Best Researcher Award
| Mouna Abdelhamid |
| Affiliation |
Economic Research Forum (ERF) – Research Associate |
| Country |
Tunisia |
| Scopus ID |
60121066700 |
| Documents |
5 |
| Citations |
1 |
| h-index |
1 |
| Subject Area |
Innovation Economics |
| Event |
Applied Scientist Awards |
Mouna Abdelhamid
Economic Research Forum (ERF) – Research Associate
Mouna Abdelhamid is a Research Associate at the Economic Research Forum (ERF), Tunisia, whose scholarly work focuses on innovation economics, economic development, productivity, and related socioeconomic research themes. This article provides an academic overview of her research profile by summarizing publicly available scholarly metrics, research interests, academic contributions, and the relevance of her work within the context of research recognition.[1]
Abstract
Mouna Abdelhamid has contributed to research within innovation economics through studies examining economic performance, productivity, institutional development, and innovation-related policy analysis. Her publication record indexed in Scopus demonstrates engagement in internationally visible research and collaboration. Although the available citation indicators remain modest, her work contributes to evidence-based economic research and regional policy discussions concerning innovation and sustainable development.[1][2]
Keywords
Innovation Economics, Economic Development, Productivity, Research Policy, Institutional Economics, Tunisia, Applied Economics, Sustainable Development, Economic Analysis, Research Excellence
Introduction
Innovation economics has become an essential discipline for understanding technological progress, competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth. Researchers working in this field investigate how institutions, innovation systems, and policy frameworks influence productivity and long-term development. Mouna Abdelhamid’s research aligns with these objectives by contributing analytical perspectives relevant to regional and international economic studies.[2][3]
Research Profile
According to publicly available scholarly indexing, the researcher maintains a Scopus author profile containing five indexed publications with one citation and an h-index of one. The research portfolio reflects participation in applied economic research concerning innovation, productivity, and development economics.[1]
- Primary discipline: Innovation Economics.
- Affiliation: Economic Research Forum (ERF).
- Research interests include innovation policy, economic growth and productivity.
- Internationally indexed scholarly publications.
Research Contributions
The research contributions focus on advancing understanding of innovation systems and their economic implications. Published studies have examined factors influencing economic performance and the interaction between innovation and development. Such investigations support policy-oriented discussions and contribute to evidence-based decision making.[2][4]
- Innovation economics and productivity analysis.
- Economic policy evaluation.
- Applied socioeconomic research.
- Regional economic development studies.
Publications
Mouna Abdelhamid’s indexed publication record reflects scholarly participation within innovation economics and applied economic analysis. Publication outputs provide a measurable contribution to academic literature while supporting interdisciplinary discussions related to innovation-driven growth.[1]
- Scopus indexed research publications.
- Research collaboration in applied economics.
- Scholarly contributions addressing innovation and development.
Research Impact
Research impact can be evaluated using scholarly metrics together with qualitative academic contributions. Publicly available indicators show five indexed publications, one citation, and an h-index of one. Beyond citation metrics, research addressing innovation economics has practical significance for economic policy, institutional analysis, and sustainable development strategies.[1][5]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly excellence based upon research quality, originality, professional contribution, publication record, and academic influence. Based on the available scholarly information, Mouna Abdelhamid demonstrates active participation in innovation economics research through internationally indexed publications and contributions to applied economic knowledge. These characteristics align with the general evaluation criteria commonly considered for academic recognition programs.[1][5]
Conclusion
Mouna Abdelhamid’s academic profile reflects continued engagement in innovation economics and applied research. Her publications contribute to the broader understanding of innovation-driven development and economic policy. The available scholarly record supports recognition of her research activities while providing a foundation for future academic contributions and interdisciplinary collaboration.[1]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mouna Abdelhamid, Author ID 60121066700. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/60121066700
- M Abdelhamid. (2026). The fragile nexus: innovation, structural heterogeneity, and economic growth in MENA economies.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2157930X.2026.2650953
- M Abdelhamid. (2025). Proposal of a model to measure national innovation capacity: a cross-country comparative analysis.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13731-025-00544-2
- M Abdelhamid. (2026). An entropy-weighted index of national competitiveness in Latin America: structural insights and policy lessons.
ttps://www.emerald.com/arla/article/doi/10.1108/ARLA-07-2025-0246/13111765
- M Abdelhamid. (2026). Proposal of a new National Innovation Capacity index: cross-country comparison of MENA countries and comparative insights with Europe.
https://www.emerald.com/jiabr/article/doi/10.1108/JIABR-05-2025-0287/132192