Balu Anthony | Development Economics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Balu Anthony | Development Economics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College | India

Dr. A. Balu is an accomplished economist with a strong academic and research background, recognised for his interdisciplinary expertise spanning economics, foreign trade, counselling psychology, and special education. He has completed advanced degrees including a doctorate in Economics along with multiple master’s qualifications that strengthen his multidisciplinary understanding of socio-economic systems. With extensive experience as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Head of the Department, Research Consultant, and Guest Faculty, he has contributed significantly to teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring. His research interests include economic reforms, labour market dynamics, jobless growth, gender studies, welfare economics, and the socio-economic challenges faced by vulnerable communities. He has produced impactful research with an h-index of 4, 62 citations, and 14 indexed documents, along with publications in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE-listed journals. His academic output includes edited books, funded research projects, invited talks, and participation in international and national conferences. He has organised workshops, seminars, faculty development programmes, and online training initiatives in research methodology. His contributions have been recognised through awards for teaching and research excellence, reflecting his commitment to quality education and meaningful scholarship. He continues to engage in impactful academic work, promoting research-driven societal development.

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Featured Publication

(2025). Effect of police expenditure on crime rate in India. Safer Communities.

Samir Ul Hassan | Public Policy | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Samir Ul Hassan | Public Policy | Research Excellence Award

NMIMS, Mumbai | India

Dr. Samir Ul Hassan is an accomplished economist whose research spans political economy, institutional arrangements, public policy, and the economics of the social sector. With a strong academic foundation including doctoral and postgraduate qualifications in economics, he has developed expertise in microeconomics, econometrics, public economics, and Indian Knowledge Systems. His professional experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor in reputed universities and engaging in analytical roles that strengthened his empirical and policy-oriented perspectives. Dr. Hassan has contributed extensively to scholarly literature with numerous SCOPUS and ABDC-indexed publications, covering themes such as governance, fiscal policy, expenditure efficiency, environmental quality, public debt, and development dynamics in emerging economies. His Google Scholar record reflects 98 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 5, underscoring his growing academic impact. He has authored and contributed to several books and book chapters with globally recognized publishers and has presented papers at major national and international conferences. His research interests continue to focus on the intersections of governance, macro-fiscal performance, environmental concerns, and socio-economic development. As a UGC-NET qualified scholar, Dr. Hassan remains committed to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and contributing to evidence-based economic policymaking.

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Featured Publications

Hassan, S. U., Rymbai, M. S., & Bhat, A. A. (2019). Economics of human resources development under globalization era: A study of BRICS countries. European Journal of Training and Development, 43(7/8), 682–698.

Hassan, S. U., Basumatary, J., & Goyari, P. (2024). Impact of governance and effectiveness of expenditure on CO₂ emission (air pollution): Lessons from four BRIC countries. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, 35(8), 1721–1743.

Bhat, A. A., Rashid, I., Hassan, S. U., & Kansra, P. (2025). Social determinants of health and health outcomes: A bibliographic review of the scientific literature from 2000 to 2021. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, 74(3/4), 824–844.

Hassan, S. U., Mishra, B., & Suresh, P. S. (2016). A multi-dimensional approach to the determinants of tax revenue: The case of the state of Jammu and Kashmir (India). ELK Asia Pacific Journal of Finance and Risk Management, 7(3), 66–104.

Hassan, S. U., & Mishra, B. (2017). Does infrastructure matter in government spending? A case study of Jammu and Kashmir (India) with cointegration approach. Journal of Infrastructure Development, 9(2), 82–97.

Dolly Jamwal | Behavioural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Dolly Jamwal | Behavioural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Dayalbagh Educational Institute | India

Dolly Jamwal is a multidisciplinary researcher in behavioural economics, psychology, sustainability studies, and consciousness research, with scholarly contributions reflected in 3 citations, an h-index of 1, and multiple peer-reviewed documents indexed in SCOPUS. With advanced academic training in Economics (Multidisciplinary Research), Clinical Psychology, and English Literature, she integrates behavioural insights, emotional intelligence theory, and sustainable consumption behaviour into her research. Her work spans mixed-methods research, computational social science, structural equation modelling, psychometric scale development, and policy-oriented behavioural interventions. She has developed original tools such as the Practical Consciousness Scale, Total Consciousness Equation, Economic Identity Scale, and Sustainable Consumption Behaviour Scale. Her published studies explore socio-economic and psychological well-being, SDG awareness, behavioural nudges, ethical frameworks, and consciousness-based behavioural transformation. She has presented at national and international conferences on behavioural interventions, wellbeing dynamics, sustainable development behaviours, and mindfulness-oriented models. Her professional experience includes research, academic mentorship, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and involvement in social-impact initiatives. Recognised for innovative policy suggestions and academic excellence, her interests include behavioural design, emotional economics, sustainability transitions, and value-driven decision-making. Her work advances interdisciplinary research aimed at fostering positive behavioural change, ethical economic thinking, and sustainable societal development.

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Featured Publications

Satsangi, R., Jamwal, D., Sharma, S., Manani, P., & Satsangi, D. (2024). Socio-Economic and Psychological Well-Being: An Analytical Study for Sustainable Policy-Making. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 19(1), 179–185.

Jamwal, D., & Satsangi, R. (2025). Nudge/behavioural-based interventions for reducing polythene bag usage: A case study. Acta Psychologica, 258, 105163.

Sharma, S., Manani, P., Thakwani, M., Satsangi, R., Sharma, P., & Jamwal, D. (2024). Level of awareness on the sustainable development goals among Indian youth: Empirical evidence from Northern India. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 8(4), 2356–2368.