Hellena Mohamedy Mushi | Economics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Hellena Mohamedy Mushi | Economics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr Hellena Mohamedy Mushi, Mzumbe University, Tanzania

Dr. Hellena Mohamedy Mushi is a distinguished researcher in marketing and consumer behavior, focusing on emerging markets and piracy regulation 📊🌍. Her work explores consumer habits and the economic impact of marketing strategies, providing valuable insights into developing regions. Known for her rigorous methodology and impactful publications, Dr. Mushi has become a thought leader in addressing challenges in consumer behavior and marketing ethics. Her contributions have earned her recognition and numerous accolades, positioning her as an influential figure in academic and industry circles. Dr. Mushi’s dedication to her field makes her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🏆📑

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📚 Education

Dr. Mushi holds a PhD in Marketing, specializing in Consumer Behavior and Market Analysis from Universiti Utara Malaysia. She also earned an MBA in Marketing and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Mzumbe University, Tanzania. 🎓 Postdoctoral Fellowship In 2023, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Investments at COMSAT University, Islamabad. 💼 Expertise Her diverse educational background equips her with a robust understanding of marketing dynamics, enabling her to analyze consumer behaviors and market trends effectively.

Research Focus

Dr. Mushi has authored influential articles on consumer behavior in piracy and regulatory impacts, published in reputable journals like the Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences and Global Business Management Review. Her research addresses critical topics, including subjective norms, government regulation, and attitudes towards purchasing pirated goods. Utilizing quantitative methodologies such as Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), Dr. Mushi’s work contributes significantly to understanding consumer behavior in the context of piracy.

Work Experience and Teaching

As a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Mzumbe University, Dr. Mushi teaches International Business, Branding, Marketing Research, and Sales Management. Her teaching approach integrates insights into SME challenges and strategies, equipping students with practical business skills.

Management and Supervision

She has served in key academic roles, including Head of Research at Mzumbe University’s Mbeya Campus, overseeing consultancy and outreach programs. Dr. Mushi also supervises graduate research, guiding theses on SME growth and entrepreneurial strategies.

Seminars and Training

Her professional development includes training in impact evaluation, blended learning, and proposal writing, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and continual growth.

Publication top notes

Analyzing the impact of remittance inflows on Tanzania’s social development and economic growth

Digital marketing strategies and SMEs performance in Tanzania: insights, impact, and implications

Conclusion

With a well-rounded background in research, teaching, and academic management, Dr. Hellena Mushi exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding researcher, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work in consumer behavior, especially on piracy, has significant academic and societal impact, enhancing understanding of emerging markets.

 

 

 

 

John MacCarthy | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. John MacCarthy | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer, UPSA,  Ghana

Dr. John MacCarthy is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, showcasing a strong academic background with a Doctorate in Business Administration and extensive teaching experience at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. His diverse research interests, including the impact of taxation on economic growth and corporate governance, are reflected in numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. With over 14 years of industry experience in financial management and taxation, Dr. MacCarthy bridges the gap between theory and practice. His commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting ethical financial practices positions him as a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

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Educational Background :

Dr. John MacCarthy possesses a solid educational foundation, highlighted by a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Finance from SMC University, Switzerland, where he focused his dissertation on Altman’s Z-score models for predicting corporate failure among companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking and Finance from Kings University College, Ghana, exploring the impact of dividend payout policy on stock prices. Additionally, he is a Chartered Accountant certified by the University of Professional Studies and holds a Chartered Taxation qualification from the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana.

Professional Background :

Dr. MacCarthy’s extensive industry experience as a Senior Legal and Tax Executive and Financial Controller at OLAM Ghana Limited, alongside his roles in other reputable firms, equips him with a practical perspective on financial practices. His achievements, such as enhancing cash flow transparency and navigating complex tax regulations, illustrate his capability to apply theoretical knowledge effectively in business contexts.

Research Interests and Contributions :

Dr. MacCarthy’s research interests encompass a wide array of critical topics in accounting and finance, such as the nexus between taxation and economic growth, corporate governance, and the impact of capital structure on business performance. His emphasis on practical implications through research demonstrates his commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, significantly benefiting both academia and industry. His published articles in peer-reviewed journals further establish his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field.

Award And Recognition :

Dr. John MacCarthy has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the fields of accounting, taxation, and finance. His extensive research on the nexus between taxation and economic growth, corporate governance, and financial manipulation has earned him accolades in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, Dr. MacCarthy’s commitment to education is evident through his impactful teaching at the University of Professional Studies, where he inspires future finance professionals. His achievements, including enhancing financial transparency at OLAM Ghana Limited and his active membership in prestigious professional organizations, further exemplify his dedication to advancing knowledge and practice in his field.

Conclusion :

Dr. John MacCarthy exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher through his robust academic background, extensive teaching experience, significant industry contributions, and impactful research interests. His dedication to advancing knowledge in accounting and finance, coupled with his practical insights, positions him as a highly deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work not only benefits academic discourse but also has practical implications for businesses and policy, making a meaningful impact on the economy.

Publication Top Notes :

  • The moderating role of environmental factors between institutional isomorphic pressures and the adoption of IFRS for SMEs: application of SEM 📄
    Muda, P., Tornyeva, K., MacCarthy, J. (2024) – Cited by 3.
  • The asymmetric and non-linear relationship between capital flight and economic growth nexus 📊
    MacCarthy, J., Ahulu, H., Thor, R. (2022) – Cited by 0.

Hayet Soltani | Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hayet Soltani | Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hayet Soltani, University of Sfax, Tunisia

Dr. Hayet Soltani is a Tunisian academic with a Ph.D. in Finance from the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax, Tunisia. She holds a Master’s in Business Engineering and Digitalization, enhancing her expertise in finance and technology integration. Dr. Soltani has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences, focusing on financial stress, investor sentiment, and market dynamics, particularly in the context of the GCC and COVID-19. Proficient in Arabic, French, and English, she is skilled in various statistical software and values teamwork and communication. Her interests include sports and traveling. 🌍📊📚

 

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Education

Dr. Hayet Soltani has a robust educational background, having earned her Ph.D. in Finance from the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax, Tunisia, in 2020. She completed her Master’s Degree in Finance in 2016, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance in 2013, both from the same institution. Most recently, in 2023, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Engineering and Digitalization of Companies from the Higher Institute of Business Administration of Sfax, Tunisia. Dr. Soltani’s academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in finance and digital business. 📚💼

 

Training Courses

Dr. Hayet Soltani has enhanced her expertise through various training courses and internships. In May 2024, she completed a 2-day course on Bibliometric Analysis at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax. During March to May 2023, she interned at Zitouna Bank for three months. She also participated in a three-month doctoral internship at Sorbonne New University, Paris III, from April to June 2019. Additionally, she attended a 1-month English course at the Yes You Can Training Center in April-May 2018, and completed a 6-day certification program at the Career Center and Skills of the University of Sfax. 📈🌍

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Hayet Soltani has garnered significant professional experience in higher education. From October 2021 to July 2024, she served as a Contracting Assistant for Higher Education at the Higher Institute of Management of Gabes, Tunisia. Earlier, she held a position as a Temporary Assistant for Higher Education at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax from March to June 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Contracting Assistant for Higher Education at the Higher Institute of Business Administration of Gafsa, Tunisia, from October 2019 to July 2020. Her roles reflect her dedication to academic excellence and administration. 🎓✨

 

Publication Top Notes

  • The Impact of Political Instability on Investor Sentiment and Market Performance: Evidence from Tunisian Revolution | Cited by: 12 | Year: 2017 📊
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nexus between the investor’s sentiment and the financial market dynamics: Evidence from the Chinese market | Cited by: 9 | Year: 2023 📈
  • The predictive power of financial stress on the financial markets dynamics: hidden Markov model | Cited by: 8 | Year: 2023 🔍
  • The directional spillover effects and time-frequency nexus between stock markets, cryptocurrency, and investor sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic | Cited by: 6 | Year: 2023 📉
  • Investigating the Relationship Between Financial Stress Index and MENA Stock Markets Performance | Cited by: 6 | Year: 2021 📊
  • Managerial overconfidence and investment decision: empirical validation in the Tunisian context | Cited by: 3 | Year: 2021 💼
  • Regime-Specific Spillover Effects Between Financial Stress, GCC Stock Markets, Brent Crude Oil, and the Gold Market | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2024 💹
  • The Impact of Political Instability on Investor Sentiment and Market Performance: Evidence from Tunisian Revolution | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2017 📊

Faroque Ahmed | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Faroque Ahmed | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Mr Faroque Ahmed, Ural Federal University, Russia, Russia

🎓 Faroque Ahmed holds a Master’s in Statistics from Islamic University, Kushtia-Jhinaidah (2015), securing first class first position with a CGPA of 3.91. He also earned a Bachelor’s in Statistics from the same institution (2014), achieving first class second position with a CGPA of 3.84. Faroque completed his secondary education with top grades. 📊 Currently, he is a PhD researcher at Ural Federal University, Russia, and a Senior Research Associate at Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management. He has experience as a Research Assistant in credit card fraud detection using machine-learning. His research interests include development studies, financial economics, data mining, and econometric modeling. 🌍📈

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Education

🎓 With a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics from Islamic University, Kushtia-Jhinaidah, I achieved a Grade ‘A’ and a CGPA of 3.91, graduating first in my class in 2017. My Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Statistics from the same institution was also distinguished, with a Grade ‘A’ and a CGPA of 3.84, securing second place in 2016. 📊 My academic journey began at Masjid Mission Academy in Rajshahi, where I excelled in my Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) with a Golden ‘A+’. 🏅 Additionally, I completed my Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) at New Govt. Degree College, Rajshahi, earning a perfect GPA of 5.00. 🌐 I have an IELTS score of 6.0 across all sections, proving my proficiency in English.

Experience

Currently, a PhD researcher at the Laboratory of International & Regional Economics (LIRE) at the Graduate School of Economics and Management (GSEM), Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russia, since 2022. Serving as a Senior Research Associate at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM), affiliated with the University of Dhaka, since 2019. Previously worked as a Research Assistant at the Quantitative Financial Economic Development (QFED) Lab, Dept. of Statistics, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, from 2016 to 2019, focusing on credit card fraud detection using machine-learning algorithms under the supervision of Associate Professor Md. Altaf Hossain. 📊🧠🌍

Awards

In 2017-18, a UGC research grant was awarded for a master’s student project focused on the socio-economic effects of remittance on Bangladeshi migrant households. The project was supervised by Md. Altaf Hossain, an Associate Professor at Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh. Additionally, in 2017, the student participated in Big Data Analytics Training under the LICT project of the ICT Ministry, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, enhancing their skills in data analysis and technology applications. This combination of research and training provided a strong foundation for understanding the economic impacts of remittance and advanced data analysis techniques. 📚💻🌏

Research focus

Dr. F. Ahmed’s research spans several critical areas within the realm of socio-economic and environmental studies. His work focuses on the intersection of AI-powered technology, energy consumption, and geopolitical risks, particularly in regions like Singapore. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed explores global green finance impacted by geopolitical tensions, and health outcomes influenced by socio-economic factors in Bangladesh. He delves into the dynamics of economic growth and environmental pollution, while also examining social behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. His contributions extend to machine learning applications in predicting individual risk preferences and detecting credit card fraud. 📊🌍🔬💡🌱

Publication top notes

Robot race in geopolitically risky environment: Exploring the Nexus between AI-powered tech industrial outputs and energy consumption in Singapore

Semi-Supervised Machine Learning Method for Predicting Observed Individual Risk Preference Using Gallup Data

Assessing the impact of Russian–Ukrainian geopolitical risks on global green finance: a quantile dependency analysis

An inquiry into the achievements in health outcomes of Bangladesh: role of health expenditure, income, governance and female education

Integration of theory of planned behavior into actual social distancing behavior amid Covid-19

Economic growth and environmental pollution nexus in Bangladesh: revisiting the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis

An analysis of energy, environment and economic growth (EEE) nexus: a 2SLS approach

Creative social media use for Covid-19 prevention in Bangladesh: a structural equation modeling approach

A comparative study of credit card fraud detection using the combination of machine learning techniques with data imbalance solution

Syrine Ben Romdhane | Gestion | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr. Syrine Ben Romdhane | Gestion | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr. Syrine Ben Romdhane, Higher Institute of Management of Tunisia, Tunisia

Prof. Dr. Syrine Ben Romdhane is a distinguished academic in Finance, currently teaching at the Institut Supérieur de Gestion de Tunis. She earned her Habilitation in Management Sciences from FSEGT in 2021. Dr. Ben Romdhane holds a PhD in Management Sciences (2012) and a DEA in Finance (2002) from FSEGT, focusing on the impact of Information Technology on Tunisian banks. Her teaching expertise includes modules on financial evaluation, banking institutions, risk management, and financial analysis. She has collaborated with the African Development Bank on credit line studies and contributed significantly to finance education. 🌟📈👩‍🏫

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Education 🎓

Prof. Dr. Syrine Ben Romdhane holds an impressive array of qualifications, including an Habilitation in Management Sciences (2021) and a PhD in Management Sciences (2012) from the Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion de Tunis (FSEGT). She also earned a DEA in Finance (2002) and a DESS in Internet and Multimedia (2000) from the same institution, where she completed her Maîtrise in Finance (1999) and DEUG in Economic Sciences (1997).

Professional Experience 👩‍🏫

Since 2008, Prof. Dr. Ben Romdhane has been shaping minds at the Institut Supérieur de Gestion de Tunis. She teaches various finance-related modules, including financial evaluation, banking institutions, and startup finance. Her expertise also extends to risk management and advanced financial analysis, and she has collaborated with the African Development Bank on credit line projects.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Syrine Ben Romdhane’s research primarily revolves around the intersection of information technology and financial stability, with a specific focus on Tunisian banks and their performance during crises. She also explores the mediating role of innovation, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and digitalization in enhancing organizational performance, particularly in French companies. Her work extends to forecasting cryptocurrency prices and understanding the determinants of exchange rates and non-performing loans. Additionally, she investigates the impact of IT investments on banking strategies and stock market quality, emphasizing sustainable finance and resilience strategies during and post-COVID-19. 🌍💻📈

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Information Technology: An Opportunity for the Financial Stability of Tunisian Banks in Times of Crisis 📊
    • International Journal of Finance (IJFIN), June, Vol. 37, No. 3, 1-21. 2024-06-05. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane; Khaoula Kenzari.
  • The mediating role of innovation performance and CSR in the relationship digitalization-performance: Case of French companies 💡
    • The Journal of High Technology Management Research. 2024-05. DOI: 10.1016/j.hitech.2024.100494. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane; Mnasri Khadija; Ayed Tahar-Lazhar; Mejri Tarek.
  • Forecasting Cryptocurrency Prices: An Overview of Theoretical and Empirical Literature 📈
    • International Journal of Information Technology and Management, Février, Vol. 1, No. 1. 2024-02-03. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane; Sirine El Hadj; Kaouther Nouira.
  • Exchange Rate Determinants and Exchange Rate Risk Hedging: An Empirical Study Applied on the Case of a Tunisian Company 💱
    • Review of Economics and Finance. 2022. DOI: 10.55365/1923.x2022.20.84. Contributors: Syrine Romdhane; Malek Ouni; Youssef Daoued; Wissal Kerkeni.
  • Impact of the Investment Policy in Information Technologies on the Quality of the Tunisian Stock Market 📉
    • African Journal of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Banking Research. 2022. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane; Imene Kouki; Mokhtar Kouki.
  • Determinants of Bank-Tunisian SMEs Funding in a Context of Information Asymmetry 🏦
    • Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance Research. 2021-09-17. DOI: 10.20448/2002.131.1.14. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane; Emna Jebali.
  • Automation of the Financial Market: A Drag or a Driver for Bank Disintermediation? 🤖
    • Journal of Economics, Finance And Management Studies. 2021-08-27. DOI: 10.47191/jefms/v4-i8-29. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane.
  • Impact of Information Technology and Digitalization on Banking Strategy Pre-COVID-19, Challenges in the COVID Era and Post-COVID Stakes 💻
    • International Journal of Accounting & Finance Review. 2021-04-09. DOI: 10.46281/ijafr.v6i2.1068. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane.
  • Impact of Information Technologies’ Investments on the Profitability of Tunisian Banks: Panel Data Analysis 📊
    • Indian Journal of Finance and Banking. 2021-03-12. DOI: 10.46281/ijfb.v5i2.1023. Contributors: Syrine Ben Romdhane.
  • The Determinants of the Volatility of Non-Performing Loans of Tunisian Banks: Revolution Versus COVID-19 🏦
    • Review of Economics and Finance. 2020. DOI: 10.55365/1923.x2020.18.11. Contributors: Syrine Romdhane; Khaoula Kenzari.