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  • ​​El-Nakib, I.; Elzarka, S. An Enhanced Composite Green Logistics Performance Index for MENA: Methodology, Drivers and Hybrid Forecasting to 2030. Logistics 2026, 10, 56. https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics10030056
  • Elzarka S, Gouhar N, El-Nakib I. (2026) Internal vs. External Barriers to Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM): An Empirical Study of Egypt's Petrochemical Sector. Sustainability. 18(3):1330. https://doi.org/10.3390/su18031330
  • Elsayed, M., & Elzarka, S. (2025). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Clinical Governance on Medical Service Quality: A Comparative Study in Egyptian Hospitals. Medicine Updates, (), -. doi: 10.21608/muj.2025.412259.1248
  • Ahmed Shokry, M., Elzarka, S., & Soliman, K. (2025). Relational Resilience in Practice: A Qualitative Study of Cooperative Capabilities in Egyptian Manufacturing SMEs During Pandemic Disruptions. المجلة العلمية للدراسات التجارية والبيئية, 16(3), 2662-2725.‎
  • S.abouzaid, S. Elzarka, I. Abdelbary (2025) Assessing Chinese–Egyptian bilateral trade dynamics under the One Belt One Road initiative: augmented gravity model approach. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, ahead-of-print https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-06-2024-0347.
  • Elzarka, Sara, Mostafa, M. and Abdulmoneim, A. (2023) Investigating the Role of Geriatrics Pharmacies in the Healthcare Supply Chain. Proceeding of the 8th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management IEOM, 13-16 June, Houston, USA.
  • Elzarka, Sara, Abdullah, H., Elbarky, S, and Morssi, M. (2023) Improving Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Risk Management Using Failure Mode & Effect Analysis. Proceeding of the 8th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management IEOM, 13-16 June, Houston, USA.
  • Elzarka, Sara and Elbarky, S. (2021) Examining the Readiness to Adopt the Internet of Things and Big Data in Egyptian Companies. Proceeding of the 4th European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2-5 August, Rome, Italy.
  • Elzarka, Sara (2021) Investigating the Barriers of the Internet of Things Implementation in the Automotive Supply Chain in Egypt. Proceeding of the 25th International Symposium in Logistics ISL, 12-13 July.
  • Elzarka, Sara (2021) The impact of supply chain practices on flexibility during the Covid-19 pandemic with risk management culture as a moderator. International Journal of Agile Systems & Management, Vol.14 No.3, pp.409 – 437.
  • Elzarka, Sara (2020) A study on engaging employees in adopting green logistics practices: the case of logistics service providers in Egypt. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management Vol. 37 No. 1.
  • Elzarka, Sara (2020) A study on using lean, agile, resilient and green index to assess the sustainability of Egyptian FMCGs supply chains. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management Vol. 37 No. 2.
  • Elzarka, Sara (2019) Assessing Supply Chain Maturity for Retail Pharmacy Chain. Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vietnam 2019.
  • Elzarka, Sara (2019) A Study on Logistics Risk Assessment: The Case of Container Shipping in Egypt. Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vietnam 2019.
  • Elzarka, Sara and Elzarka, Salma (2017) The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Corporate Reputation: A Literature Review. The 12th International Conference on Logistic and SCM Systems (ICLS 2017) August 20 – 23, 2017, Beijing China.
  • Elzarka, Sara and Elgazzar, Sara (2017) Supply chain management in the service sector: an applied framework. Proceedings of the 2017 ABRM – AASTMT 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Egypt, 22-23rd May 2017.
  • Elzarka, Sara, Gad, Sama, and Abdel Qader, Mohamed (2015) Investigating the End-Customers' Acceptance of the Virtual Supply Chain: The Case of Grocery Retailers in Egypt. Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems: Toward Sustainable Logistic and Supply Chain Systems ICLS 2015, Chiang-Mai, Thailand, 1-4 July 2015
  • Elzarka, Sara, Hafez, Lobna, Roushdy, Maram, Hesham, Sarah and Mohamed, Merihan (2015) Investigating the Impact of Suppliers Relationship Management on Firms' Performance: A Multiple Case Study Approach on Manufacturing Companies in Egypt. Research Paper presented at the IEOM International Conference on Operations Excellence & Service Engineering, 10-11 September 2015, Florida, United States of America.
  • Elzarka, Sara and Hafez, Lobna (2015) The Investigation of Purchasing Process and Supplier Development Practices: Multiple Case Studies on Food Processing Sector in Alexandria, Egypt. Research Paper presented at the IEOM International Conference on Operations Excellence & Service Engineering, 10-11 September 2015, Florida, United States of America.
  • Elbarky, S. and Elzarka, S. (2015) A Green Supply Chain Migration Model Based on the Challenges Faced in Egypt. Research Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operation Management (IEOM 2015), Dubai, UAE.
  • Elnakib, I and Elzarka, S. (2015) The Selection Criteria of Global Distributors in the Fire Protection Industry. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management. Volume 21 issue 4 pp. 534 – 550      
  • Elzarka, S. and Elnakib, I. (2014) Skills Requirements for Entry Level Logisticians: An Empirical Study of Academics and Practitioners in Egypt. Research Paper presented at the Logistics Research Network Conference, 3-5 September 2014, United Kingdom.
  • Elnakib, I and Elzarka, S. (2014) Measuring Supply Chain Efficiency in MENA countries: A Green Perspective. Research Paper presented at the Logistics Research Network Conference, 3-5 September 2014, United Kingdom.
  • Elzarka, S. and Elgazzar, S. (2014) Green Port Performance Index for Sustainable Ports in Egypt: a Fuzzy AHP Approach. Research Paper to be presented at the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports, 19-21 May 2014, Hong Kong.
  • Elzarka, S. and Morsi, M. (2014) The Supply Chain Perspective on Slow Steaming. Research Paper to be presented at the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports, 19-21 May 2014, Hong Kong.
  • Gad, S., Elzarka, S., and Hanafy, K. (2014) Investigating the Readiness of the Grocery Retail Chains for Virtual Supply Chain Technology in Alexandria Egypt. Research Paper to be presented at the 9th International Congress on Logistics and Supply Chain Management Systems, 1-4 July 2014, Poland.
  • Elzarka, S. (2013) Supply Chain Risk Management: The Lessons Learned from the Egyptian Revolution 2011. International Journal of Logistics Research & Applications, Volume 16, Issue 6.
  • Elzarka, S. Tipi, Nicoleta, Hubbard, Nick and Bamford, Colin (2008) Creating Logistics Competency Framework For Egyptian   Clothing Companies. Paper presented and published at the Logistics Research Network (LRN) conference in Liverpool – United Kingdom, September 2008. ​


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