College of Business and Economics: Recent submissions
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Firm Value and Regulatory Transparency: Evidence from the Adoption of a Centralized Electronic Disclosure System
(2026 , Master Thesis)This paper examines the impact of adopting the Centralized Electronic Disclosure System (CEDS) on firm performance. A panel dataset of 19,149 firms across 28 countries from 1990 to 2023 is analyzed. The central argument ... -
Geopolitical risk, ESG Controversies, Trade Credit and Stock Liquidity
(2026 , Dissertation)We study how geopolitical risk (GPR) affects firms’ use of trade credit (TC). Using a sample of 30,704 listed firms, from 42 countries, that are covered by the GPR index over the period 1990 to 2023, we show that trade ... -
Exploring the Nexus of Shariah Principles, Carbon Emissions, and Waste Management: International Evidence
(2026 , Dissertation)This dissertation examines the intersection between religious principles and environmental sustainability in shaping corporate behavior. Specifically, I investigate whether firms that fulfill a Shariah compliance screening ... -
The Impact of Brand Personality and Consumption Values on Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty in Mobile Food Ordering Apps: An S-O-R Framework Approach with AI-Enabled Moderators
(2026 , Dissertation)As mobile food-ordering apps (MFOAs) achieve near-functional parity, competition is shifting from features to experience. This thesis addresses how loyalty is now forged by examining how brand cues and AI-mediated interactions ... -
Building AI-Ready Graduates: The Impact of AI Literacy and AI Usage Behaviors on Student Employability
(2026 , Master Thesis)This research aims to investigate how generative AI literacy shapes students’ AI usage behaviors, which in turn influences their employability readiness. In an era where the value of university degrees as reliable indicators ... -
Empirical Investigation of Key Determinants Affecting Emerging Marketing Technologies’ Adoption: Evidence from Kuwait
(2026 , Dissertation)While enterprises in developed countries are motivated to sustain adoption and application of advanced marketing technologies, others, despite a well-designed technological infrastructure and substantial support, continue ... -
THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT ON ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN QATAR: AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT IN ECONOMIC GROWTH
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)The aim of this study is to study the effect of local medical equipment's manufacturing can have on the economic diversification and non-oil Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of Qatar. Amid growing interest in reducing ... -
DEVELOPING INTEGRATED SERVICE ROBOT ACCEPTANCE MODEL (ISRAM) IN HOSPITALITY USING META-ANALYTIC STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (MASEM) APPROACH
(2025 , Dissertation)The widespread adoption of service robots in the hospitality industry has prompted researchers to examine the factors influencing customer intentions to use these technologies. This study aims to address the fragmentation ... -
DIGITAL DETOX TECHNOLOGIES: DESIGNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTE USER WELL-BEING IN THE AGE OF OVERLOAD
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)This research examines elements that influence self-regulation of digital device engagement with five predictors in mind; Digital Addiction (DA), Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), Habit Development (HAB), Health Severity (HLTH), ... -
THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CAPITAL ON STOCK PRICE CRASH RISK
(2025 , Master Thesis)Financial market volatility and stock price crash risk pose significant challenges for firms, emphasizing the need for effective risk mitigation strategies. This study examines the role of organizational capital a firm's ... -
THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS: THE MEDIATING ROLES OF SELF-EFFICACY AND RISK APPETITE
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)The global community recognizes entrepreneurship as a fundamental aspect of economic progress. This has led to an increased focus on entrepreneurial education and its influences on entrepreneurial intentions. However, the ... -
THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT ON ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN QATAR: AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT IN ECONOMIC GROWTH
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)The aim of this study is to study the effect of local medical equipment's manufacturing can have on the economic diversification and non-oil Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of Qatar. Amid growing interest in reducing ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF AVATAR GESTURES AND EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONS ON USER ENGAGEMENT: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
(2025 , Master Thesis)Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing digital marketing by transforming brand-consumer interactions through AI-powered avatars. These digital entities, designed to mimic human-like communication, are increasingly ... -
THE IMPACT OF MARKET COMPETITION ON CAPITAL AND OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES: INSIGHTS FROM GCC COUNTRIES
(2025 , Dissertation)This study examines the impact of sector-level market competition on the ownership and capital structures of publicly listed firms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Using an extensive dataset comprising over ... -
NAVIGATING DISRUPTION: STRATEGIC INSIGHTS INTO CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND BUSINESS RESPONSES IN QATAR'S RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ SECTOR
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)This study focuses on examining consumer behavior and business responses within Qatar’s restaurant and café sector, offering a comprehensive analysis of how external disruptions have influenced the industry’s performance, ... -
ALIGNING IDENTITY: THE INFLUENCE OF NATION BRANDING AND INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ON SOCIAL IDENTITY IN THE STATE OF QATAR
(2025 , Master Thesis)A key challenge recognized in prior literature is the lack of cohesive relationship building amongst all nation stakeholders while strategizing and implementing a nation brand. The aim of this research is to examine the ... -
UNDERSTANDING INFLATION IN AN IMPORT-RELIANT ECONOMY: EVIDENCE FROM SECTORAL CPI
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)An This thesis investigates inflation dynamics within a unique economic structure like Qatar, with particular focus on the food and beverage (F&B) sector from 2012-2023. It addresses how domestic household Consumer Price ... -
USING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE IN ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORMS (OFD) IN QATAR
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)Online Food Delivery is becoming an integral part of restaurant operations and profitability because online delivery platforms are increasing the reach and accessibility of restaurants through the digitalization of the ... -
THE IMPACT OF MANDATORY CSR ON FIRM PERFORMANCE: AN INTERNATIONAL EVIDENCE
(2025 , Master Thesis)This thesis aims to examine the association between mandatory CSR adoption and firm value in selected firms around the world using fixed effect model, where a panel of 49,763 firms over the period from 2000 to 2023 are ... -
دراسة ميدانية لتأثير التخطيط الإستراتيجي على إدارة الأزمات الشركات الألبان في دولة قطر
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)يسعى المديرون إلى التعامل مع الأزمات المحتملة بفعالية، مع الحد الأدنى من الخسائر أو تجنبها الأزمة المحتملة في أفضل الأحوال، وتتلخص مشكلة البحث بقياس مدى توافر متطلبات النجاح الإستراتيجي ودورها في صياغة إستراتيجيات إدارة ...
