Sushil Kumar | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sushil Kumar | Management | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | India

Sushil Kumar is a dedicated researcher in Human Resources Management whose work explores the interface of workplace spirituality, employee well-being and organisational commitment. With advanced training in management—including an MBA in International Business, an M.P.M.I.R., an M.Phil and a PhD provisional degree—he brings a strong foundation in personnel management, industrial relations and human resource practices. His investigations have addressed topics such as the effects of workplace spirituality on teacher happiness and commitment, and the impact of HR analytics and organisational effectiveness in practice, contributing to international journals and empirical studies. While his h-index remains modest, his publications yield several citations and his scholarly trajectory points to growing influence. He has experience in teaching-learning assessment, capacity building for research scholars and organising workshops on qualitative methods and IT outsourcing. Among his honours he holds fellowships and research awards (including JRF and central fellowships) which reflect his commitment to academic excellence. His research interests include human resource management, organisational behaviour, workplace spirituality and general management. In sum, his evolving career is focused on advancing knowledge in how spiritual dimensions of work influence organisational outcomes and on promoting holistic human-centred HR practices.

Profile: Orcid | Scopus

Featured Publications

Kumar, S., & Shah, P. (2025). Digital ESG as a catalyst for achieving the sustainable development goals: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis of digital transformation for a resilient future. Sustainable Futures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101458

Kumar, S. (2024). An exploratory study on workplace spirituality and organisational commitment in higher education institute. Academy of Marketing Studies Journal.

Kumar, S., Kiran, P. R., Chaubey, A., & Shastri, R. K. (2023). Role of HR analytics and attrition on organisational performance: A literature review leveraging the SCM-TBFO framework. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-06-2023-0412

Kumar, S., Singh, S., & Dhir, S. (2023). Knowledge transfer and innovation in multinationals: A review of the literature using SCM-TBFO framework. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-07-2022-0485

Kumar, S., Annu, A., & Tripathi, R. (2022). Does financial inclusion promote women empowerment with economic growth: A bibliometric approach with databases (Scopus, WOS). Research Square [Preprint]. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1620793/v1

Mohd Yasir Arafat | Business | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohd Yasir Arafat | Business | Young Researcher Award

Aligarh Muslim University | India

Mohd Yasir Arafat is a distinguished academic and researcher in commerce and entrepreneurship, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Aligarh Muslim University. He holds a PhD in Commerce from Aligarh Muslim University with research focused on entrepreneurial intention among Indians, along with a Master and Bachelor in Commerce specializing in Finance and Accounting. He has extensive teaching and academic experience, including roles as visiting faculty and adjunct professor at prestigious institutions such as IIM Kashipur, Lovely Professional University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jamia Hamdard University. His research interests encompass entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurship, social and cognitive aspects of venture creation, agricultural entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices. He has contributed significantly to national and international projects, including Smart Cities Mission, Startup India, and Atal Innovation Mission initiatives, and has served as a research consultant for Oxert London. Dr. Arafat has over 650 citations, an h-index of 12, and 12 documents, reflecting his impactful research output in high-quality journals including Vikalpa, Sustainability, Cogent Business & Management, and Journal of Cleaner Production. He has also edited scholarly books and actively participated in international conferences. Recognized with CREED Fellowship, Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, and multiple best paper awards, he continues to mentor students and drive research excellence in entrepreneurship.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

Arafat, M. Y., Saleem, I., Dwivedi, A. K., & Khan, A. (2020). Determinants of agricultural entrepreneurship: A GEM data based study. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 16(1), 345–370.

Khan, A., Arafat, M. Y., & Azam, M. K. (2022). Role of halal literacy and religiosity in buying intention of halal branded food products in India. Journal of Islamic Marketing.

Arafat, M. Y., & Saleem, I. (2017). Examining start-up intention of Indians through cognitive approach: A study using GEM data. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 7(1), 1–11.

Khan, A. M., Arafat, M. Y., Raushan, M. A., Khan, M. S., Dwivedi, A. K., Khan, M. M., & Saleem, I. (2019). Role of intellectual capital in augmenting the start-up intentions of Indians—An analysis using GEM data. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 9(1), 25.