Taicir Mezghani | Finance | Best Researcher

Taicir Mezghani | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Taicir Mezghani Faculty of economics and management of Sfax Tunisian

Dr. Taicir Mezghani, an esteemed academic and researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Management in Sfax, Tunisia, is a prominent figure in renewable energy. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to integrating finance with applications in social media and digital marketing.

🎓Education:

She commenced her academic journey by achieving a Diploma of Baccalauréat in June 2007, majoring in Economics and Management at Hedi Chaker High School in Sfax. Earning a “Passable” mention, she laid the foundation for her subsequent educational pursuits. Moving forward, she pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, specializing in Finance, at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of Sfax, culminating in her graduation in July 2010 with a commendable “Passable” mention.

Undeterred by challenges, she continued to advance her knowledge and skills, attaining a Master’s Degree in Research with a focus on Finance and Accounting Method in May 2015, again at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of Sfax. Demonstrating her dedication and academic prowess, she achieved a “Good” mention, signaling her excellence in the field.Undoubtedly driven by a passion for continuous learning, she reached the pinnacle of her academic journey with a Doctoral thesis in Management Sciences, specializing in Finance. This significant accomplishment was realized in January 2021 at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of Sfax, where her research merited a “Very Honorable” mention, accompanied by congratulations from the jury. Her academic trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence in the realm of finance and management.

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👩‍🔬Professional Experience:

She has been a dedicated educator, contributing her expertise to various academic institutions. In the academic year 2019-2020, she served as a teacher at FSEG Sfax, where she imparted knowledge and guidance to students. Building on this experience, she continued her teaching journey in the subsequent years. In 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, she took on the role of a teacher at ISAA Sfax, showcasing her commitment to fostering learning environments. Additionally, in the academic year 2022-2023, she extended her teaching impact to ENETCOM Sfax, further diversifying her contributions across educational institutions. Her dedication to education is evident through her continued role as a teacher, and her multifaceted involvement highlights her versatility and commitment to shaping the academic experiences of students in different settings.

Encadrement:

In the academic years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, she took on the role of supervising end-of-studies projects (PFE) at ISSA Sfax. Through her commitment and expertise, she guided students in their final projects, providing valuable insights and support during this critical phase of their academic journey. Her involvement in the supervision of these projects demonstrates her dedication to fostering the development of students and contributing to their academic success at ISSA Sfax.

🔍The interest of the research:

  • Islamic Finance
  • Portfolio Management
  • Financial Markets
  • Corporate Finance
  • Behavioral Finance
  • Sustainable Finance

🏆Participation in projects and studies:

  • 5th Summer School on Sustainable Finance” 13-14 July 2023 JRC-EC, Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.
  • 4th World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference (WIEFC 2021), à Minhaj University Lahore, Pakistan, Janvier 2021.
  • « L’ingénierie financière islamique : aspects opérationnel, juridique, réglementaire et fiqh’ique », organisée dans le cadre de la Conférence Tunisienne Internationale en Economie et Finance Islamique |TICIEF 2019 – Edition1|, j’ai participé à la table ronde à Hammamet, avril 2019.
  • 7th Islamic Finance Conference (IFC 2021) – On Business Intelligence In Islamic Finance, Participation online le 9th December 2021.
  • « ISLAMIC INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE » à FMSA- Sousse, Participation à la conférence, 6th Octobre 2017.
  • The Fourth Annual Scientific Meeting on Applied Finance and Economics: the investment environment and financing policies, Sfax (Tunisia), 2017.

🌟Activities and Research Work:

Contributions to Research Laboratory Activities:

Since September 2016: Member of a research laboratory in Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of Sfax.

Master Thesis Research, Ph.D. thesis, and Postdoctoral:

Master’s Degree in Research – Finance and Accounting Method, May 2015. Interaction between investment and financing decisions: contribution of real options theory.
Doctoral Thesis in Management Sciences, January 2021. Impact of uncertainty and behavioral factors on the connectedness effects and hedging strategies between oil and GCC Islamic and conventional financial market.
Postdoctoral « Eugen Ionescu » in Roumanie, July 2023. Developing the use of green financing and the new applications of green technological innovation by companies for sustainable development.

📊Publications:

  1. Forecasting Bitcoin returns using machine learning algorithms: impact of investor sentiment   Cited By : 1, Published By : 2023
  2. Network connectedness and portfolio hedging of green bonds, stock markets and commodities  Published By : 2023
  3. Forecasting the impact of financial stress on hedging between the oil market and GCC financial markets  Published By : 2023
  4. Influence of oil price fluctuations on the network connectedness between oil, GCC Islamic and conventional financial markets  Cited By : 3 , Published By : 2023
  5. Forecast the Role of GCC Financial Stress on Oil Market and GCC Financial Markets Using Convolutional Neural Networks  Published By : 2023
  6. Financial stress effects on financial markets: dynamic connectedness and portfolio hedging Cited By : 6 , Published By : 2023
  7. Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on risk transmission between Goggling investor’s sentiment, the Chinese stock and bond markets  Cited By : 33 , Published By : 2021
  8. The dynamic network connectedness and hedging strategies across stock markets and commodities: COVID-19 pandemic effect  Cited By : 17 , Published By : 2021
  9. The contagion effect between the oil market, and the Islamic and conventional stock markets of the GCC country: Behavioral explanation Cited By : 27 , Published By : 2018

Chelo Calafat | Demographic challenge

Chelo Calafat – Leading Researcher in Demographic challenge

Prof Dr Felshiya Rajakumari R , a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar Polytechnic University of Valencia ,Spain. Her academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to Demographic challenge into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

 🎓Education:

She holds an outstanding academic record with a Doctorate degree awarded by UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE VALENCIA, Spain, in 2004. Additionally, she earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering (INGENIERO AGRÓNOMO) from UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ in Spain in April 2000. Furthermore, she holds a degree in Agricultural Technical Engineering (INGENIERO TÉCNICO AGRÍCOLA) from UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE VALENCIA, Spain, achieved in October 1997. Her academic journey reflects her dedication and excellence in the field, showcasing a strong foundation in agricultural sciences and technical engineering.

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Previous Positions and Activities:

  1. Employer: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Professional Category: Contracted Professor
    • Start Date: 28/07/2008
  2. Employer: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Professional Category: Collaborating Professor
    • Start Date: 11/10/2005
    • Duration: 2 years – 9 months – 16 days
  3. Employer: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Professional Category: Associate Professor (ASO-2)
    • Start Date: 01/10/2001
    • Duration: 4 years – 9 days
  4. Employer: Others
    • Professional Category: Services for other bodies/scales Group A
    • Start Date: 01/07/2000
    • Duration: 11 months – 29 days

Doctoral Thesis and/or Final Projects Direction

Title of the work: Territorial Analysis of Livestock in the Valencian Community through GIS Technologies and Multicriteria Analysis

Type of project: Doctoral Thesis

Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of Valencia

Student: Áurea Cecilia Gallego Salguero

Grade Obtained: Outstanding (cum laude)

Defense Date: April 16, 2015

Quality Mention: No

Other Activities/Merits Not Included in the Above List

Activity Description: Exchange of Innovative Teaching Experiences: Advancing in Transversal Competencies

City: Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Organizing Entity: National University of the South

Type of Entity: University

Completion Date: November 1, 2022

Research, Development, or Innovation Groups/Teams

Group Name: Research Group on International Economics and Development – Department of Economics and Social Sciences

Scientific or Technological Activity

Funded R&D&I Projects in Competitive Calls from Public and Private Entities

  1. Project Name: Adaptation and Irrigation in Mediterranean Basins (PAID-06-22)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: Marta García MollaNumber of Researchers: 4Funding Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaStart Date: January 1, 2023Duration: 1 year – 5 months – 29 daysTotal Amount: €4,700
  2. Project Name: Strengthening Innovation Policies in the Agri-food Sector (RTI2018-093791-B-C22-AR)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: José María García Alvarez-CoqueNumber of Researchers: 11Funding Entity: State Research AgencyStart Date: January 1, 2021Duration: 1 year – 8 months – 29 daysTotal Amount: €84,700
  3. Project Name: Operational Group for Social Innovation in Land ManagementPerforming Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: José María García Alvarez-CoqueNumber of Researchers: 7Funding Entity: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and FoodStart Date: April 15, 2019Duration: 2 years – 3 monthsTotal Amount: €51,952.95
  4. Project Name: Impact and Efficiency of the Spanish Public University System (SP20120443)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: Rosa María Puertas MedinaNumber of Researchers: 3Funding Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaStart Date: December 31, 2012Duration: 2 years – 8 months – 30 daysTotal Amount: €5,500
  5. Project Name: Institutional and Social Innovations in Mediterranean Irrigation Management (ME8/AIDCO/2001/0515/59763-P016)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: José Carles GenovesNumber of Researchers: 8Funding Entity: European CommissionStart Date: May 1, 2003Duration: 4 yearsTotal Amount: €208,800
  6. Project Name: LUMEN ProjectPerforming Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: Lorenzo Federico Avella ReusNumber of Researchers: 10Funding Entity: Valencian Regional GovernmentStart Date: December 1, 2001Duration: 3 years – 1 monthTotal Amount: €425,952.38

Publications, Scientific, and Technical Documents:

  1. Rosa María Puertas Medina; María Luisa Martí Selva; Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal. “Agricultural and innovation policies aimed at mitigating climate change.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2023. ISSN 0944-1344. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25663-9 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
  2. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; Mercedes Sánchez García; María Luisa Martí Selva; Rosa María Puertas Medina. “Agri-food 4.0: Drivers and links to innovation and eco-innovation.” Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 207, pp. 1 – 11. 2023. ISSN 0168-1699. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.107700 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
  3. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; Verónica Ana Piñeiro; Honorat Roig Tierno; Mercedes Sánchez García. “Demographic challenges and agricultural abandonment: Solutions for semi-arid winegrowing regions.” Journal of Rural Studies. pp. 1 – 13. 2023. ISSN 0743-0167. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2023.103159 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
  4. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; Mercedes Sánchez García; Aurea Cecilia Gallego Salguero; Verónica Ana Piñeiro. “Drivers of winegrowers’ decision on land use abandonment based on exploratory spatial data analysis and multilevel models.” Land Use Policy. 132, pp. 1 – 15. 2023. ISSN 0264-8377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106807 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
  5. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; FRANCESC JOSEP CERVERA FERRER; Aurea Cecilia Gallego Salguero; José María García Alvarez-Coque. “How to combine socioeconomic assessment and remote sensing methods to recover and group farm plots at risk of abandonment.” Journal of Land Use Science. 18, pp. 263 – 283. 2023. ISSN 1747-423X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1747423X.2023.2234921 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal