Reda Louziri | Behavioral Economics Research | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Reda Louziri | Behavioral Economics Research | Research Excellence Award

Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances du Maroc | Morocco

Dr. Reda Louziri is a distinguished finance and management scholar with a Doctorate in Economics and Management from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences – Souissi, Mohammed V University, Rabat, awarded with “Très Honorable” and recognized as one of the top three finalists for the Best Thesis in Finance by the Moroccan Association of Control, Accounting and Audit (AMCCA). She also holds a Master in Finance and Management from Cranfield School of Management, UK, and a Master Grande École from ESC Rouen, France, with a specialization in corporate finance. Professionally, she has extensive experience as an Inspector of Finance and Head of Brigade at the General Finance Inspectorate (IGF) within the Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance, overseeing audits of public institutions, ministerial departments, and international development projects. She also has experience in credit risk analysis at BMCI – BNP Paribas and consulting at Mazars Maroc. Dr. Louziri has published two scholarly documents, including one Scopus-indexed article, cited 11 times with an h-index of 1. Her research focuses on corporate finance, dividend policy, capital structure, corporate governance, and financial performance. She has received awards for research excellence and has contributed to academic teaching in finance. Dr. Louziri’s work bridges theoretical research and practical application in public and corporate finance.

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Featured Publications

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2025). Characteristics of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Their Impact on Dividend Payments in the Moroccan Stock Exchange. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 18(2), 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18020070

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2023). Does the level of free cash-flow impact dividend payments? The case of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. Revue Internationale des Sciences de Gestion.

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2022). Dividend policy determinants: Literature review and research model proposal. International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7378354

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2022). Board of directors and ownership structure impact on dividend policy: The case of the Moroccan stock market. African Scientific Journal. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7356197

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2022). Determinants of Dividend Policy: The Case of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 15(12), 548. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15120548

Chang Liu | Digital Data | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Chang Liu | Digital Data | Research Excellence Award

 Xi ’ an University of Posts & Telecommunications Shaanxi | China

Mr. Chang Liu is a researcher specializing in data analysis and its application in the digital economy, enterprise value creation, and policy evaluation. He holds advanced degrees in economics and finance, and has contributed extensively to academic research, national-level projects, and provincial research initiatives. His expertise encompasses the full data analysis workflow, including data collection, cleaning, modeling, and empirical verification, with proficiency in Python, STATA, and SPSS. He has co-authored multiple SSCI and PKU Core papers focusing on digital finance, enterprise digital transformation, ESG impact, and the role of data elements in promoting new quality productive forces. In addition, he has led key data analysis tasks in projects evaluating corporate performance, large model spillovers, digital asset accounting, and the internal transmission mechanism of the digital economy. His research integrates advanced econometric methods, spatial models, panel regressions, and complex system coordination frameworks to ensure robust and scientifically reliable conclusions. Through practical work, including enterprise audits and data asset evaluations, he has applied analytical techniques to real-world problems, producing actionable insights. Mr. Liu’s work demonstrates a commitment to precision, academic rigor, and the advancement of data-driven research, contributing significantly to both theoretical understanding and practical application in the field of digital economy and enterprise innovation.

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Featured Publication

How data elements fuel new quality productive forces in enterprises: A perspective from digital finance, 2026