Najeh Aissaoui | Entrepreneurship | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Najeh Aissaoui | Entrepreneurship | Research Excellence Award

ESSECT, University of Tunis | Tunisia

Dr. Najeh Aissaoui is an assistant professor in economics with a strong academic and teaching background in economic theory, Entrepreneurship business studies, and applied economics. Her academic training spans doctoral and postgraduate studies in economics, with a solid foundation in financial, banking, and development economics. She has held teaching and academic positions across several higher education institutions, where she contributed extensively to undergraduate and graduate programs. Her teaching portfolio includes macroeconomics, industrial economics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business-oriented quantitative courses, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to economics and management education. Her research interests focus on the digital economy and its implications for development, with particular emphasis on digital divide, socioeconomic inequalities, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship. Her scholarly work explores how digital transformation influences economic inclusion, productivity, and long-term development outcomes, especially in emerging and developing economies. In addition to research, she is actively engaged in pedagogical innovation and capacity building, having received extensive training in teaching methodologies, digital learning systems, and trainer development. She also possesses strong competencies in e-learning platforms, research dissemination, academic publishing, and technical tools for scholarly communication. Through her combined expertise in research, teaching, and academic training, Dr. Aissaoui contributes meaningfully to advancing economic knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable and inclusive development through education and research.

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Featured Publications

The digital divide: a literature review and some directions for future research in light of COVID-19

N. Aissaoui – Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, 71(8/9), 686–708, 2022
Is inequality harmful for broadband diffusion and economic growth

N. Aissaoui – Asian Economic and Financial Review, 7(8), 799–808, 2017
ICT and growth gap between nations: evidence from MENA region

N. Aissaoui – Journal of Business Management and Economics, 8(1), 26–37

Manal El Kassimi | Bank performance | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Manal El Kassimi | Bank performance | Research Excellence Award

ENCG Agadir Business School, Ibn Zohr University | Morocco

Manal El Kassimi is a dedicated scholar in Management Sciences specializing in Banking and Finance at Ibn Zohr University in Morocco, with a research profile marked by an h-index demonstrating steady scholarly influence, multiple academic documents, and citations reflecting the growing impact of her work. Her contributions include publications in internationally ranked journals and involvement in a major research project submitted under the Call for Projects launched by Ibn Zohr University. Alongside her research excellence, she has accumulated valuable teaching experience through tutorials and lectures in International Financial Management and Financial Markets at ENCG–Agadir and EMAA–Agadir, where she supports students in understanding complex financial concepts. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, she bridges academic communication across linguistic contexts while advancing knowledge in areas related to banking performance, financial systems, and market dynamics. With a strong commitment to enhancing research quality and improving financial and banking practices, she continues to expand her academic footprint through ongoing publications, research collaborations, and participation in institutional initiatives aimed at promoting innovation within the financial sector.

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Featured Publications 

El Kassimi, M., El Badraoui, K., & Ouenniche, J. (2024). On the efficiency of US community banks around the COVID-19