Topha Manham | Political Science | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Topha Manham | Political Science | Young Researcher Award

Government Model Degree College, Palin | India

Topha Manham is a political science researcher with strong academic grounding and teaching experience in governance and public policy. A gold medalist in postgraduate studies and UGC-NET qualified, he has worked as a teaching assistant, faculty member, and guest lecturer. His research focuses on indigenous governance systems, political participation, local governance, and border studies in Arunachal Pradesh. He has authored books, published multiple peer-reviewed articles, and received national-level recognition for academic excellence and research contributions.

Research Profile : Orcid

Featured Publications

Manham, T. (2025). Assessing the role of local governance in economic development: A study of Palin, Kra Daadi District, Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts.

Manham, T. (2025). Ancient wisdom for modern policy: The relevance of Kautilya in democratic India. Shodhpatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities.

Manham, T. (2025). Nyishi women of Palin: Political participation and representation in oral traditions and folklore. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR).

Manham, T. (2025). Ancient wisdom for modern policy: The relevance of Kautilya in democratic India. In Proceedings of the National Seminar: Rajadharma to good governance—Ancient Indian ideas and modern administration.

Manham, T. (2025). Youth participation in politics: The emerging voice of Arunachal’s future. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR).

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.

Profile: Google Scholar

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.