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Articles Published 

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  1. Chahdoura, A., Khefacha, I., and Mrabet, N., (2025). Unraveling the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Sustainable Development: The Mediating Role of Innovation in a Macroeconomic Panel Data Study. International Review of Applied Economics. https://doi.org/10.1080/02692171.2025.2568372 

  2. Hakawatin, M., & Khefacha, I. (2025). The Reality and Prospects of Supply Chains in Light of Digital Transformation and Its Impact on the Sustainable Business Environment in Palestine. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology. 9(8), 1725-1742.                                    https://doi.org/10.55214/2576-8484.v9i8.9699 

  3. Khefacha, I., Romdhane, R., and Haj-Salem H., (2024). Unveiling the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Sustainable Development: An International Panel Study using GEM data. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. 20, 421–449 (2024).  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-023-00859-0

  4. Lamia Jaidane Mazigh, Islem Khefacha & Belgacem Smiri (2023). Gender and corruption: examining the nexus in MENA countries using PMG-ARDL approach, International Review of Applied Economics, 37:3, 357-371.                 DOI: 10.1080/02692171.2023.2205109

  5. Mazigh, Lamia, Khefacha, Islem and Smiri, Belgacem, (2022), Gender and Corruption in MENA Countries: New Evidence from the ARDL Approach, No 1611, Working Papers, Economic Research Forum, https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:erg:wpaper:1611.

  6. Maraoui, N., Amor, T. H., Khefacha, I., & Rault, C. (2022). How Economic, Political and Institutional Factors Influence the Choice of Exchange Rate Regimes? New Evidence from Selected Countries of the MENA Region (No. 15234). Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).

  7. Khefacha, I., Romdhane, R., and Haj-Salem H., (2021). Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Contribution to Entrepreneurship Intention: The Need for Innovative Reflexions. 3rd International Conference on Digital, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Financing, Dec 2021, Lyon, France. ⟨hal-03502437⟩

  8. Salem, AB, Safer, I, & Khefacha, I (2021). Value at Risk Estimation for the BRICS Countries: A Comparative Study. Journal of Social Statistics, 3(1), 5-42

  9. Maroui, N, Hadj-Amor, T; Khefacha, I. and Rault, C (2021). Determinants of Exchange Rate Regimes: A Random Effects Ordered Probit for MENA Region ERF WORKING PAPERS SERIES.

  10. Skima, A., and Khefacha, I., (2020). Macroeconomic Interdependence and Exchange Rate Policy in China: Time Series Evidence from China and the United States. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3730096 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3730096 .

  11. Rabiaa ROMDHANE, R., & Khefacha, I. (2020). Conditions Cadre et Activités Entrepreneuriales: Une Analyse par les Données de Panel Dynamique Pour un Échantillon de la Région MENA. Actes de la Deuxième Conférence Internationale sur la Francophonie Economique. L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET L’INSERTION PROFESSIONNELLE DES JEUNES ET DES FEMMES EN AFRIQUE FRANCOPHONE, Université Mohammed V de Rabat, 2-4 mars 2020.

  12. Jaidane-Mazigh, L., Khefacha, I., & Chamakh, A. (2019). An empirical analysis of terrorism impact on public debt: A dynamic heterogeneous panel approach. New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(8), 11–20. https://doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v6i8.4454.

  13. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2016). "Technology-Based Ventures and Sustainable Development: Cointegrating and Causal Relationships with a Panel Data Approach". The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development. vol. 25, no 2, pp. 192-212.

  14. Revue à Comité de Lecture Classées par la Section 37 (ÉCONOMIE-GESTION) du CNRS. Domaine: Economie du développement et transition (Catégorie : 3).

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  17. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2015). "Modeling Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Process in Tunisia Using Concepts From Fuzzy Set Theory". Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research (Springer Open), vol.5, no 1, pp.13-34.

  18. Zaouali, N., Khefacha, I. and Belkacem, L. (2015). The Impact of Opportunity and Necessity Based Start-Up on the Choice of an Economic Sector in Tunisia. Procedia Economics and Finance (ELSEVIER ScienceDirect), vol. 23, pp. 1411-1419.

  19. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem., L. (2014). "Decision-Making Models in Tunisian University: Towards a Framework for Analysis". Africa Education Review (Taylor Francis Group), Vol. 11, No. 4 (October 2014), pp 1–23.

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  21. Khefacha, I., Belkacem, L. and Mansouri, F. (2014). "An estimated model of New Venture Creation: Theories and Determinants in Tunisia". Journal of Enterprising Culture (World Scientific Publishing), Vol. 22, No. 2, pp 1–23.

  22. Revue à Comité de Lecture Classées par la Section 37 (ÉCONOMIE-GESTION) du CNRS. Domaine: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Catégorie : 4).

  23. Besbes, H., Hammami S., Khefacha, I., Mahjoub,  B., Sfar, MT., Guediche, MN (2014). "Elaboration d’un score clinique prédictif  de passage vers la chronicité du Purpura thrombopénique immunologique nouvellement diagnostiqué de l’enfant". Revue Marocaine des Maladies de l’Enfant, n°33, pp. 76-86.

  24. Khefacha, I.,  Belkacem., L. and Mansouri, F.  (2013). "The Decision to Start a New Firm: An Econometric Analysis of Regional Entrepreneurship in Tunisia". IBIMA Business Review (ELSEVIER; SCOPUS), Volume 2013, pp.1-12.

  25. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2010). "University Governance: Empirical evidence from Tunisian Public Higher Education Establishments". Revue Gouvernance, Fall, Vol. 7, n°2, pp. 1-20.

  26. El-Gharbi, H. & Khefacha, I. (2009). "Opportunisme : Comportement Rationnel ou Irrationnel". Journal of Social Management/ Revue Européenne des Sciences Sociales et du Management/ Zeitschrift für Sozialmanagement, vol. 7, n°2, pp.73-94.

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Book Chapters

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  1. houchene, M.R., Mrabet, N., Khefacha, I. (2024). A Fuzzy Approach to Assessing Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals Using Choquet Integral Aggregation. In: Ben Ali, M.S., Lechman, E. (eds) Sustainable Economic Development. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3767-3_6  

  2. Mazigh, L. J., & Khefacha, I. (2022). Terrorism Impact on Public Debt and Government Borrowing Cost: New Empirical Evidence from Long-Run Relationship in MENA Countries. In Key Challenges and Policy Reforms in the MENA Region: An Economic Perspective (pp. 1-21). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

  3. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2016). "Technology Entrepreneurship as a Factor for Sustainable Economic Growth: A Co-integration Analysis", in Innovation Entrepreneuriale et Développement Durable en Afrique : Défis et Opportunités. Publisher: L’Harmattan. 496 p. ISBN : 978-2-343-09802-9.

  4. Khefacha, I., Belkacem, L. & Mansouri, F.  (2011). "The Determinants of New Entrepreneurial Decision in Tunisia: GEM Data Bases Analysis", in Bellalah., M and Masood., O (ed):  6th International Finance Conference on Financial Crisis and Governance. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 491-512.  ISBN (10): 1-4438-3308-8, ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-3308-0.

  1. Hakawatin, M., & Khefacha, I (2025). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Supply Chains and Promoting Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of AI Indicators. BETA'25: The 5th International Conference on Business and Economics Theory and Applications, November 28-29, 2025, Sousse, Tunisia.  

  2. Ben Salem, A, & Khefacha, I (2025). Backtesting VaR During the COVID-19 Crisis: Assessing Market Volatility Shifts in BRICS Economies Introduction. ASECTU FORUM June 12-14, 2025, Hammamet, Tunisia. 

  3. Bouzainne, S., Jaidane-Mazigh, L., & Khefacha, I (2025).  Bridging the Educational Gender Gap through Remittances: The Moderating Role of Digitalisation in Africa. ASECTU FORUM June 12-14, 2025, Hammamet, Tunisia.   

  4. Chadoura, A., Khefacha, I., & Mrabet, N.  (2025). Unraveling the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Sustainable Development: The Mediating Role of Innovation in a Macroeconomic Panel Data Study. IHECS 5th International Symposium, April 18-19, 2025, Sousse, Tunisia.  

  5. Mohdhi, H., & Khefacha, I (2025). Blockchain et Développement Durable : Quel impact sur la réalisation des objectifs environnementaux ? IHECS 5th International Symposium, April 18-19, 2025, Sousse, Tunisia.  

  6. Chouchene, M-R., Mrabet, N., & Khefacha, I (2024). La résilience climatique : quel est le rôle joué par le paiement digital ? Eurêka’24 International Conference, 13th Edition: Bridging Business Connectivity, Sustainable Development, and Entrepreneurial Innovation, December 19-21, 2024, Sousse, Tunisia. 

  7. Labayed, M., & Khefacha, I (2024). Le Rôle des FinTech dans l'Inclusion Financière : Une Opportunité pour les Pays Émergents. Eurêka’24 International Conference, 13th Edition: Bridging Business Connectivity, Sustainable Development, and Entrepreneurial Innovation, December 19-21, 2024, Sousse, Tunisia. 

  8. Hakawatin, M., & Khefacha, I (2024). Supply Chains in Palestine: Current Realities, Future Prospects, and the Role of Digital Transformation in Shaping a Sustainable Business Environment. BETA'24: The 4th International Conference on Business and Economics Theory and Applications, November 15-16, 2024, Sousse, Tunisia. 

  9. Chahdoura, A., Khefacha, I., and Mrabet, N., (2024). A New Measure for Assessing Quality of Economic Growth. BETA'24: The 4th International Conference on Business and Economics Theory and Applications, November 15-16, 2024, Sousse, Tunisia. 

  10. Jaidane-Mazigh, L., Bouzainne, S., & Khefacha, I (2024).  Remittances and Educational Gender Equality: Evidence from Long Run Relationship in African Countries. International Conference on Gender Studies ICGS 2024, 21-22 Juin, Monastir, Tunisie.   

  11. Zbidi, M., Jaidane-Mazigh, L., & Khefacha, I (2024). Gender Equality and Remittances: A Panel Data Analysis in selected MENA Countries. 19ème Conférence Annuelle Inetrnationale MOfid 2024, 26-27 Avril, Sousse, Tunisie.  

  12. Hakawatin, M., & Khefacha, I (2023). The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Supply Chains and the Sustainability of the Palestinian Economy: An Applied Study on Companies in Palestine. BETA'23: The 3rd International Conference on Business and Economics Theory and Applications, November 17-19, 2023, Sousse, Tunisia

  13. Jaidane-Mazigh, L., Harboub, N., & Khefacha, I (2023). Perception de la Corruption au Niveau Local : Une Analyse Microéconomique en termes de Genre. 5ème Colloque International « Territoires en Mutation, Espaces d’Innovation, Enjeux de Gouvernance et de Communication ». Mahdia, Tunisie Mai 2023.

  14. Chouchene, M-R., Mrabet, N., & Khefacha, I (2022). Can microfinance contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals in low-and middle- income countries?. 3rd International Conference on Statistics and Econometrics CISEM 2022, 3, 1-23

  15. Salem, AB, Safer, I, & Khefacha, I (2022). Value-at-Risk (VAR) Estimation Methods: Empirical Analysis based on BRICS Markets. 3rd International Conference on Statistics and Econometrics CISEM 2022, 3, 1-35

  16. Chahdoura, A., Khefacha, I., and Mrabet, N., (2022). Technological Entrepreneurship and the Quality of Economic Growth: A Comparative Study between Developed and Developing Countries. The 1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Family Business, May 5-7, 2022, at the Carthage Business School of the University Tunis Carthage, Tunisia.

  17. Jaidane-Mazigh, L., Khefacha, I. and Belgacem, S. Gender and Corruption in MENA Countries: New Evidence from ARDL Approach. ERF 28th Annual Conference, Cairo, March 2022.

  18. Khefacha, I., Romdhane, R., and Haj-Salem H. (2021). Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Contribution to Entrepreneurship Intention: The Need for Innovative Reflexions. 3rd International Conference on Digital, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Financing, INSEEC U., Lyon Campus, France, December 20-22.  

  19.  Ben Salem, A.,  Safer, I. Khefacha, I. (2021). Value at Risk Estimation for the BRICS Countries: A Comparative Study. 8th International Conference in Finance, TSFS8, December 17 – 18, Sousse – Tunisia.

  20. Maroui, N, Hadj-Amor, T Khefacha, I. and Rault, C. (2021). How Economic, Political and Institutional factors Influence the Choice of Exchange Rate regimes? New Evidence from Selected Countries of the MENA Region. ERF 27th Annual Conference, Virtual presentation June 2021.

  21. Romdhane, R,  and Khefacha, I (2020). Entrepreneurial Framework Conditions and Entrepreneurial Activity in the MENA Region: A Panel GMM Approach. 7th Global Conference on Business, Economics, Management and Tourism, 18-20 October, Antalaya, Turkey.

  22. Jaidane-Mazigh, L , Khefacha, I. and Chamakh, A (2019). An Empirical Analysis of Terrorism Impact on Public Debt: A Dynamic Heterogeneous Panel Approach. 7th Global Conference on Business, Economics, Management and Tourism, 18-20 October, Antalaya, Turkey.

  23. Maroui, N, Hadj-Amor, T and Khefacha, I. (2019). Determinants of Exchange Rate Regimes: A Random Effects Ordered Probit for MENA Region Countries. 5ème Journées Economiques et Financières Appliquées                       JEFA 2019, 26-27 Avril, Mahdia, Tunisie. 1er Prix du Meilleur Papier de Recherche JEFA 2019.

  24. Bahri, NEH , Khefacha, I. and Safer-Chakroun, I (2019). Speculative Bubbles and Bitcoin Market: Empirical Investigation by GS-ADF and MS-ADF Tests. 5ème Journées Economiques et Financières Appliquées                       JEFA 2019, 26-27 Avril, Mahdia, Tunisie.

  25. Azaiez, H, Safer-Chakroun, I and Khefacha, I. (2019). Volatility of Agricultural Products and Financial Markets Prices: Evidence from DCC-GARCH analysis. 5ème Journées Economiques et Financières Appliquées                       JEFA 2019, 26-27 Avril, Mahdia, Tunisie.

  26. Saadaoui, S, Haj-Salem, H and Khefacha, I. (2018). Une alternative d’intégration régionale de la Tunisie avec le BRIC : évaluation du potentiel commercial. 4ème Journées Economiques et Financières Appliquées JEFA 2018, 11-12 Mai, Mahdia, Tunisie.

  27. Akerri, N., Khefacha, I. (2017). Attractivité Territoriale et Intention Entrepreneuriale : Exploration Comparative Internationale. Colloque International de Statistique et Économétrie CISEM 2017, 05-07 Mai, Mahdia, Tunisie.

  28. Zaouali, N., Khefacha, I. (2017). Estimation de l'insécurité routière en Tunisie Un modèle SARIMA. Colloque International de Statistique et Économétrie CISEM 2017, 05-07 Mai, Mahdia, Tunisie.

  29. Zaouali N., Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2015). "The Impact of Opportunity and Necessity Motivations on the Choice of an Economic Sector: an Empirical Study of Tunisian Entrepreneurs". 2nd Global Conference on Business, Economics, Management and Tourism, 30-31 October, Prague, Czech Republic.

  30. Besbes, H., Hammami S., Khefacha, I., Mahjoub,  B., Sfar, MT., Guediche, MN (2014). "Elaboration d’un score clinique prédictif  de passage vers la chronicité du Purpura thrombopénique immunologique nouvellement diagnostiqué de l’enfant". 35ème Congrès Maghrébin de Pédiatrie, 16-18 Mai, Rabat, Maroc. Prix Biocodex 2014.

  31. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2014). "Technology-Based Ventures and Sustainable Development: Co-integrating and Causal Relationships with a Panel Data Approach". In Proceedings of The 23rd International Business Information Management Association Conference: Sustainable Growth, Economic Development, and Global Competitiveness, 13-14 May, Valence, Spain. ISBN: 978-0-9860419-2-1 (ISI indexed by Thomson Scientific and Scopus:  Elsevier).

  32. Khefacha, I. & Belkacem, L. (2014). "Technology Entrepreneurship as a Factor for Sustainable Economic Growth: A Co-integration Analysis". In Proceedings of The International Symposium INSEAM 2014 "Entrepreneurship Innovation & Sustainable Developmement", 20-21 February, Paris, France.

  33. Khefacha, I., Belkacem, L. & Mansouri, F.  (2012). "Explaining Regional Variations in Entrepreneurship:  Evidence from Tunisia". In Proceedings of The 19th International Business Information Management Association Conference: Innovation Vision 2020: Sustainable growth, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate and Economic Development, 12-13 November, Barcelona, Spain, pp 769-779. ISBN: 978-0-9821489-8-3 (ISI indexed by Thomson Scientific and Scopus:  Elsevier).

  34. Khefacha, I., Belkacem, L. & Mansouri, F.  (2011). "The determinants of new entrepreneurial decision in Tunisia: GEM Data Based Analysis". 6th International Finance Conference, Financial Crisis - Monetary and Financial Economics - Governance issues - Risk, 10-12 March, Hammamet, Tunisia.

  35. Khefacha., I. & Belkacem., L. (2009). "Governance Structures in Tunisian Public Higher Education Establishments". In Proceedings of the 10th Management International Conference: Creativity, Innovation and Management, 25–28 November, Sousse, Tunisia. ISBN: 978-961-266-048-2.

  36. Khefacha., I. & Belkacem., L. (2009). "Decision-Making Models and University Governance: Experience From Tunisian Public Higher Education Establishments". In Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance (ECMLG), Hellenic American University of Athens, 5-6 November, Athens, Greece, pp.53-61.

  37. ISBN: 978-1-906638-54-2 (listed in the Thomson ISI Index (ISTP/ISI Proceedings), (ISSHP), (ISSHP/ISI Proceedings) and indexed by the Institution of Engineers and Technology in the UK (INSPEC)).

  38. Khefacha., I. & Belkacem, L. (2008). "Decision making Models and University Governance in Tunisian Public Higher Education". Workshop on the New Challenges to the Economics of Business Schools and Universities, Cergy Pontoise (Paris), December 4-5.

  39. El Gharbi., H. & Khefacha, I. (2006). "Opportunisme : Comportement Rationnel ou Irrationnel". 5ème Colloque International de l’A2ID, Irrationalité et Décision, 14-15 Décembre, Tozeur, Tunisie.

  40. Khefacha., I. & Belkacem, L. (2006). "Tunisian University in a Globalisation context : Universities in Networks, Knowledge for All". IFSAM VIIIth World Congress, September 28-30, Berlin, Germany.

  41. Khefacha., I. & Belkacem, L. (2006). "Tunisian Higher Education in the XXIrst century: Challenges and Outlines". 2nd Workshop on the Process of Reform of University Systems, Cini Foundation, May 4-6, Venice, Italy.

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