roadmap” to Mitigate Illicit Practices and Corruption in the Market. Administrative Sciences. 2022; 12(4):166. https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci12040166 (Scimago list: Q2)

[10] Zafeiriou E, Garefalakis A, Passas I, Ragazou K. Illicit and Corruption Mitigation Strategy in the Financial Sector: A Study with a Hybrid Methodological Approach. Sustainability. 2023; 15(2):1366. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021366 (Scimago list:Q1)

[11] Ragazou K, Passas I, Sklavos G. Investigating the Strategic Role of Digital Transformation Path of SMEs in the Era of COVID-19: A Bibliometric Analysis Using R. Sustainability. 2022; 14(18):11295. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811295 (Scimago list: Q1)

[12] Ragazou K, Passas I, Garefalakis A, Kourgiantakis M, Xanthos G. Youth’s Entrepreneurial Intention: A Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis of the Factors Influencing Greek HEI Students in Time of Crisis. Sustainability. 2022; 14(20):13164. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013164 (Scimago list: Q1)

[13] Passas I, Ragazou K, Zafeiriou E, Garefalakis A, Zopounidis C. ESG Controversies: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis for the Sociopolitical Determinants in EU Firms. Sustainability. 2022; 14(19):12879. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912879 (Scimago list: Q1)

[14] Ragazou K, Passas I, Garefalakis A, Galariotis E, Zopounidis C. Big Data Analytics Applications in Information Management Driving Operational Efficiencies and Decision-Making: Mapping the Field of Knowledge with Bibliometric Analysis Using R. Big Data and Cognitive Computing. 2023; 7(1):13. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc7010013 (Scimago list: Q1)

[15] Papademetriou C, Ragazou K, Garefalakis A, Passas I. Green Human Resource Management: Mapping the Research Trends for Sustainable and Agile Human Resources in SMEs. Sustainability. 2023; 15(7):5636. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075636 (Scimago list: Q1)

[16] Karagiannopoulou S, Ragazou K, Passas I, Garefalakis A, Sariannidis N. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Volatility of Cryptocurrencies. International Journal of Financial Studies. 2023; 11(1):50. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs11010050 (Scimago list: Q2)

[17] Kagias P, Sariannidis N, Garefalakis A, Passas I, Kyriakogkonas P. Validating the Whistleblowing Maturity Model Using the Delphi Method. Administrative Sciences. 2023; 13(5):120. https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13050120 (Scimago list: Q2)

[18] Ragazou, K., Passas, I., Garefalakis, A., Zopounidis C., Business intelligence model empowering SMEs to make better decisions and enhance their competitive advantage. Discover Analytics 1, 2 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44257-022-00002-3 

[19] Karagiannopoulou S., Sariannidis N., Ragazou K., Passas I., Garefalakis A. Corporate Social Responsibility: A Business Strategy That Promotes Energy Environmental Transition and Combats Volatility in the Post-Pandemic World. Energies. 2023; 16(3):1102. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031102 (Scimago list: Q1)

[20] Garefalakis A., Ragazou K., Passas I., Galariotis E., Zopounidis C., (2022) Mapping digital servitization strategy for a sustainable, resilient and agile supply chain Audit [special issue] ANOR, (under review) (ABS list: 3***)

[21] Cheliatsidou A, Sariannidis N, Garefalakis A, Passas I, Spinthiropoulos K. Exploring Attitudes towards Whistleblowing in Relation to Sustainable Municipalities. Administrative Sciences. 2023; 13(9):199. https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13090199 (Scimago list: Q2)

[22] Stavropoulou E, Spinthiropoulos K, Ragazou K, Papademetriou C, Passas I. Green Balanced Scorecard: A Tool of Sustainable Information Systems for an Energy Efficient Business. Energies. 2023; 16(18):6432. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16186432 (Scimago list: Q1)

[23] Ragazou, K., Lemonakis, C., Passas, I., Zopounidis, C. and Garefalakis, A. (2024), "ESG-driven ecopreneur selection in European financial institutions: entropy and TOPSIS analysis", Management Decision, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-12-2023-2425 (ABS list: 2**)

[24] Kagias P, Garefalakis A, Passas I, Kyriakogkonas P, Sariannidis N. Whistleblowing Based on the Three Lines Model. Administrative Sciences. 2024; 14(5):83. https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14050083 (Scimago list: Q2)

[25] Passas, I. Bibliometric Analysis: The Main Steps. Encyclopedia 2024, 4, 1014-1025. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4020065 🔝 TOP ARTICLE FOR 2024

[26] Vortelinos D, Menegaki A, Passas I, Garefalakis A, Viskadouros G. Heterogeneous Responses of Energy and Non-Energy Assets to Crises in Commodity Markets. Energies. 2024; 17(21):5438. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17215438 (Scimago list: Q1)

[27] Vortelinos D, Passas I, Floros C, Garefalakis A. Corporate Social Responsibility and Country Governance: An International Comparative Study Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Financial Studies. 2024; 12(4):110. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs12040110 (Scimago list: Q1)

[28] Petropoulou, A.; Angelaki, E.; Rompogiannakis, I.; Passas, I.; Garefalakis, A.; Thanasas, G. Digital Transformation in SMEs: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Era: A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis. Sustainability 2024, 16, 10536. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310536  (Scimago list: Q1)

[29] Passas I., The Evolution of ESG: From CSR to ESG 2.0. Encyclopedia 2024, 4, 1711-1720. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040112 

[30] Yiannoulis, Y.; Vortelinos, D.; Passas, I. Exploring Audit Opinions: A Deep Dive into Ratios and Fraud Variables in the Athens Exchange. Account. Audit. 2025, 1, 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/accountaudit1010003 

[31] Angelaki, E.; Garefalakis, A.; Kourgiantakis, M.; Sitzimis, I.; Passas, I. ESG Integration and Green Computing: A 20-Year Bibliometric Analysis. Sustainability 2025, 17, 3266. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17073266 (Scimago list: Q1)