Bashar Al Mansour | Financial Markets | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bashar Al Mansour | Financial Markets | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Finance at Muscat university, Oman

Dr. Bashar Yaser Mansour Almansour is an accomplished Associate Professor of Finance with extensive academic and professional experience across the Middle East and Asia. He has contributed significantly to the fields of behavioral finance, financial technology, investment analysis, and emerging market dynamics. With a robust publication record in reputable international journals and conferences, Dr. Almansour is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research involving machine learning, cryptocurrencies, digital innovation, and policy-driven financial reforms. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and he plays a pivotal role in curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic administration.

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Finance
    University Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia (2009โ€“2013)
    Dissertation: “Market Sentiment Index and Stock Returns in Malaysia”

  • MSc. in Finance
    University Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia (2008โ€“2009)
    Dissertation: “Predicting Financial Failure: An Empirical Investigation on Jordanian Industrial and Service Companies”

  • B.A. in Finance and Banking
    Applied Science University, Amman, Jordan (2003โ€“2007)

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Lecturer in Finance
    Muscat University, Oman (2024โ€“Present)

  • Associate Professor (Part-Time Researcher)
    Balagrae University of Modern Sciences (2023โ€“2024)

  • Assistant Professor
    The World Islamic Science and Education University, Jordan (2021โ€“2022)

  • Assistant Professor
    Skyline University College, UAE (2019โ€“2020)

  • Assistant Professor
    Taibah University, Saudi Arabia (2014โ€“2017)

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Behavioral Finance

  • Machine Learning in Finance

  • Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

  • Financial Literacy and Risk Perception

  • Economic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • International Finance and Portfolio Management

  • E-Government and Financial Governance Systems

  • Decision Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • CFA Institute Curriculum Alignment (Taught CFA-aligned courses)

  • Member of AACSB-accredited institutions

  • External Ph.D. Viva Examiner at EGADE Business School, Tecnolรณgico de Monterrey

  • Supervised over 15 Masterโ€™s theses

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Bashar Almansour is a dynamic academic and finance professional with a proven track record in research, teaching, and academic leadership. His interdisciplinary focus on modern financial systems, including digital innovations and behavioral dynamics, makes him a valuable contributor to the global finance and education sectors. His broad expertise and engagement with international institutions demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and impactful scholarship.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  1. ๐Ÿง  Spillover Dynamics of Digital Assets During Economic and Political Crises
    Alnafisah, H., Almansour, B. Y., Elabed, W., & Jeribi, A.
    ๐Ÿ”— Research in International Business and Finance, 75, 102770 (2025)
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  2. ๐Ÿ’ก The Investment Puzzle: Behavioral Finance, Risk Perception, and Financial Literacy
    Almansour, B. Y., Almansour, A. Y., Elkrghli, S., & Shojaei, S. A.
    ๐Ÿ”— Economics-Innovative and Economics Research Journal, 13(1) (2025)
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  3. ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Virtual Reality in Skill Training
    Abdullah, M., Almansour, A. Y., Shawal, N., Hussain, M. Z., Almansour, B. Y., & Hasan, M. Z.
    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2024 International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications (DASA)
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  4. ๐Ÿค– Machine Learning and Rule Induction in Various Sectors
    Almansour, B. Y., Almansour, A. Y., Janjua, J. I., Zahid, M., & Abbas, T.
    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2024 DASA Conference
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  5. ๐Ÿš€ Innovation in the Space Sector and Entrepreneurship in Oman
    Alsaadi, A., & Almansour, B. Y.
    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2024 DASA Conference
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ DOI Link


  6. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ E-Government and Governance in Pakistan
    Alyas, T., Almansour, B. Y., Tabassum, N., Almansour, A. Y., & Azhar, A.
    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2024 DASA Conference
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  7. ๐ŸŒ Factors Influencing FDI in Oman
    Massan, T. Al, & Almansour, B. Y.
    ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2024 DASA Conference
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ DOI Link


  8. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Technological Diversification in Iranโ€™s Insurance Industry
    Shojaei, S. & Almansour, B. Y.
    ๐Ÿ”— Asia-Pacific Journal of Risk and Insurance
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ DOI Link


  9. ๐Ÿ’น Revisiting the Dynamics of Major Cryptocurrencies
    Gulseven, O., Almansour, B. Y., & Gaytan, J. C. T.
    ๐Ÿ”— Business, Management and Economics Engineering, 22(2), 357โ€“381 (2024)
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  10. ๐ŸŒŠ Wavelet and Quantile Regression in Crypto Interactions
    Almansour, B. Y., Gulseven, O., Tellez Gaytan, J. C.
    ๐Ÿ”— Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, 23(3), 383โ€“398 (2024)
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ DOI Link


 

 

 

 

Mahmoud Elmarzouky | Accounting | Best Keynote Speaker

Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky | Accounting | Best Keynote Speaker

Senior Lecturer at University of St Andrews, United Kingdom

Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky is a distinguished Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the University of St Andrews, UK, with over 20 years of combined academic and professional experience. He has earned recognition for his excellence in teaching, receiving the Student Experience Excellence Lecturer Award in 2022. His work integrates both academic research and practical industry knowledge, especially through his earlier role as a Senior Tax Inspector in Egyptโ€™s Ministry of Finance. Dr. Elmarzouky is widely published in top-tier journals and serves as an associate editor and reviewer for several leading academic journals. His research spans innovative applications of textual and semantic analysis in accounting and finance.

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance โ€“ University of Portsmouth, UK (2019)

  • M.Sc. in Accounting & Finance โ€“ Suez Canal University, Egypt (2012)

  • B.Sc. in Accounting โ€“ Menoufia University, Egypt (2004)

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Academic Positions

  • Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of St Andrews, UK (Jan 2024 โ€“ Present)

  • Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Aston University, UK (Aug 2022 โ€“ Present)

  • Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Kingston University, UK (May 2020 โ€“ Aug 2022)

  • Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Portsmouth, UK (Jan 2019 โ€“ May 2020)

Professional Experience

  • Senior Tax Inspector, Tax Authority, Ministry of Finance, Egypt (Jul 2004 โ€“ Jan 2019)

Volunteer Roles

  • Governor and Information Advisor โ€“ Portsmouth Citizen Advice Bureau, UK

  • Trustee โ€“ York Play Space, UK

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Dr. Elmarzoukyโ€™s research focuses on applying advanced text analytics and AI-based techniques to accounting and auditing. His core interests include:

  • Textual analysis, semantic and content analysis

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning in financial disclosures

  • Corporate narrative reporting, sustainability and ESG reporting

  • Audit quality, modern slavery disclosures, climate change and carbon reporting

  • Corporate governance, risk disclosure, and implementation of financial reporting standards
    He is particularly interested in narrative and tone analysis in annual reports, extended audit reports, and the intersection of AI with traditional financial practices.

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Student Experience Excellence Lecturer Award (2022) โ€“ Recognized for outstanding teaching effectiveness and student engagement

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) โ€“ 2021

  • Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) โ€“ 2021

  • Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) โ€“ Certificate from UKMH for supporting higher education students

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky exemplifies a rare blend of academic depth and professional expertise. His journey from a senior tax inspector to an acclaimed academic and researcher in the UKโ€™s top institutions demonstrates his dedication to advancing accounting education and research. His innovative approach to research using NLP and machine learning bridges the gap between accounting theory and real-world practice. As a dynamic educator, editor, and researcher, Dr. Elmarzouky continues to influence the fields of accounting, auditing, and financial compliance on an international scale.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  1. ๐Ÿญ A novel measure of corporate carbon emission disclosure, the effect of capital expenditures and corporate governance
    โœ๏ธ AE Karim, K Albitar, M Elmarzouky
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal of Environmental Management, 290, 112581
    ๐Ÿ“… 2021 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 208


  2. ๐ŸŒฑ The ESG disclosure and the financial performance of Norwegian listed firms
    โœ๏ธ G Giannopoulos, RV Kihle Fagernes, M Elmarzouky, KABM Afzal Hossain
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 15(6), 237
    ๐Ÿ“… 2022 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 202


  3. ๐Ÿ”„ Sustainable strategic investment decision-making practices in UK companies: The influence of governance mechanisms on synergy between Industry 4.0 and circular economy
    โœ๏ธ F Alkaraan, M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, VG Venkatesh
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 187, 122187
    ๐Ÿ“… 2023 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 173


  4. ๐Ÿฆ  Covid-19 and performance disclosure: does governance matter?
    โœ๏ธ M Elmarzouky, K Albitar, K Hussainey
    ๐Ÿ“˜ International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 29(5), 776-792
    ๐Ÿ“… 2021 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 89


  5. ๐ŸŒ Reinforcing green business strategies with Industry 4.0 and governance towards sustainability: Naturalโ€resourceโ€based view and dynamic capability
    โœ๏ธ F Alkaraan, M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, VG Venkatesh, Y Shi, N Gulko
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Business Strategy and the Environment, 33(4), 3588-3606
    ๐Ÿ“… 2024 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 76


  6. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Ownership structureโ€™s effect on financial performance: An empirical analysis of Jordanian listed firms
    โœ๏ธ A Alkurdi, A Hamad, H Thneibat, M Elmarzouky
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Cogent Business & Management, 8(1), 1939930
    ๐Ÿ“… 2021 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 75


  7. ๐Ÿ“‘ Do assurance and assurance providers enhance COVID-related disclosures in CSR reports? An examination in the UK context
    โœ๏ธ K Albitar, H Al-Shaer, M Elmarzouky
    ๐Ÿ“˜ International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 29(3), 410-428
    ๐Ÿ“… 2021 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 65


  8. ๐Ÿ” Corporate risk disclosure and key audit matters: the egocentric theory
    โœ๏ธ M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, T Abdelfattah, AE Karim
    ๐Ÿ“˜ International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 30(2), 230-251
    ๐Ÿ“… 2022 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 55


  9. ๐Ÿ’ฐ The key audit matters and the audit cost: does governance matter?
    โœ๏ธ M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, T Abdelfattah
    ๐Ÿ“˜ International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 31(1), 195-217
    ๐Ÿ“… 2022 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 51


  10. ๐Ÿ“ COVID-19 disclosure: a novel measurement and annual report uncertainty
    โœ๏ธ M Elmarzouky, K Albitar, AE Karim, AS Moussa
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 14(12), 616
    ๐Ÿ“… 2021 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 51


 

 

 

Mr. Abhishek Halder | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abhishek Halder | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Management Raipur | India

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๐Ÿ“š Biography of a Finance and Accounting Doctoral Candidate

๐ŸŽ“ Education

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (2016โ€“2018): Specialized in Banking and Financial Services at the International Management Institute, New Delhi, with an impressive 75.80% overall performance.
  • Bachelor of Technology (2008โ€“2012): Earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Warangal, achieving 8.16 grade points.
  • Higher Secondary Education (2008): Secured 90.60% at Carmel Senior Secondary School, Port Blair (CBSE).
  • Secondary Education (2006): Excelled with 93.20% at Carmel Senior Secondary School, Port Blair (CBSE).

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

  • Guest Assistant Professor โ€“ Management (Feb 2020 โ€“ June 2021): Contributed to academia at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology.
  • Academic Associate โ€“ Communications (June 2019 โ€“ Jan 2020): Gained experience in academia at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
  • Assistant Manager โ€“ India 200 Program (June 2018 โ€“ June 2019): Worked in Digital Operations and Platforms at Wipro Ltd.

๐Ÿ† Awards and Achievements

  • Winner ๐Ÿฅ‡: Business Valuation Competition, IIM Ranchi (2017).
  • Winner ๐Ÿฅ‡: Mergers and Acquisitions Competition, IIM Raipur (2017).
  • First Runners-Up ๐Ÿฅˆ: Dramatics, IIM Indore (2016).

๐Ÿ›  Administrative Roles

  • Member of the Student Affairs Committee at IIM Raipur.
  • Member of the Civil Engineering Association at NIT Warangal.

๐ŸŒ Government Projects & Representation

  • Global Ambassador ๐ŸŒ: Represented India in the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Programme under the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • Student Ambassador ๐Ÿšฎ: Advocated for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan under the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

This multi-faceted professional combines expertise in finance, technology, and management, with a passion for academics and leadership. ๐Ÿ“ˆโœจ

โœจConclusion:

  • In conclusion, this accomplished professional exemplifies a dynamic blend of academic excellence, industry experience, and leadership skills. From excelling in prestigious educational institutions to achieving remarkable success in national competitions and impactful roles in academia and corporate settings, he has consistently demonstrated dedication and versatility. His involvement in government initiatives and ambassadorial roles highlights a commitment to societal contributions and global representation. With a solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, and Civil Engineering, he is well-positioned to make significant contributions to academia, research, and beyond. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“Šโœจ

 

๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ”ฌNOTABLE PUBLICATION:

    1. Price Discovery in Indian Gold Market
      • Authors: Abhishek Halder, Himanshu Sharma
      • Journal: Asian Journal of Economics, Finance and Management
      • Year: 2021

    1. Value Creation Through Mergers and Acquisitions in Selected Indian Companies in the 21st Century
      • Authors: Abhishek Halder
      • Journal: International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management
      • Year: 2021

    1. Risk Assessment and Quantification of Wealthsurance Equity Growth Fund of IDBI Federal Life Insurance
      • Authors: Halder, A.
      • Journal: International Journal of Management (IJM)
      • Year: 2019

    1. An Ownership and Governance Structure of Indiaโ€™s Insolvency Professional Agencies
      • Authors: Abhishek Halder
      • Journal: International Journal of Political Science, Law and International Relations (IJPSLIR)
      • Year: 2019

    1. Risk Assessment and Quantification of Wealthsurance Equity Growth Fund of IDBI Federal Life Insurance
      • Authors: Halder, A.
      • Journal: International Journal of Management (IJM)
      • Year: 2019