Dr. Sumaia Qaderi | Business | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Prefossor at University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Education
Dr. Sumaia Qaderi has a distinguished academic background in Accounting, beginning with her Bachelor’s degree from Hodeidah University, Yemen, where she graduated with honors in 2009. She continued her education with a Master’s degree from Yarmouk University, Jordan, in 2018, earning a “Very Good” distinction for her thesis on audit committee characteristics and corporate social responsibility disclosure. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Accounting from the Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy (TISSA), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in 2022. Her doctoral thesis explored the influence of board and leadership attributes on integrated reporting in Malaysia, aligning with her broader research focus. Throughout her academic career, she has demonstrated excellence, earning full scholarships and academic honors at each stage. Her education reflects a consistent and in-depth engagement with key issues in corporate reporting, governance, and sustainability in both developed and emerging market contexts.
Professional Experience
Dr. Qaderi has built a robust academic and professional portfolio through diverse teaching and research roles across multiple countries. She began her career as an accountant in Yemen before transitioning to academia as a lecturer at Hodeidah University from 2010 to 2014. She later served as a Research Assistant at Universiti Utara Malaysia, contributing to data collection, analysis, and literature development for high-impact research projects. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hail in Saudi Arabia, where she teaches and supervises students in financial and managerial accounting, corporate reporting, and governance. Dr. Qaderi also holds committee memberships and contributes administratively within academic institutions. Her experience spans undergraduate teaching, academic administration, and international collaboration. This diverse background underpins her credibility as a researcher and educator, reflecting both academic depth and practical relevance in her field. Her work is deeply informed by cross-cultural academic exposure and professional versatility.
Research Interest
Dr. Qaderi’s research interests are centered on timely and impactful areas within accounting and corporate governance. Her primary focus includes Integrated Reporting (IR), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Disclosure, Sustainability Reporting, Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Board Governance mechanisms. Her research explores how leadership characteristics, board composition, audit committee effectiveness, and ownership structures influence corporate reporting quality and transparency, especially in emerging markets like Malaysia and Jordan. She has published extensively in high-ranking journals (Q1 and Q2 Scopus), contributing to discussions on the intersection between governance practices and social responsibility. Dr. Qaderi is also actively involved in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, examining how gender diversity, internal audit functions, and executive roles shape corporate disclosure practices. Her forward-looking research aligns with global calls for transparency, ethical corporate behavior, and sustainable reporting. Her scholarship addresses both theoretical frameworks and real-world practices, enhancing the academic understanding and practical application of responsible business conduct.
Award and Honor
Dr. Sumaia Qaderi has received numerous accolades throughout her academic journey, reflecting her dedication and excellence. She earned full scholarships for both her Master’s and Ph.D. studies, awarded by Hodeidah University and the Ministry of Higher Education in Yemen, recognizing her outstanding academic potential. She was also honored with Certificates of Academic Excellence during her studies, including achieving first rank at the college and national levels in Yemen. These recognitions attest to her strong academic foundation and commitment to scholarly achievement. In addition, her contributions as a peer reviewer for leading Scopus-indexed journals further demonstrate her recognition in the international research community. Her consistent involvement in academic conferences and workshops across various countries has expanded her intellectual horizons and academic influence. These honors highlight not only her scholarly excellence but also her growing impact in the fields of accounting, governance, and sustainability, reinforcing her credentials as an award-worthy academic and researcher.
Conclusion
Dr. Sumaia Qaderi is a highly accomplished academic with a well-rounded profile that bridges education, research, and professional experience. Her work in financial accounting, integrated reporting, and sustainability is supported by a solid educational background and enriched by international teaching and research experience. She has made meaningful contributions through high-impact publications, conference participation, and peer-review engagements. Her achievements are amplified by the multiple awards and scholarships she has received, signaling her academic excellence from early in her career. Dr. Qaderi is not only a capable educator but also a forward-thinking researcher with global relevance. Her ability to connect governance principles with real-world sustainability challenges positions her as a vital contributor to the accounting and business research communities. Given her proven academic performance, research productivity, and international recognition, she is a highly suitable and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award or similar academic distinctions.
Publications Top Notes
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Title: Corporate social responsibility, board gender diversity and real earnings management: The case of Jordan
Authors: B.A.A. Ghaleb, S.A. Qaderi, A. Almashaqbeh, A. Qasem
Year: 2021
Citations: 124 -
Title: Board Characteristics and Integrated Reporting Strategy: Does Sustainability Committee Matter?
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, B.A.A. Ghaleb, A.A. Hashed, S. Chandren, Z. Abdullah
Year: 2022
Citations: 64 -
Title: Audit committee features and CSR disclosure: Additional evidence from an emerging market
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, T.R. Alhmoud, B.A.A. Ghaleb
Year: 2020
Citations: 36 -
Title: The role of slack resources in explaining the relationship between CSR disclosure and firm market value: A case from an emerging market
Authors: S. Alshorman, S. Qaderi, T. Alhmoud, R. Meqbel
Year: 2024
Citations: 31 -
Title: The influence of the chairman and CEO effectiveness on operating performance: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: S. Chandren, S.A. Qaderi, B.A.A. Ghaleb
Year: 2021
Citations: 31 -
Title: Integrated reporting disclosure in Malaysia: Regulations and practice
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, S. Chandren, Z. Abdullah
Year: 2023
Citations: 23 -
Title: Audit committee effectiveness and integrated reporting quality: Does family ownership matter?
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, B.A. Ghaleb, A. Qasem, S.S.S. Waked
Year: 2023
Citations: 16 -
Title: Unveiling the link between female directors’ attributes, ownership concentration, and integrated reporting strategy in Malaysia
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, B.A. Ghaleb, A. Qasem, W.N. Wan-Hussin
Year: 2024
Citations: 11 -
Title: Audit Committee Leadership Attributes and CSR Reporting: Evidence from Jordan
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, B.A.A. Ghaleb, A.A. Hashed, T.R. Alhmoud, H. Kamardin
Year: 2023
Citations: 7 -
Title: Independent female directors and integrated reporting quality: The moderating role of family ownership
Authors: B.A. Ghaleb, S.A. Qaderi, A.A. Al‐Qadasi
Year: 2024
Citations: 5 -
Title: Integrated reporting quality in Malaysia: Do chairman attributes matter?
Authors: S.A. Qaderi, S. Chandren, Z. Abdullah
Year: 2023
Citations: 3 -
Title: Unlocking the power of internal audit function (IAF) and CSR: Enhancing integrated reporting quality in Malaysian companies
Authors: A.A. Al-Qadasi, B.A. Ghaleb, S.A. Qaderi
Year: 2025
Citations: 2 -
Title: CEO, CFO, and board attributes’ effect on fair value agriculture disclosure
Authors: Z. Abdullah, S.A. Qaderi, A.H. Binti Mohd Ariff, S. Chandren, R. Abdul Latif
Year: 2023
Citations: 2 -
Title: CEO Attributes and CSR Reporting in Jordan: New Insight From the COVID-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: B.A. Ghaleb, S.A. Qaderi, F.A. Almaqtari
Year: 2024
Citations: 1 -
Title: The Impact of Ownership Concentration and Audit Committees Characteristics on CSR Disclosure in Jordanian Public Corporations
Authors: T.R. Alhmood, S.A. Alshorman, S.A. Qaderi
Year: 2017
Citations: 1