Fatima-Ezzahra RAFIE | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Fatima-Ezzahra RAFIE | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Ms Fatima-Ezzahra, RAFIE Mohamed First University, Morocco

Ms. Fatima-Ezzahra Rafie is an economist specializing in external financing and financial vulnerability in emerging and developing countries. She is pursuing her PhD in Economics at Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco, focusing on strategic international fundraising allocations. She holds a diploma in Financial and Accounting Management and a Bachelor’s in Economics, both earned with honors. Currently an Administrator at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, she has experience in financial advisory and business valuation. Fluent in five languages, she has presented at global conferences and published in esteemed journals on debt sustainability and public financial management. 🌟📈✍️

Publication Profile

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Education

Ms. Fatima-Ezzahra Rafie is a dedicated researcher pursuing a PhD in Economics at Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco, since December 2021. Her thesis focuses on the optimal and strategic allocations of international fundraising. She was a Visiting PhD Fellow (Sep–Nov 2022) at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania, exploring external financing and financial vulnerability in emerging economies. She earned a diploma in Financial and Accounting Management (2019–2021) with high honors and a bachelor’s degree in Economics (2016–2019) with distinction. Her academic excellence began with a Baccalaureate in Mathematical Sciences (2016). Fatima combines financial expertise with a global perspective. 📊🌐

Employment

Ms. Fatima-Ezzahra Rafie is an accomplished administrator currently serving at the Ministry of Economy and Finance – General Treasury of the Kingdom in Rabat since November 2024. She previously gained valuable experience as a Financial Advisory Intern at Chariba Expertise, Oujda, from March to June 2021. During her internship, she focused on capital amortization, business valuation, and the development of an advanced model for the valuation of ‘actions de jouissance’ (a special type of shares). Her expertise lies in financial modeling and strategic valuation techniques, reflecting her commitment to excellence in the financial domain. 💼📊

Conference presentations

Ms. Fatima-Ezzahra has actively contributed to international conferences addressing key economic challenges. At the Gestion 360° Roundtable in Oujda, Morocco (December 2023), she explored effective strategies for international fundraising. At the EUconomics Conference in Romania (March 2023), her research examined the link between public debt sustainability, foreign reserves, and fixed exchange rates. Her GEBA 2022 presentation emphasized foreign direct investment as a strategic alternative to sovereign debt. At conferences in India and Italy (2022), she analyzed the impact of public financial management on Moroccan debt and the economic growth-debt nexus, showcasing her expertise in fostering sustainable financial practices. 📊🌟

Research Focus

Ms. Fatima-Ezzahra Rafie’s research focuses on public debt sustainability, economic growth, and financial management using empirical and machine learning approaches. Her work investigates the determinants of Moroccan indebtedness and the economic impact of debt buildup waves. By employing innovative methodologies, such as machine learning, she enhances understanding of public external debt dynamics and their relationship to economic growth. Her studies contribute to policy design in debt management and economic sustainability, addressing critical financial challenges in Morocco. This research integrates econometrics, data analysis, and economic policy frameworks. 🌍📊💰

Publication Top Notes

Public external debt sustainability assessment: towards a machine learning based approach

Debt Buildup Waves and Economic Growth Nexus: An Empirical Investigation of Morocco

Effect of Public Financial Management on Foreign Debt Accumulation: An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of Moroccan Indebtedness

Effect of Public Financial Management on Foreign Debt Accumulation: An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of Moroccan Indebtedness

Conclusion 

Ms. Fatima-Ezzahra Rafie is a distinguished researcher specializing in financial vulnerabilities in emerging markets and sustainable debt management. Her groundbreaking work has led to impactful publications, offering innovative insights into global economic resilience. With a strong academic background and professional achievements, she has significantly contributed to understanding fiscal challenges and developing forward-thinking solutions. Ms. Rafie’s research not only informs policy but also promotes sustainable economic practices. Recognized for her dedication and expertise, she is a commendable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her efforts embody a commitment to advancing financial stability and sustainability. 📊🌍✨

Norhamiza Ishak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Norhamiza Ishak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak, UMSKAL, Malaysia

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of International Finance (FKAL), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). She holds a PhD in Finance, Investment, and Corporate Governance from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), with her research focusing on family control, blockholder activism, and acquisition performance. Her publications, featured in top journals like Cogent Economics & Finance and Asian Academy of Management Journal, address topics like green policies, firm sustainability, and the impact of economic crises on dividend announcements. Dr. Ishak has also supervised numerous postgraduate students and led several research grants related to fintech, ESG practices, and stock performance. 📊💼

 

Publication Profile

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Educational Background

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance, specializing in investment and corporate governance, from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in 2018. Her research focuses on the effects of family control, blockholder activism, and board structures on acquisition performance. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc.) in Finance from UUM in 2011, examining family ownership’s impact on firms announcing bonus issues, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

Teaching and Supervision

As a dedicated academic, Dr. Norhamiza teaches a wide range of subjects, including international finance, investment finance, and risk management. She has supervised multiple postgraduate students, both as a primary and co-supervisor, demonstrating her expertise in mentoring and guiding future researchers.

Research Contributions

Dr. Norhamiza has led several research projects, notably on the performance of Malaysian Fin-tech companies, ESG practices’ impact on stock performance, and the effects of COVID-19 on cyclical stocks. Her work also extends to voluntary contribution schemes and sustainable development goals (SDGs), highlighting her diverse research interests.

Conclusion

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak’s strong academic background, extensive teaching experience, and significant research contributions make her a suitable candidate for the “Research for Women Researcher Award.” Her dedication to finance, corporate governance, and sustainable development reflects her capacity to make a meaningful impact in academia and industry.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Green policy effect on firm sustainability: examining the stock performance of ESG adopters in heavy-polluter industry in Malaysia 📅 2024 | 📄 Cogent Economics & Finance
  • Performance of Islamic equity and fixed-income funds during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia 📅 2022 | 📄 Cogent Economics & Finance
  • Cyclical and Non-Cyclical Industry Stock Price Reaction towards Movement Control Order (MCO), Economic Stimulus Package and Vaccine Agreement Announcements: The Case of COVID-19 📅 2022 | 📄 Global Business Review
  • Cyclical industries’ stock performance reaction during COVID-19: A systematic literature review 📅 2021 | 📄 Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia
  • Establishing zakat on oil and gas in Malaysia: a new insight 📅 2021 | 📄 ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance
  • Effects of ownership and board structures on acquisitions returns 📅 2020 | 📄 Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities | 👥
  • Does investors react in long-term? The case of Malaysian acquisition 📅 2020 | 📄 Cogent Business & Management

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

Alfredo Salazar | Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research

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Alfredo Salazar | Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr Alfredo Salazar, ESPE ,Ecuador

Alfredo Geovanny Salazar Baño, ecuatoriano con cédula 1707862304, es un destacado académico y profesional con una prolífica carrera en la gestión y docencia universitaria. Doctor en Economía y Empresa por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, ha desempeñado roles clave en la ESPE, como Coordinador de Docencia del DCEA y Profesor de Doctorado en Administración. Su experiencia abarca la coordinación de programas académicos y consultorías en instituciones nacionales e internacionales, incluyendo la UNESCO y la Empresa de Ferrocarriles Ecuatorianos. Reside en Quito y puede ser contactado a través de agsa📧🏢

Publication profile

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Education

El Profesor Doctor Alfredo Salazar ha cultivado una sólida base educativa a lo largo de su carrera académica. Su trayectoria formativa incluye un Doctorado en Economía y Empresa obtenido en la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, España, entre los años 2014 y 2020. Previamente, realizó una Maestría en Seguridad y Desarrollo, con énfasis en Gestión Pública y Gerencia Empresarial, en el Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales (IAEN) en Quito, Ecuador, durante el período comprendido entre septiembre de 2002 y julio de 2003. Además, complementando su formación, obtuvo una Maestría en Dirección de Empresas con especialización en Proyectos en la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), ubicada en Riobamba, Ecuador, entre noviembre de 1999 y julio de 2003. Asimismo, realizó una Especialización en Computación Aplicada al Ejercicio Docente en la misma institución, durante el lapso de marzo de 2000 a agosto de 2001.

Research focus

Alfredo Geovanny Salazar Baño es un académico y profesional en las áreas de gestión de proyectos, economía, y administración empresarial con un enfoque notable en la educación superior y la investigación aplicada a políticas públicas y riesgos industriales 🌍📚💼. Su trayectoria académica abarca un doctorado en Economía y Empresa, y diversas maestrías en campos como Seguridad y Desarrollo y Dirección de Empresas. Su investigación reciente se ha centrado en la percepción del riesgo en accidentes de oleoductos y políticas públicas relacionadas con la inserción laboral y el emprendimiento para mujeres en Ecuador 🔬📊. Su experiencia docente y de consultoría destaca en instituciones clave del país 🏢👨‍🏫.

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Publication top notes

  1. The key role of risk perception in preparedness for oil pipeline accidents in urban areas: A sequential mediation analysis – AG Salazar-Baño, ML Chas-Amil, E Ruzo-Sanmartín, E Nogueira-Moure, Extractive Industries and Society, 17 (101398), 2024. Cited by: Check citation databases like Google Scholar for updated citation counts.
  2. 💼 “Public Policies in Work Insertion and Entrepreneurship in Women from Rumiñahui, Ecuador” – A Fernández Lorenzo, KV Escobar Ortiz, AG Salazar-Baño, XV Multidisciplinary International Congress on Science and Technology, 3-16, 2021. Cited by: Check citation databases like Google Scholar for updated citation counts.
  3. 🔍 “El Sistema de Oleoducto Transecuatoriano (SOTE) en Quito: evaluación de percepción de riesgo y estrategias de mitigación” – AGS Baño, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 2020. Cited by: Check citation databases like Google Scholar for updated citation counts.

 

 

Michela Giorcelli | Economic science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Michela Giorcelli | Economic science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Michela Giorcelli, UCLA Economics, United States

Michela Giorcelli is an esteemed economist renowned for her research on productivity, innovation, and economic history. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University, she holds tenure as an Associate Professor at UCLA’s Department of Economics. Giorcelli’s extensive academic journey includes roles at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and Stanford. She’s a prolific author with forthcoming publications in top-tier journals. Giorcelli’s accolades include grants from NSF and Russell Sage Foundation, recognizing her groundbreaking work. A dedicated educator, she’s received numerous awards for teaching excellence. Giorcelli’s interdisciplinary approach and international recognition underscore her impactful contributions to economic scholarship. 📈

Publication Profile:

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Education :

Michela Giorcelli’s academic journey reflects a remarkable dedication to economic scholarship. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Stanford University in 2016, showcasing her commitment to rigorous research and advanced studies. Prior to this, she distinguished herself with an M. Sc. in Economics from Collegio Carlo Alberto in Italy, graduating with honors in 2010. Her academic excellence continued at the University of Torino, where she obtained another M.A. in Economics with the highest distinction, summa cum laude, in the same year. Giorcelli’s educational foundation began with a B.A. in Economics and Commerce from the University of Torino in 2008, where she graduated summa cum laude, setting the stage for her illustrious career in academia. 🎓

Research Focus:

Michela Giorcelli’s research spans various aspects of economics, with a primary focus on understanding the long-term effects of management and technology transfers, particularly in the context of historical events such as World War II and the Marshall Plan. Her work delves into the intersections of economic history, innovation, and policy, shedding light on the dynamics of economic development and cultural change. Through meticulous analysis and empirical studies, she explores how past events shape present-day economic landscapes, offering valuable insights for policymakers and scholars alike. Giorcelli’s research journey is marked by a commitment to unraveling the complexities of economic phenomena, depicted through her diverse publications and contributions. 📊

Publication Top Notes:
  1. The Long-Term Effects of Management and Technology Transfers by M Giorcelli, cited by 254, published in 2019 📈
  2. Copyrights and Creativity: Evidence from Italian Opera in the Napoleonic Age by M Giorcelli and P Moser, cited by 104, published in 2020 🎵
  3. Scientific Education and Innovation: from Technical Diplomas to University STEM Degrees by N Bianchi and M Giorcelli, cited by 76, published in 2020 📚
  4. Reconstruction Aid, Public Infrastructure, and Economic Development: The Case of the Marshall Plan in Italy by M Giorcelli and N Bianchi, cited by 41, published in 2023 🏗️
  5. The Dynamics and Spillovers of Management Interventions: Evidence from the Training Within Industry Program by N Bianchi and M Giorcelli, cited by 35, published in 2022 🔄
  6. The Effects of Fiscal Decentralization on Publicly Provided Services and Labor Marketsby N Bianchi, M Giorcelli, and EM Martino, cited by 25, published in 2022 💼
  7. Evolution of the Indian LPG Industry: Exploring Conditions for Public-Sector Business Model Innovation by R Agarwal, N Mittal, and E Patterson, cited by 17, published in 2021 🇮🇳
  8. Technology Transfer and Early Industrial Development: Evidence from the Sino-Soviet Alliance by M Giorcelli and B Li, cited by 16, published in 2022 🤝
  9. Does Scientific Progress Affect Culture? A Digital Text Analysis by M Giorcelli, N Lacetera, and A Marinoni, cited by 10, published in 2022 📖
  10. The Origin and Development of Firm Management by M Giorcelli, cited by 8, published in 2021 💼