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Powering Minds, Empowering Lives: Understanding the Effects of Energy Poverty- Low-Carbon Energy Transition Nexus on Children in MENA
Energy poverty across the Middle East and North Africa leads to health and growth hazards... Read More
Harassment and Female Labor Force Participation: Micro-Level Evidence in Egypt
Sexual harassment is a pervasive form of violence against women (VAW) worldwide. In Egypt, women... Read More
The Impact of Price, Legality, and Flavor Availability on Consumer Decisions: A Discrete Choice Analysis of Nicotine Products in an Illicit Market
This study examines consumer preferences for manufactured cigarettes, roll-your-own cigarettes, and e-cigarettes in Türkiye, focusing... Read More
The Interplay Between Fertility and Female Labor Market Dynamics in the Arab Region: A Panel Time Series Analysis
This study investigates the complex relationship between fertility and female labor force participation in the... Read More
Does High Liquidity Creation Reduce the Efficiency of GCC Islamic Banks? The Role of Sustainability and Governance Factors
This paper investigates the impact of liquidity creation on the efficiency of Islamic banks. More... Read More
The Impact of Soft Power on Inward Foreign Direct Investment in The MENA Region
Driven by climate change concerns and the transition toward renewable energy, the dynamics of global... Read More
The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children’s Health Outcomes in Egypt
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most widespread form of violence against women globally, affecting... Read More
The Role of Artificial Intelligence Within the Algerian Economy: Opportunity or Threat to the Job Market?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global labor markets, offering opportunities to boost productivity and create... Read More
A Dynamic Spatiotemporal Analysis of Growth Convergence, Natural Disasters and Climate Change in the MENA Region
This study investigates economic growth convergence within the MENA region using a spatial econometric approach.... Read More