Academic & Applied Research

Research & Publications

Peer-reviewed and journal publications on predictive analytics, AI-enabled capital readiness, and intelligent systems for startups and small enterprises.

Doctoral Research Focus · DCS · University of the Potomac

Predictive Analytics, Capital Readiness & Intelligent Systems

Research portfolio spanning AI-powered capital optimization, cybersecurity readiness in startup ecosystems, predictive financial modelling for SMEs, and national competitiveness in U.S. small-business financing.

Published Research2026Featured Paper

AI-Based Predictive Capital Optimization Framework for U.S. Renewable Energy Startups: Evaluating Economic Value, Investment Efficiency, and Return on Investment

Authors: Sakera Begum · Power System Protection and Control, 54(3)

AbstractPresents an AI-based predictive capital optimization framework for U.S. renewable energy startups, evaluating economic value, investment efficiency, and return on investment.
#Predictive Analytics#Capital Optimization#Renewable Energy#Startups
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Published Research2026Featured Paper

AI-Powered Cybersecurity Readiness and Innovation Performance in Startup Ecosystems: A Framework for Sustainable Entrepreneurial Growth and Business Operations

Authors: Sakera Begum, Zeeshan Akbar, Sikander Niaz, Salman Akbar · Journal of Global Entrepreneurial Management, 4(5)

AbstractProposes a framework linking AI-powered cybersecurity readiness with innovation performance to support sustainable entrepreneurial growth and business operations in startup ecosystems.
#Cybersecurity#Startup Ecosystems#Innovation#AI
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Published Research2025Featured Paper

Artificial Intelligence and Economic Resilience: A Review of Predictive Financial Modelling for Post-Pandemic Recovery in the United States SME Sector

Authors: Sakera Begum · International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 10(7)

AbstractReviews how AI-driven predictive financial modelling can support economic resilience and post-pandemic recovery among U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises.
#Predictive Modelling#SMEs#Economic Resilience#AI
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Published Research2025

Optimizing Capital Deployment in Post-Pandemic America: AI-Powered Predictive Analytics for Startup Resilience and Growth

Authors: Sakera Begum · International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research

AbstractExamines AI-powered predictive analytics for capital deployment, helping startups forecast capital needs, identify opportunities, and strengthen resilience in the post-pandemic U.S. economy.
#Capital Deployment#Predictive Analytics#Startup Resilience#AI
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Published Research2026

Predictive Financial Technologies for Strengthening Liquidity and Cash-Flow Management in U.S. Small Enterprises

Authors: Sakera Begum · Frontiers in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, 5(4)

AbstractAnalyzes predictive financial technologies that help U.S. small enterprises improve liquidity visibility, cash-flow planning, and operational sustainability.
#FinTech#Liquidity#Cash Flow#Small Business
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Published Research2024

AI at Scale: Predictive Analytics as a Strategic Engine for National Competitiveness in U.S. Startup and Small Business Financing

Authors: Sakera Begum · International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 5(12)

AbstractExplores how large-scale predictive analytics can improve transparency, capital allocation, and competitiveness in U.S. startup and small business financing.
#Predictive Analytics#National Competitiveness#Startup Financing#AI
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