IHEC Carthage Launches 12th Edition of HEC Doctoriales
The Institute of Higher Commercial Studies of Carthage (IHEC), in partnership with the University of Carthage and the Institute of Business Administration (IAE) of Lille, inaugurated the 12th edition of the HEC Doctoriales this Monday, June 2nd.
This annual gathering, which takes place until June 4th within the IHEC, focuses on the theme of "Scientific Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence."
This event offers doctoral students a conducive framework for exchange, reflection, and formation around contemporary issues related to research. At the opening of this new edition, Jouhaina Siala, Director of IHEC, highlighted the need to address the numerous questions surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into the scientific approach. She estimated that generative AI, increasingly used in research processes, from bibliographic review to writing, and data analysis, calls for in-depth reflection on sensitive topics such as intellectual property, ethics, and the validation of results produced by these tools.
She also emphasized the essential role of the researcher, who should not limit themselves to using automated tools but remain the guarantor of the quality, reliability, and innovation of research.
According to her, while AI can enhance human capabilities, it will not replace them.
On her part, Neila Boulila, Director of the Doctoral School of IHEC Carthage, recalled that artificial intelligence is now an unavoidable reality in the research landscape. She mentioned that, according to the AI Talent Readiness Index 2025, Tunisia ranks second in Africa, demonstrating an encouraging national dynamic in this field. She added that AI is widely used by Tunisian researchers, whether for literature review or at the level of interpretation.
The Director of the Doctoral School stated that nearly 80% of doctoral students are professionals in reconversion, often former students of the institute, who opt to reconnect with research after an active professional life.
