Abstract: The purpose of this research paper is to introduce a model which examines potential factors that affect female academic researchers’ experience in Syria in the scope of higher education within the faculties of business and economics in public and private sectors in Syria. The subject matter of female academic research performance in the scope of higher education in Syria is not examined thoroughly in the research on female academic researchers in higher education in Syria. The research study follows an inductive approach based on observing phenomena and developing a theory based on the subsequent assumptions. The research study examines micro, meso and macro level factors which are employed in this research. Research methodology employs the focus group approach conducted with female academic researchers in business in Syria. The research develops a theory of female researchers in higher education in order to understand the female academic research experience and production in the scope of business. This version is archived in the Arab International University (AIU) repository for open access and dissemination purposes. The content of this paper has not been modified from the original publication. For more information, please visit the official repository of Arab International University (AIU): https://www.aiu.edu.sy

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