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School of Business Administration and Applied Economics

Introduction

Library Subject Guides: Curated lists of resources created by librarians to support patrons’ research needs. includes books, journals, databases, websites, and any other resources deemed useful by the librarian. (libsuccess.org, n.d.)

This subject guide is designed to provide members of the School of Business Administration and Applied Economics, including students and faculty, with scientific resources and tools that enhance their knowledge and research capabilities.

Printed Collection

The library's physical collection supports your research, education, and exploration, so patrons can use it to get the needed information by:

1. Using the OPAC to search and find the needed collection.

OPAC: Stands for "Online Public Access Catalog," and it is a tool that allows users to search and access the Library Collection.

2. Get the call numbers of the resources, then reach them in the library.

The Call Number consists of [the Dewey classification number (DDC23) according to the resource subject] + [the first two letters of the main author's last name/or the first three letters of the title of the resource]. This allows the library to control and keep the arrangement of the library collections.

3. Use resources inside the library or borrow them. (Review Circulation Policy/Borrowing Rules)

Digital Resources

Dictionaries & Glossaries
E-Books

Journals

- National Journals

The Egyptian Knowledge Bank provides a repository of all national journals published in Egypt that support the scientific research process in Egyptian Universities. 
Here are some of them:

  • Journal of Advances in Economics and Business Studies (JAEBS)
    is a reputable and reliable platform that caters to a diverse range of professionals, including academicians, authors, new researchers, professionals, and scholars who are committed to advancing research in the fields of Economics, Accounting, and Business Administration.

  • International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies on Management, Business, and Economy
    is an Open Access Journal that is issued/published by the Higher Institute of Management Sciences – Beni Suef, in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Center. The journal is issued in English and Italian. The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process, Biannual (two issues per year).

  • MSA-Management Sciences Journal (MSA-MSJ)
    is a journal that publishes articles that achieve a balance between the practical and academic sectors and acknowledge the complex relationships between various areas of business activity. MSA-MSJ is represented by a diverse and international editorial board, comprising individuals from reputable institutions.

  • The Academic Journal of Contemporary Commercial Research
    is a flagship publication of the Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University. It creates a stimulating environment for learning and intellectual creativity for academics, practitioners, and decision-makers by optimizing the use of knowledge technologies and providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and debate across a broad spectrum of scholarly opinions.

You can check all Egyptian Business & Applied Economics Journals by: Journals (ekb.eg)

- International Journals
Researchers can find digital open-access journals using DOAJ, which is a repository that collects open-access journals from around the world.
Some of them: 

  • Journal of African Trade
    is an open-access journal and the official journal of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which seeks to publish articles that test, advance, and develop models, frameworks, and concepts in the broad areas of international trade and trade finance, economic growth and development, and international finance.

  • Review of Business and Economics Studies (RoBES)
    is a peer-reviewed academic journal launched by the Financial University in 2013. It publishes research papers of high scientific quality, promoting the communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas between teachers, researchers, decision-makers in business, government executives, practitioners, and students in economics, finance, and business.

  • Journal of Economics, Business, and Accountancy Ventura (JEBAV)
    is a medium for disseminating novel articles related to the economy and business among international academics, practitioners, regulators, and the public. It accepts articles of any research methodology that meet the standards established for publication in the journal. In addition, JEBAV focuses on research articles and selected review articles on specific topics relevant to economic, business, and banking issues.

  • Quantitative Economics
    is a journal that blends rigorous econometric analysis with empirical research and theoretical insights. Focused on innovation and interdisciplinary exploration, it welcomes papers that challenge conventional methodologies and forge new connections across economic disciplines. It offers a platform for both seasoned researchers and recent Ph.D. graduates to contribute impactful work spanning diverse applied fields of economics.

  • Theoretical Economics
    is a journal that published quarterly by the Econometric Society, showcases cutting-edge research in economic theory. With freely accessible content, the journal offers a platform for scholars to explore innovative ideas and advancements in the field. Recognized in the Social Sciences Citation Index, it serves as a vital resource for economists and researchers worldwide.

  • Junior Management Science JUMS
     is an open access and peer-reviewed, focusing on business administration.

  • Journal of Innovations in Business and Industry
    is a quarterly academic publication by the Association for Scientific Publishing and Research – ASPUR. and follows an open access policy under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International public license.
  • You can check Open Access scientific Journals in Business & Economics studies on:
    - DOAJ

    - Browzine Library

Databases

EKB (Egyptian Knowledge Bank) Resources

Access to these academic databases is provided through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) after creating an account on the platform.

  • Willey Online Library is a comprehensive digital platform providing access to peer-reviewed research, journals, books, and reference works across multiple disciplines.

  • Science Direct is a platform that provides access to a large collection of peer-reviewed scientific and technical research articles.

  • Emerald Insight is a digital research platform providing access to journals, books, case studies, and open access content for the global academic community.

  • Cengage is a global education and technology company that provides digital learning solutions, textbooks, and academic resources for students and educators.

  • Scopus is a comprehensive abstract and citation database for peer-reviewed research. It provides tools to track, analyze, and visualize scholarly literature across science, technology, medicine and social sciences

  • JSTOR is a digital library and research platform providing access to academic journals, books, and primary sources for research and education.

  • Sega Premier Journals is an online collection of peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of disciplines, including computer sciences, humanities, and engineering. It provides researchers and students with access to full-text scholarly articles, supporting academic study and professional research.

  • Springer Links is a digital platform that provides access to a vast collection of peer-reviewed journals, books, and research articles.

  • LWW Online Total Access Book Collection is a digital platform providing access to a wide range of medical and health sciences textbooks. It supports clinical education and research with authoritative, up-to-date resources.

  • LWW Online: Total access journals including NEJM is a digital platform offering access to leading medical and health journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine. It enables clinicians, researchers, and students to access current research and evidence-based medical literature.

  • Taylor & Francis is an international academic publisher that provides peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books in various disciplines.
Open Access Resources

Open Access refers to the model of providing unrestricted online access to scholarly research and academic publications. These platforms adopt Open Access to make knowledge across various fields widely accessible.

  • Open textbooks is a collection of openly licensed textbooks designed for teaching and learning and can be used and adapted by educators and students across various academic disciplines.

  • Open Book Publishers is an academic publisher that produces peer-reviewed scholarly books, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

  • Internet Archive is digital library that preserves and provides free access to a vast collection of digital content, including websites, books, videos, and software.

  • OpenStax is an educational initiative based at Rice University that provides free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks and educational resources.

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) is a comprehensive, community-curated index of peer-reviewed open access journals, providing free and unrestricted access to scholarly research worldwide.

  • Open Research Library (ORL) is a platform designed to include all Open Access book content worldwide.

  • Cambridge Core (OA) is the online platform for academic content from Cambridge University Press, offering access to millions of journal articles and tens of thousands of books.

  • Afreximbank Research & Knowledge Publications is a platform that provides research reports, policy briefs, and analytical publications on African trade, finance, and economic development. It supports evidence-based decision-making for policymakers, businesses, and researchers across the continent.

  • Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Statistics (BOP/IIP) is a platform that provides data on a country’s economic transactions with the rest of the world, including trade, investment, and financial flows. It supports economic analysis, policy formulation, and international financial research.

  • Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS) is a database that provides detailed data on the value of a country’s exports and imports with its trading partners. It supports trade analysis, economic research, and policymaking.

  • IMF E-Library Data is a digital platform that provides access to comprehensive economic and financial data, research, and publications from the International Monetary Fund. It supports policy analysis, academic research, and global economic monitoring.

  • International Financial Statistics (IFS) is a database that provides comprehensive time-series data on international finance, macroeconomic indicators, and global economic trends. It supports research, policy analysis, and monitoring of financial and economic developments worldwide.

  • World Bank Open Knowledge Repository (OKR) is a digital platform providing open access to the Bank’s research, reports, and publications. It supports global development research, policy analysis, and knowledge sharing.

  • World Development Indicators (WDI) is a database providing comprehensive global data on development, including economic, social, and environmental indicators. It supports research, policymaking, and analysis of global development trends.

  • Browzine Library is an app and website that allows users to browse, read, and monitor scholarly journals from various publishers in one simple interface. It organizes articles found in Open Access and subscription databases, making it easy to access thousands of academic journals across different disciplines.

  • Core (Connecting Repositories) is a platform provides a comprehensive bibliographic database of the world’s scholarly literature, collecting and indexing research from repositories and journals.
Theses and Dissertations
  • Open Access Theses and Dissertations (OATD) is a digital platform providing free access to graduate-level theses and dissertations from universities worldwide. It supports academic research, literature review, and scholarly knowledge dissemination.

  • EBSCO Open Dissertations is a database those indexes and provides access to dissertations and theses, allowing users to search and explore graduate research outputs from various academic institutions.


Relevant Software

Useful Software
  • IBM SPSS is a software platform for statistical analysis, data management, and predictive analytics. It supports research, data-driven decision-making, and quantitative analysis in various academic and professional fields.

  • Jupyter is an open source web-based platform for interactive computing, data analysis, and programming. It supports reproducible research and allows users to create notebooks combining code, visualizations, and narrative text.

  • Tableau Public is a free data visualization platform that enables users to create and share interactive charts and dashboards online. It supports data exploration, analysis, and public dissemination of insights.

  • World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) is a trade and tariff data platform that provides access to international trade statistics and analytical tools. It supports research, policy analysis, and monitoring of global trade flows.

Citation Tools
  •  Citation: Refers to the formal acknowledgment of sources used in academic or professional work, providing credit to original authors and enabling readers to locate the referenced material.

  • Citation style/format: to insert citations, there are too many formats, for example: APA style, MLA style, NLM style, ...etc.
  • Mendeley
    Zotero
    EndNote

If you need more information about Citation & Reference, you can visit the Citation and Reference 
Useful Links
  • World Bank Open Data is a global data platform that provides access to development indicators, statistics, and research to support policy analysis and evidence-based decision-making.

  • Data USA is a comprehensive open data platform that aggregates U.S. government datasets, enabling visualization and analysis of economic, social, and demographic trends.

  • Our World in Data is an online resource that presents research and data on global challenges, offering interactive visualizations and evidence-based analyses.

  • Academia is a scholarly networking platform that allows researchers to share publications, access academic papers, and collaborate across disciplines.

  • Google Scholar is a freely accessible search engine that indexes scholarly literature across disciplines, facilitating citation tracking and research discovery.

  • Research Gate is a professional network for researchers to share publications, collaborate, and engage with the scientific community.

  • Open Science Framework is a platform for managing, sharing, and archiving research projects and data to promote transparency and reproducibility.

  • Slide Share is a platform for sharing presentations, infographics, and professional content, enabling knowledge dissemination and collaboration.

  • Statista is a statistics and market data platform that provides aggregated quantitative data, visualizations, and insights for research.

AI Tools

AI Research Tools
  • Consensus is an AI-powered tool designed to quickly extract and summarize evidence from scientific research.

  • Research Rabbit is an AI-powered research tool that helps users explore, visualize, and track scientific literature.

  • ChatPDF is an AI-powered tool that allows users to interact with PDF documents through natural language. It enables users to ask questions, extract information, and summarize content directly from PDF files.

  • Semantic Scholar is an AI-powered academic search engine designed to help researchers discover and analyze scholarly literature.

  • Scispace is an AI-assisted platform that helps researchers streamline academic writing, formatting, and collaboration.

  • Julius AI is an AI-driven research assistant that helps scholars analyze and summarize academic literature efficiently.

  • Statista AI Researcher is an aggregate and visualizes statistical data from multiple sources. It enables users to generate insights, track trends, and create customizable reports for evidence-based research.

If you need more information about AI Tools & How to use AI Tools, you can visit the AI Guides 

Case Studies

Case Studies

Work Matters

Organizations
  • World Bank Group is an international financial institution that provides funding, research, and technical assistance to support global development and poverty reduction.

  • African Development Bank Group is a regional development bank that finances projects and programs to promote economic growth and social development across Africa.

  • Asian Development Bank is a regional multilateral development bank that supports infrastructure, social, and economic development in Asia and the Pacific.

  • International Monetary Fund is a global organization that provides financial assistance, policy advice, and economic research to promote international monetary stability.

  • UN Trade & Development (UNCTAD) is a United Nations body that analyzes trade, investment, and development issues to support sustainable economic growth in developing countries.

  • International Advertising Association (IAA) is a global network of marketing and communication professionals that promotes responsible advertising and industry standards

  • Brand Finance is a consultancy specializing in brand valuation, analytics, and strategy to support business and marketing decision-making.

  • Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS) is a statistical database that provides comprehensive data on international trade flows between countries.

  • Cult Ark (Marketing Company) is a marketing and branding agency that provides strategic insights, campaigns, and analytics for brand development.

  • European Bank for Reconstruction & Development is a multilateral development bank that finances projects to foster economic transition, private sector growth, and sustainable development in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Code of Ethics

Media

Podcasts
Documentaries & Shows
  • TED Business Lessons is an educational platform offering animated videos and lessons that explain business concepts, management principles, and economic ideas for learners worldwide.

  • Netflix Educational Documentaries is a streaming collection that provides documentaries covering business, economics, social issues, and global developments to support learning and awareness.

  • McKinsey Videois a digital platform offering videos and documentaries that provide insights, analyses, and expert commentary on business strategy, management, and industry trends.

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Date: 1st January, 2026