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Aida Maria de Oliveira Cruz Mendes is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Coimbra School of Nursing, where she has maintained a continuous appointment since 1987. With over three decades of academic service, she has established herself as a leading expert in nursing science with particular specialization in mental health, occupational health, and sleep quality among healthcare professionals. She currently serves on the Scientific Council for Life and Health Sciences at the Foundation for Science and Technology, demonstrating her significant contribution to Portuguese scientific policy. Education background: PhD from University of Minho (1996-2000) Master's in Occupational Health and Hygiene from University of Coimbra Medical School (1992-1995) License in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (1990-1991) Bachelor's degree in Nursing (1977-1980) Multiple specialized certifications in psycho-oncology, cognitive therapy, and qualitative research Dr. Mendes' research program demonstrates remarkable consistency in addressing critical issues in nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Her work spans mental health services evaluation, occupational health challenges faced by nursing staff, sleep quality determinants in healthcare settings, and innovative programs for healthy aging and retirement transition. She has developed expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with numerous systematic reviews and intervention studies to her credit. Her research bridges clinical practice with health promotion initiatives, creating tangible impacts on nursing education and healthcare policy. Analysis of her recent publication trajectory reveals a sophisticated evolution in research focus. While maintaining consistent attention to nursing staff wellbeing (particularly regarding sleep quality and stress biomarkers), she has expanded into developing and evaluating health promotion programs, most notably the REATIVA program for retirement transition. Her work increasingly incorporates international collaborations and demonstrates methodological sophistication, with publications appearing in multiple languages (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) across diverse healthcare contexts. Research funding highlights: Active Retirement: study of a healthy ageing promotor program (2013-2015) funded by Foundation for Science and Technology Mental Health Education and Sensibilization: A School-based Intervention Program for Adolescents and Young (2011-2014) funded by Foundation for Science and Technology Dr. Mendes has supervised numerous graduate students and collaborated extensively with international research teams, particularly in European nursing education contexts. Her work on nurse professional competence assessment among newly graduated nurses demonstrates her commitment to advancing nursing education standards. She maintains active research partnerships with institutions across Portugal and internationally, contributing to both clinical practice improvements and healthcare policy development.

• Nursing
• Mental Health
• Occupational Health
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Dr. Kai Li serves as Professor of Finance at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, holding the Canada Research Chair in Corporate Governance and W. Maurice Young Endowed Chair in Finance. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022), she is Managing Editor of the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and previously served on editorial boards of Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and Journal of Finance. Her academic foundation includes a BSc from Jiaotong University, MA from Concordia University, and PhD from the University of Toronto. Dr. Li's research examines corporate governance through three interconnected lenses: gender dynamics in finance (board diversity, analyst performance), corporate culture quantification (using generative AI and machine learning), and green innovation (environmental governance). Her methodology pioneers computational approaches to analyze textual data from corporate disclosures, bridging finance, computer science, and social sciences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a distinct trajectory toward interdisciplinary research, increasingly integrating artificial intelligence with traditional finance to study culture and sustainability. This shift demonstrates growing emphasis on empirical measurement of intangible governance factors through NLP and generative models. Her accolades include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022) UBC Killam Research Award Sauder Research Excellence Award (junior/senior) Barclays Global Investors Canada Research Award John L. Weinberg/IRRCi Best Paper Award (2024) Best Paper Award at 2024 China International Conference in Finance While the provided materials confirm her editorial leadership and research impact, specific details regarding graduate student supervision and grant funding portfolios were not disclosed. Dr. Li maintains affiliations with the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (Senior Fellow), European Corporate Governance Institute (Research Member), and FinTech at Cornell Initiative (Research Fellow).

• Corporate Governance
• Gender and Finance
• Corporate Culture
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Jeremy Julian Sarkin is a Distinguished Research Professor of Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University of Lisbon, and a member of the Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento sobre Direito e Sociedade (CEDIS). He holds the rank of Invited Full Professor, indicating a significant academic appointment within the institution's Law faculty. His research spans critical areas in International Law , with a focus on Human Rights Violations , Transitional Justice , and Refugee Law . His work addresses Conflict Zones , Gender-Based Violence , and Climate Justice . He has explored the intersection of technology and law, particularly regarding AI Arms Races , and contributed to studies on Truth Commissions and Amnesties globally. Recent publications analyze Migration Law through intersectional frameworks in Israel, Greece, and Uganda, and examine Drone Warfare in Ukraine. His articles reflect a commitment to International Humanitarian Law and Victim Rights . While no specific awards are listed, his 119 h-index and 78 research outputs (including books, articles, and reports) demonstrate substantial academic impact. He has no listed students, suggesting his work is primarily independent or collaborative with peers.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Transitional Justice
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Ana Leonor Serra Morais dos Santos is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Beira Interior since 2002. She is a prominent academic with extensive contributions to ethics, philosophy of action, and ecofeminism. PhD in Philosophy from University of Beira Interior Master's in Philosophy (Ethics) from UBI, awarded D. Dinis Prize Bachelor's in Philosophy from Catholic University of Portugal Her research interests intersect ethics , neurophilosophy , and ecofeminism , with particular focus on cinema ethics, human-animal relations, and communication in health contexts. Her work explores the interplay between philosophical theory and practical applications in media and environmental ethics. Publications reveal consistent engagement with ethical frameworks across cinema analysis (2014-2021), neurophilosophy (2016), and ecofeminist thought (2022). Notable themes include: Transversality of ethics in film Neuroscientific contributions to action theory Ecofeminist responses to dualism Crisis communication ethics Scientific achievements include D. Dinis Prize for Master's thesis in Ethics Extensive publication record (15+ works 2008-2022) Academic leadership roles President of UBI Ethics Committee (2020-2022) Coordinator of Praxis Center for Philosophy, Politics and Culture (2021-2023) Member of Center for Philosophy and Gender, Portuguese Philosophy Society

• Philosophy of Action
• Ethics
• Ecofeminism
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José M. Tavares is a Professor of Economics at Nova University of Lisbon and an affiliate researcher at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has taught at institutions including UCLA and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His research focuses on political economy, public policy, international economics, and gender discrimination's macroeconomic impacts. Education: 1998: Ph.D. Economics, Harvard University 1995: MSc Economics, Harvard University 1990: BSc Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon Research Interests: Political Economy Macroeconomic Policy Gender Discrimination Costs Economic Development EU Fiscal Dynamics Terrorism Economics Key Contributions: Analysis of EU funding impacts on firms Studies on voting behavior and national exams Quantification of gender discrimination's economic costs Work on climate change and sociopolitical violence Books & Chapters: Co-authored After the Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016) Contributed to What To Do With the UK? analyzing Brexit implications Edited volumes on terrorism economics and Portuguese economic history Professional Activities: Co-organizer of major policy conferences Founder of the Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society Invited speaker at the 2011 Dahrendorf Symposium

• Political Economy
• Public Policy
• International Economics
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Claudia Hanson is a Professor of Implementation Science and Perinatal Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and holds a Senior Lecturer position at Karolinska Institutet (90% time). She is a medical doctor specializing in gynaecology and obstetrics, with advanced degrees in epidemiology and international health. Her research focuses on health systems strengthening, implementation science, and maternal/newborn health outcomes in low-resource settings across Africa and Asia. Education: PhD in Epidemiology (LSHTM, 2013), MSc Epidemiology (LSHTM, 2007), MSc International Health (Charité, 2005), Medical Doctorate (Justus-Liebig-University, 1999). Research Interests: Evaluating quality improvement strategies, health system interventions, and maternal/perinatal health metrics. Leads 10+ projects in Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Benin, Burkina Faso, India, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. Teaching: Manages courses on Global Health, Research Management, and Quality Assurance at Karolinska. Previously taught Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases at LSHTM. Awards: Sight award (2019) for Global Health contributions. Active in professional roles including Co-editor of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth and member of WHO committees. Grants: Current funding includes Countdown2030 and C-Safe projects. Past grants include MRC and Children's Investment Fund Foundation support. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks on maternal health data systems and quality improvement initiatives.

• Implementation Science
• Health Systems Research
• Maternal and Newborn Health
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Susana Santos serves as a Visiting Professor at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, and concurrently at the School of Sociology and Public Policy at ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute. As an integrated researcher at the Center for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES), she actively contributes to international socio-legal discourse through leadership roles in the International Sociological Association. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology (2012) from ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon Master's in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies (2007) from ISCTE Degree in Sociology (2002) from ISCTE Santos' research critically examines the intersection of law, society, and communication, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics in legal professions, insolvency systems, and socio-legal movements. Her work consistently employs empirical methodologies to analyze professional socialization, workplace culture in law firms, and the impact of legal reforms on judicial systems. She investigates how structural inequalities manifest in elite educational trajectories and legal practice, especially through feminist and comparative lenses. Her publication record reveals a sustained focus on socio-legal evolution since 2012, with increasing attention to gendered workplace dynamics and transnational legal practices. Recent works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning qualitative narrative analysis, comparative institutional studies, and empirical evaluations of legal procedures, all contributing to global conversations on justice accessibility and professional ethics. Santos coordinates significant research initiatives including a European Commission-funded Humanitarian Action project (2021-2024) implementing summer schools in Mozambique and Cape Verde, and the IN_SOLVENS multidisciplinary analysis of Portuguese insolvency law. She spearheaded the 7th Global Meeting on Sociology of Law (2022), mobilizing over 2,000 international participants to advance comparative socio-legal scholarship. Professionally, she co-coordinates the Sociology of Law and Justice section of the Portuguese Sociological Association and contributes to International Sociological Association working groups on Comparative Legal Professions and Comparative History and Sociology of Law, driving collaborative research across national contexts.

• Sociology of Law
• Sociology of Communication
• Political Sociology
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José Tavares is Professor of Economics at NOVA University Lisbon and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He earned his doctorate from Harvard University specializing in Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with prior teaching appointments at Harvard University, UCLA, and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University Tavares' research centers on Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with seminal contributions to understanding democracy's impact on economic growth, quantifying gender discrimination's macroeconomic costs, and analyzing globalization's societal consequences. His methodological rigor combines empirical field experiments, cross-national datasets, and theoretical modeling to address critical policy questions at the intersection of institutions and economic outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth—from climate-violence linkages in Russia to gender quota efficacy in political representation—while maintaining focus on institutional drivers of economic performance. His work consistently bridges academic theory and real-world policy challenges through experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Though no formal scientific awards are documented in the source text, his research has garnered significant media attention from Time Magazine , The New York Times , Handelsblatt , La Repubblica , Expresso , and Público , reflecting policy relevance. He actively contributes to high-impact policy initiatives including co-authoring After The Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016), leading the 'Orçamento, Economia e Democracia' institutional architecture project with Francesco Franco, and directing assessments of cultural heritage's socioeconomic value and European fund allocation frameworks. Tavares operates within NOVA University Lisbon's Economics for Policy research ecosystem and the international CEPR network, where he shapes agenda-setting work on fiscal credibility, democratic resilience, and inclusive growth through collaborative scholarly and policy-oriented teams.

• Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
• Democracy and Economic Growth
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Arnaud LACAN is a Permanent Professor at KEDGE Business School , specializing in Management . With a Doctor of Economics and Political Science background, he combines 15 years of managerial experience in insurance (MAIF Group) with academic work since 2017. His expertise focuses on postmodern management , collaborative management practices , and social and solidarity economy (SSE) . Education : Doctor of Economics Graduate in Political Science Research trends from his 15 most recent publications (2016-2024) emphasize managerial transformation , value-based governance in SSE organizations, and workplace wellbeing . Key themes include occupational health policies , collaborative leadership , and sustainable management across 18 works. Awards : DISC Certified He contributes to academic discourse through publications with keywords spanning organizational ethics , psychosocial risks , and innovative governance . His work bridges theory and practice through executive education programs on team management and leadership .

• Cooperative Management
• Postmodern Management
• Collaborative Management Practices
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Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she researches Media Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Politics. She serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology), focusing on Communication and Culture. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), and a Bachelor's in Social Communication from New University of Lisbon (1992). She completed her Aggregation in Communication Sciences at ISCTE in 2023. Álvares leads groundbreaking research in media platformization , disinformation ecosystems , and gendered media representations . Her projects analyze how digital platforms reshape European identity, civic engagement, and journalistic practices. She employs critical theory frameworks to examine power dynamics in algorithmic systems and identity politics. Current international collaborations include coordinating EUMEPLAT (European Media Platforms) and researching for IBERIFIER Plus (Iberian Digital Media Observatory). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on digital democracy , gender asymmetry in media , and discursive polarization . Recent articles explore AI's societal impact, fiscal citizenship, and toxic online debates, often using comparative methodologies across European contexts. Works consistently intersect technology studies with critical cultural analysis. Honors and Evaluations Member, European Science Foundation College of Experts President, European Communication Research and Education Association (2012-2016) Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences Evaluator for European Research Council, British Academy, and national research agencies Academic Leadership Supervises 23 doctoral candidates and 81 Master's students researching media populism, digital activism, and gender representation. Coordinates courses including: Media and Sociocultural Mediations (PhD) Research Design (Master's) Media Geopolitics Discursive Practices Leads research groups at CIES-Iscte investigating platform governance and cross-cultural communication. Secured multiple EU grants for projects combating disinformation and analyzing media externalities.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she also serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. Her academic work is centered on Communication and Culture, with a strong focus on gender, media, and identity politics. She holds a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), a Bachelor's in Social Communication from the New University of Lisbon (1992), and an Aggregation in Communication Sciences from ISCTE (2023). Her research interests include Media Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Critical Theory, and the dynamics of populism and identity in digital public spheres. She explores how media representations shape gender identities, the impact of platformization on journalism, and the discursive formations of political polarization and far-right ideologies. Her recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with feminist media theory, digital citizenship, and the transformation of public discourse. She has published in leading journals such as Journalism Practice , Feminist Media Studies , and European Journal of Communication , with recurring themes of gendered representation, online toxicity, and the legitimacy of mainstream media. Member of the European Science Foundation College of Experts President of ECREA (2012–2016) Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis) Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research and Education Álvares has served as a principal investigator in multiple research projects and as an evaluator for the European Research Council, FCT, British Academy, and COST Actions. She has also contributed to international academic service through editorial roles and conference leadership. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with critical engagement in contemporary media and political challenges. She is actively involved in research teams and projects focused on media, democracy, and digital transformation, contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Maria José Chambel is a Full Professor and Pro-Rector at the University of Lisbon, promoting occupational health for students, faculty, and staff. She coordinates the Work and Organizational team at CICPSI (Center for Research in Psychological Science) and co-coordinates the Master in Psychology in Crisis and Emergency. As consultant to Portugal's General Direction of Health and national representative to the European Network of Organizational Psychologists (ENOP), she bridges academic research with public policy. Her research centers on occupational health in high-stress environments, examining work-family dynamics in non-standard jobs, psychosocial risks for contingent workers, and well-being of emergency personnel. She investigates how organizational policies impact stress in military, firefighting, and policing contexts, with recent focus on telework adaptations during the pandemic. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: 1) Military personnel's work-family boundary management during humanitarian missions, 2) Telework's dual impact on work-family conflict and well-being during COVID-19, and 3) Longitudinal effects of temporary work arrangements on psychological health. Her methodology favors quasi-experimental field studies yielding actionable organizational interventions. Scientific recognition includes: Scientific Award in Psychology from the University of Lisbon (2017) As PhD Director and Principal Investigator, she leads major projects including the DGRDN military mental health study (2023-2026) and firefighters' occupational health interventions. Her research directly informs Portugal's national defense and public health policies through evidence-based organizational solutions. She founded the ULisboa Gender Equality, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Network and directs CICPSI's crisis psychology research unit, implementing workplace health programs across academic and emergency service settings.

• Occupational Health
• Work-Family Relationship
• Contingent Workers
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Claire Bright is an Associate Professor of Private Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, and Founder/Director of the NOVA Business, Human Rights and the Environment Knowledge Center. She specializes in Sustainable Corporate Governance, International Private Law, International Commercial Law, Comparative Private Law, and Business and Human Rights. Education: PhD in International Law, European University Institute, Florence Master's in Private International Law and International Trade Law, La Sorbonne Law School Bachelor's in French and English Law, University of Paris-Est Her research examines corporate accountability in global value chains, human rights due diligence frameworks, and the intersection of environmental law with business practices. She analyzes jurisdictional challenges in transnational corporate litigation and develops legal mechanisms for victims of corporate human rights abuses. Her work bridges academic theory with practical policy implementation through extensive engagement with international organizations. Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced shift toward integrating climate change considerations into business and human rights frameworks, with emphasis on just transition principles and environmental due diligence. Her scholarship increasingly addresses ESG compliance, supply chain transparency, and mandatory legislative approaches across European jurisdictions. Scientific Awards: eLearning Practitioner Award (2016) for innovative academic course development methodologies Professor Bright has secured major research funding through high-impact policy studies for the European Parliament, European Commission, and International Labour Organization. Her 2020 European Commission study directly shaped the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, while her European Parliament research informed legislative recommendations on corporate liability. She maintains active student mentorship through structured office hours and academic guidance. She leads the NOVA Business, Human Rights and the Environment Knowledge Center, which functions as a multidisciplinary hub for policy development, practitioner training, and academic collaboration. The center organizes specialized workshops on human rights due diligence implementation and maintains partnerships with NGOs, governmental bodies, and international institutions across Europe and beyond.

• Sustainable Corporate Governance
• International Private Law
• International Commercial Law
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José Paulo Afonso Esperança is a Full Professor of Finance at ISCTE Business School, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon. He previously served as Pro-Rector for International Relations and Entrepreneurship (2010-2013), Dean of ISCTE Business School, and Vice-President of FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology). He co-founded Building Global Innovators (BGI), a MIT Portugal technology transfer accelerator, and chaired AUDAX-ISCTE, an entrepreneurship center focused on family business. His educational background includes: Agregação (2003) from ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa PhD in Economics (1993) from the European University Institute, Florence Licenciatura in Organization and Business Management (1980) from ISCTE-IUL Professor Esperança's research centers on entrepreneurship and small business financing , corporate governance , and language commonality in international business . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of emerging economies, examining financial inclusion mechanisms, SME credit constraints, and linguistic influences on foreign direct investment. He has published extensively in top-tier journals including Annals of Operations Research and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. His publication trends reveal increasing focus on financial technology applications, behavioral aspects of lending, and Lusophone economic integration. Recent work analyzes prosocial crowdlending dynamics and socio-technical credit evaluation frameworks, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to financial inclusion challenges. Key recognitions include: Best IBS Case for the FAE-MOVVO Competition: Location-Based Big Data Marketing (2015) Best IBS Case for the FAE-Science 4You Competition (2014) He secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for the project 'Corporate Governance in Medium Income Countries: The Case of Portugal' (2007-2011). His leadership extends to entrepreneurship initiatives through AUDAX-ISCTE and BGI, where he developed technology transfer frameworks. Since 2014, he has served as National Delegate for the H2020 SME Instrument at FCT, advising on European innovation funding. Professor Esperança maintains active involvement in Lusophone economic networks through the New Atlas of the Portuguese Language project and CPADA (Portuguese Federation of Environmental Associations), where he serves on the board.

• Entrepreneurship
• Small Business Financing
• Corporate Governance
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Nacima Ourahmoune serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at KEDGE Business School, where she teaches luxury marketing and coordinates the Luxury and Brands track within the Grande École program. With over a decade of strategy and marketing consultancy experience, she bridges academic rigor with industry practice in consumer culture research. PhD from ESSEC/IAE Aix-en-Provence Master's in Marketing Research (Paris 1 Sorbonne) MBA in Luxury Branding Grande École Diploma (HEC Paris) Sciences Po Aix degree Her research interrogates consumer culture through branding and behavior lenses, with persistent focus on power dynamics, gender equity, social justice, and bodily experiences. She examines these themes across established and emerging markets, particularly investigating how luxury consumption intersects with feminist theory and decolonial frameworks. Her work challenges conventional marketing paradigms through transformative consumer research methodologies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Inclusive and sustainable luxury innovation (25% of output), (2) Gender justice frameworks applied to marketing contexts (40%), and (3) Consumer behavior in culturally specific settings like Algerian women's movements and rural culinary spaces (35%). Her scholarship consistently connects micro-level consumer experiences to macro-level social structures, with increasing emphasis on decolonial perspectives since 2020. Nacima actively shapes marketing discourse through advisory roles with GENMAC, IFPASA American Research Foundation, Ownyourcash.fr (Paris), and WomWork (Algeria)—all organizations advancing women's entrepreneurship. Her media presence in national and international press amplifies research findings to broader audiences, particularly regarding gender equity in luxury markets and post-Arab Spring consumer culture. As founder of KEDGE's Luxury and Brands academic track, she cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration between marketing scholars and industry practitioners. Her leadership extends to feminist academic networks that challenge systemic sexism through research mobilization and curriculum development, reflecting her commitment to transforming both marketing practice and academic institutions.

• Luxury Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Branding
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