Tuğrul Toker | Financial analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tuğrul Toker | Financial analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tuğrul Toker, Atılım Üniversitesi, Turkey

Mr. Tuğrul Toker is a dedicated Research Assistant in Tourism Management at Atılım University, Ankara, Türkiye. He holds a Ph.D. (ongoing) in Management and an M.A. in Tourism Management from Atılım University, along with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Administration from Boğaziçi University. His research focuses on finance, managerial accounting, and tourism marketing. 📈📊 Mr. Toker has published impactful research in top-tier journals, including the International Journal of Hospitality Management (SSCI/Q1), and presented at international conferences. His professional background includes leadership roles at Hilton, JW Marriott, and Holiday Inn, showcasing extensive expertise in hospitality operations and finance. 💼🏨

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Educational Background 🎓📚

Mr. Tuğrul Toker has built a strong academic foundation in tourism and management. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management (English) at Atılım University, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. From 2021 to 2023, he completed his M.A. in Tourism Management at Atılım University, where he gained specialized insights into the tourism industry. His academic journey began at Boğaziçi University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Administration (2006–2011) from the School of Applied Sciences. 🌍✨

Academic Positions 🏫📖

Mr. Tuğrul Toker has been serving as a Research Assistant in the Department of Tourism Management at Atılım University, Türkiye. In this role, he contributes to academic research, supports faculty in teaching activities, and actively participates in developing innovative studies in tourism and hospitality. 🌍📚 His position allows him to merge his extensive industry experience with academic insights, fostering a deeper understanding of tourism management. This role exemplifies his dedication to advancing research and knowledge in the field, preparing future professionals for success in the global tourism industry. 🏨✨

 

Research Interests 📊🌍

Mr. Tuğrul Toker’s research interests lie at the intersection of finance, managerial accounting, and tourism marketing. 📈💼 He explores innovative strategies to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency in the hospitality and tourism sectors. His focus on finance and managerial accounting aims to develop tools for profitability analysis and decision-making within tourism enterprises. Simultaneously, his passion for tourism marketing drives his efforts to understand consumer behavior and create impactful marketing strategies for the industry. 🌟🛎️

Research Focus 📚🌍

Mr. Tuğrul Toker’s research primarily centers on tourism management, with a strong emphasis on profitability analysis, consumer behavior, and cultural tourism. 🏨📈 His work includes developing tools like the operating profit flow method for hospitality enterprises and exploring the impact of individual traits on consumer behavior in luxury hotel markets. 💼✨He also contributes to faith and cultural tourism, analyzing events like Mevlana’s commemorations and historical sites like Sardis and Aya Tekla. His interdisciplinary focus extends to the environmental effects of tourism, such as wildfire impacts. 🌳🔥This blend of finance, marketing, and cultural insights defines his academic contributions. 🌟📖

Publication Top Notes

The operating profit flow method as a profitability analysis tool for hospitality enterprises 🏨📈

Published: 2025
Sardis Antik Kenti Kazıları 🏛️🌍

Published: 2024
Aya Tekla Yeraltı Kilisesi ⛪📖

Published: 2024 | Cited by: [Pending]
Otel Müdürü 🏨📋

Published: 2024
Exploring the relationship between individual traits, conspicuous consumption, and consumer behavior in the luxury hotel industry 💼✨

Published: 2024
Turizm işletmelerinde bir kârlılık analizi yöntemi olarak faaliyet kârı akımı metodu 📊🏨

Published: 2023
Birthday Commemoration Events for a Religious Leader: Mevlana’s Birthday Events and Bringing These Events to Van Tourism 🌟🎉

Published: 2022
Orman Yangınlarının Turizmin Gelişimi Üzerindeki Etkisi 🔥🌳

Published: 2021

Rasha Mahboub | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Rasha Mahboub | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Rasha Mahboub, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon

Assoc Prof Dr. Rasha Mahboub is an accomplished academic in Accounting at Beirut Arab University since October 2022. With a PhD in Accounting focusing on narrative disclosure strategies in the MENA region, her research impacts banking transparency. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor and Teaching Assistant at the same institution. Dr. Mahboub has extensive teaching experience, covering a wide range of accounting courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her dedication to education and research, coupled with practical experience as an Accountant and Auditor, positions her as a leader in her field.

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Work Experience

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub is a distinguished academic in the Accounting Department at Beirut Arab University, where she has been serving since October 2022. With a strong background in academia, she previously held the position of Assistant Professor from September 2017 to October 2022 and worked as a Teaching Assistant from February 2012 to September 2017 at the same institution. Dr. Mahboub also contributed to the university’s administrative affairs as an editor in both the HR Department and the Academic Staff Department. Her early career includes teaching at College Technique De Frères.

Education

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub holds an impressive academic background in Accounting. She earned her PhD in Accounting from Beirut Arab University in 2017, focusing on “Impression Management Using Discretionary Narrative Disclosure Strategies” in her thesis, supervised by esteemed professors Nehale Mostafa and Wajdi Hijazi. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Accounting (2011) with a thesis on the Balanced Scorecard in private universities, supervised by Professors Awad Labib and Mohamed Ghanem. Dr. Mahboub completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 2006, graduating with Very Good Merit.

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub has extensive teaching experience in the field of Accounting at Beirut Arab University. At the undergraduate level, she covers a wide range of subjects, including Principles of Accounting (1 and 2), Intermediate Accounting (1 and 2), Managerial Accounting, Advanced Cost and Managerial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Governmental Accounting, and oversees Senior Projects and Internships. In postgraduate studies, she teaches courses such as Accounting Information Systems, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Research Methods, and Advanced Auditing. Her commitment to education is evident through her diverse curriculum.

Conclusion

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive academic and practical experience, her relevant and impactful research contributions, and her dedication to teaching and mentorship. Her work not only reflects her personal excellence but also contributes to the broader field of accounting, positioning her as a leader in her area of expertise.

Publication Top Notes

  • Factors Affecting Accounting Students’ Performance at University in Lebanon – BAU Journal – Creative Sustainable Development, 2022 📊
  • Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices on Financial Performance: Evidence from Selected MENA Region Commercial Banks – BAU Journal – Creative Sustainable Development, 2022 🌍
  • The Impact of Information and Communication Technology Investments on the Performance of Lebanese Banks – European Research Studies Journal, 2018 💻
  • A Study of Discretionary Narrative Disclosure Strategies of the Most and Least Profitable MENA Region Banks – Corporate Ownership and Control, 2017 📝
  • Main Determinants of Financial Reporting Quality in the Lebanese Banking Sector – European Research Studies Journal, 2017 📈
  • Impression Management in Chairmen’s Letters: An Empirical Study of Banks’ Annual Reports in MENA Region – Corporate Board: Role Duties and Composition, 2016 📑