curriculum vitae of urmi nanda biswas
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Curriculum Vitae of Urmi Nanda Biswas
Dr. Urmi Nanda Biswas, Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. Contact: Mobile- 0091-9737422624
e-mail: [email protected]
Gender: Female; Nationality: Indian
Present Position: Professor, Department of Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.
Education
1995-Post Doctoral Research with fellowship from UGC, S.P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat.
1993 - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Psychology with UGC NET( JRF and SRF), Allahabad University, Allahabad, UP.
1986 - Master of Arts (Psychology), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, OdIsha.
1984 -Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honors and Statistics), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Additional Diploma/Certificates
2004 - PG Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy. The M. S. University of Baroda, Gujarat.
2004 - Certified Trainer for Counselors of Voluntary Centre for Testing and Counseling (VCTC), National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), India.
Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Awards
2014 (April) Awarded Guest Professor Grant from FORTE (Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare) for three months to visit Department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg University, Sweden.
2014 (January). Awarded Planning Grant from Gothenberg Centre for Global Development, Gothenberg,Sweden.
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2008-Collaborative Delivery Award for short term course development under UKIERI scheme of British Council.
2006-Awarded Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship (CASF) of British Council
and Commonwealth Secretariat, UK in 2006 and was engaged as a visiting faculty at the University of Roehampton, UK.
2003-Recipient of the best research paper award in the International Seminar of Indian Association of Applied Psychology held in Jodhpur during October 11-13, 2003.
2000-Recipient of Hari Om Ashram award for the best inter-university research paper in psychology, during the year 1999-2000.
1996-Invited as a resource person in Advanced Research Training Seminar (ARTS) held at
Sherbrook (Canada) on 'Mediational Learning for Children' by the International Union of Psychological Sciences, during August 21-23, 1996.
1995-Awarded University Grants Commission’s Research Associateship for Post-Doctoral work.
1986-Awarded JRF (UGC-NET), through the National Education Testing (NET)
1980-National Merit Scholarship, based on High School performance Professional Experience
Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, the M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara since August, 2008.
Reader, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, the M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara from August 2000 to August, 2008.
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, the MS University of Baroda, July 1996 to May 2000.
UGC Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow), Department of Psychology,
Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar May 1995 to June 1996.
Research Associate in the UGC–DSA Programme, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Home Science, the MS University of Baroda April – July 1994 and Nov. 1994 - April 1995.
Lecturer, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of
Home science, the MS University of Baroda, July 1994, to October 1994.
UGC Senior Research Fellow (NET), Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, August 1989 to August 1992.
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1. UGC Junior Research Fellow (NET), Department of Psychology, University
of Allahabad, August 1987 to August 1989.
Visiting Faculty and Research Appointments
International
Guest Researcher, Department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg University,Sweden,8th October to 25th October,2017.
Guest Professor, , Department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg
University, Sweden,September,2014 to May,2015.
Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology, Gothenburg University, Sweden. April14th 21st, 2012.
Senior Research Fellow (Honorary) at the Roehampton University, London, UK,
2006-2009.
Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellow, placed at Roehampton University, London, UK, September 2006 to March, 2007.
National
Invited as a Visiting Professor to Ahmedabad University, Gujarat from October
2019 to February,2020
Invited as a Visiting Professor to Shaurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat18th-19th October,2017.
Honorary Visiting Research Professor, Gujarat National Law University
(GNLU), Gandhinagar from 2011.
Visiting Professor, Department of Research Support for Health Psychology,
M.D.University, Rohtak, Haryana from 14th to 21st September,2012.
Ipcowala Institute of Management, Charotar University of Science and Technology, Changa, Nadiad.
Gujarat Police Training School Vadodara, Gujarat.
KIIT School of Rural Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Post-graduate Diploma in Social Development and Organizational Management,
Faculty of Social Work, M. S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat
Training Programme for the VCCTC/ICTC/PPTCT/ART counsellors organized by GSACS through the Faculty of Social Work. M. S. University of Baroda, Gujarat
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College of Architecture, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat.
Academic Administration
a. Head, Department of Psychology, December, 2011- June 2017.
b. In charge Head, Department of Psychology May, 2011-December, 2011.
c. Programme Coordinator in the following PG Diploma Programmes 2011-,2017 i. Human Resource Development
ii. Clinical and Community Psychology iii. Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy
c. Member, Steering Group, Sweden India Gender Network(SIGN), funded by SIDA
d. Convenor, Professional Certificate Course on Mental Health Assessment delivered
jointly by The M.S. University of Baroda and Roehampton University, UK.
Academic Affiliations with other Universities
o Member, Academic Council, Raksha Shakti University, Gandhinagar, Gujurat.
o External member, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, Faculty of
Liberal Studies, Pandit Dindayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
o External Expert, Board of Studies, School of Philosophy, Psychology & Scientific Heritage Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Kochi, Kerala.
o External Expert, Research and Development Committee, S.P. University,
Vallabh Vidyanagar, , Gujarat
o External Expert, Research and Development Committee, Pandit Dindayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
o External Expert, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, Saurashtra
University, Rajkot, Gujarat.
o External Expert, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, M.L.S.University, Udaipur, Jaipur,Rajsthan
o External Expert, Research and Development Committee, Department of
Psychology, Gujarat University, Gujarat.
o External Expert, Course Committee, Department of Psychology, M.L.S.University, Udaipur, Rajsthan
o External Panel member, PET and SLET committee, PUNE University, PUNE
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o Assessor, National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC),Bangalore, India.
Supervised Ph.D Thesis
Degree awarded (Student Name, Year, and Title of the thesis)
1. Madhumita Kaul (2011). Development of a Measure to Identify Learning Difficulty in Children (4-5 years).
2. Tsering Yankey (2012). Impact of Life Skills training on Psychosocial Parameters: A
Study of Tibetan Refugee Adolescents Studying in India.
3. Sudhir Samantray (2012). The Impact of Organizational Culture, Structure and Strategy on Organizational Health and Organizational Effectiveness.
4. Priyanka Kacker (2012). Clinical Hypnotherapy as an Effective Method for
Psychosocial Health of People Suffering from Determinants with and without Seropositive Status
5. Dhvani Patel, (2015). Perceived Leadership Effectiveness, Influence Tactics
and Organisational Health: A Cross-gender study across Sectors.
6. Dina Kumari, (2015). Understanding workplace violence and its concomitants: A psychosocial approach
7. Shweta Sharma(2016) Optimism and Social Competencies as a function of
Parent’s Emotional Intelligence
8. Sudipta Roy(2017). Evaluating Children’s Drawings as Potential Tools to Identify Emotional Disturbances in an Indian Context.
9. Kavita Nikam(2019). Thesis Title: Work life balance, and organizational Citizenship Behavior as concomitants of organizational ethics and values: A study of IT sector professionals
10. Kalpana Thakkar(2019) Thesis Title: Impact of Psychological Capital on Organizational Citizenship Behaviours, Emotional Labour, Counterproductive Work Behaviours and Employee Engagement
Currently supervised PhD students (Student Name, and Title of the thesis)
1. Darshana Patel(2014). Understanding the Nature of Internet Overuse as an Addictive Disorder or a Compulsion: An Exploratory Study.(Thesis Submitted)
2. Kiran Singh Rajput(2014) .Thesis Title: Green Human Resource Management Practices and Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility as Predictors of Workplace Behaviour.
3. Jonali Sah(2015). Thesis Title: Psychosocial factors and train accidents-A study to develop a training module for reducing accidents due to human errors by train drivers.
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4. Anjali Joshi(2017). Thesis Title: Character Strengths and Prosocial Behavior across Religions and Generations
5. Debjani Roy(2017). Thesis Title: Social Communication Model for Reproductive Health Awareness and Wellbeing amongst Adolescent Females
6. Madhuri Vaidya(2018)Thesis Title: Generativity, Resilience and Mindfulness : Psychological Correlates of Physical Health and Subjective Wellbeing among Young Elderly
7. Parisha Jijina(2018) Thesis Title: A Psycho-social Approach to Understanding Equanimity and its Health Concomitants
8. Shreya Hiryur(2019) Thesis Title: Gender Identity, Relationship with Parents,
Wellbeing and Health Behaviour among Transgender Individuals
Research Projects/Dissertations
Projects in Progress Biswas,U.N. (2017). Value-Integrated Home-based Care Models for Ageing Adults. Extramural Research Grant from Indian Council of Medical Research in collaboration with Swedish Partners Lotta, D; Walmesjo,M; Karin,A; and Poussette,A. from Gothenberg University and Boras University, project funded in Sweden by FORTE.
International Projects (Completed)
Allard, K., Annika, H., Poussette, A., and Biswas, U. N. (2012-2017). Gender equality, social responsibility, and justice as cultural values. The significance for the public sector’s attractiveness and for managers’ work, motivation and performance. FORTE, Sweden.
Vogele, C.& Biswas,U.N.(2008).Project on Collaborative Delivery of Short-term Course on “Professional Certificate Course on Mental Health Assessment. Project given under UKIERI scheme of British Council, London.
Biswas, U. N., & Daftuar, C. N. (2000). A study of sexuality and health seeking behaviour among out-of-school adolescents in Anand slums (with special focus on HIV/AIDS, STI, and RTI). University- Department of Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara. Scheme Under-Minor Research Grant (under the Terms of Award No.
I99.O1F), Scheme Sponsored by-Population Council, New York, 2000.
National Projects (Completed)
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Biswas,U.N.(2016).. Sex-selective Abortion and Female Feticide-Can a Public Campaign ProduceEffective Change: A comparative Analysis. A major research project from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR),New Delhi.
Biswas, U.N.,and Kacker,P.(2014). Effectiveness of Clinical Hypnotherapy as an Intervention for Promoting Physical and Mental Health of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHA). A major research project from UGC, New Delhi.
Biswas, U. N. (2009). Perception of Organizational Health, Stress and Safety among the
Employees of Gujarat Refinery. A Survey Commissioned by Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara, 2009.
Biswas,U. N., & Gupta, A. (2008). Effect of Positive Thought Therapy on Progression of Disease in People living with HIV/AIDS. University- Centre of Thoughtronics Studies, the M. S. University of Baroda, Funded by – Home Ministry, Gujarat State Government, 2008.
Khasgiwala, A., Rawal, I., Biswas, U. N., Sharma, M., Mehta, B., & Nanavati, D.(2006).Monitoring and evaluation of voluntary counselling and testing centers of Gujarat. Project report submitted to Gujarat State AIDS Control Society. Scheme Sponsored by - Gujarat State AIDS Control Society, Gujarat.
Johri, G., & Biswas, U.N. (2004). Organizational Performance of Police Personnel: An Impact Analysis. Sponsored by Home Ministry, Gujarat.
Biswas, U. N. (2002). A study of stressors, coping strategies, self and collective efficacy, sense of empowerment among women entrepreneur: Precursors to sustainable development. University- Department of Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Scheme Under-UGC Minor Research Project Grant of UGC, 2002.
Saraswathi, T. S., Radhika, S., & Biswas, U. N. (1995). Women, work, and childcare: The need for options. University Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the M. S. University of Baroda (Scheme Under-DRS, Scheme Sponsored by UGC).
Dissertations/Theses
Biswas, U. N. (1986). Psychosocial Parameters of Learned Helplessness among Children. Dissertation submitted towards partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of Master of Arts, Department of Psychology, Utkal University Bhubaneswar.
Biswas, U. N. (1993). Psychosocial Parameters of Economic Mobility and Poverty among Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and General Caste People. Dissertation submitted towards partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, Allahabad University, Allahabad.
Biswas, U. N. (1996). Effect of Family Ecology and Economic Mobility on the Psychosocial development of Children, UGC Post-doctoral Research Fellowship 1995-96, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Research Publications
Books
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Biswas, U.N., Allard, K, Pousstte, A., and Harenstam, A. (2017) Understanding Attractive ork in a Globalized World: Studies from India and Sweden. Springer: Singapore. ISBN-978-981-10-6131-8
Biswas, U. N. (2014). Social Psychology of Health: Issues and Concerns in India
(Edited). Concept publications: New Delhi. ISBN-13:978-93-5125-001-2.
Papers Published in Peer Reviewed and Referred Journals Biswas, U.N.(In press). Adolescent Reproductive Health in South Asia: Issues and Challenges.Walter Leal Filho et al. (Eds)Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gender Equality,457054_0_En, (47-1)
Biswas, U.N.,Dellve, L., Bhattacharjee, A., & Walmesjo,W.(Forthcoming, 2020 September) Ageing and values in the developments of home-based eldercare: Perspectives from India and Sweden. Psychology in Developing Societies(Special issue on Ageing in Developing Societies)32(2).
Shah, D.& Biswas, U. (Forthcoming). Development and validation of a scale to
measure internet overuse as addiction or compulsion. Indian Journal of Psychology Tinwala,R & Biswas, U.N.(2020) Perceived Sustainability Practices, Turnover
Intentions, and Organizational Identification in Hotel Industries. Management: Journal of
Sustainable Business and Management Solutions in Emerging Economies, 25(1),1-11. DOI: 10.7595/management.fon.2019.0009. online ISSN: 2406-0658 and print ISSN:1820-0222
Tsering,Yankey & BIswas,U.N. (2019) Impact of life skills training on psychosocial well-being of Tibetan Refugee Adolescents' (IJMHSC-11-2017-0049.R1) International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care.ISSN1747-9894
Biswas, U.N.; Biswas, S.N.; & Jagdale, S.R.(2018) The dilemma of generating a market
for contraceptives among groups at high risk for contracting and spreading HIV. Sage Business Case Originals.DOI: http:// dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781526435125.Online ISBN:9781526435125.
Motanputra, .K.T.; & Biswas, U.N.(2018). Psychological capital and workplace emotions among Indian nurses. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology,9(3),135-138. ISSN-p-2229-4937,e-2321-368X.
Biswas,U. N.; Rajput, K.S.(2017).Perceived Illegitimate Tasks in Indian Context. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 5(2), 10-17, ISSN No: 2347-9124
Nikam,K.; Biswas,U.N.(2017). Ethical Values and Workplace Behavior among IT Professionals. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 5(2), 1-9, ISSN No: 2347-9124.
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Shah,D.& Biswas,U.N.(2016).Internet Overuse is an Addictive Disorder or a Compulsion: An exploratory Study. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal,4(1),7-10.ISSN(print) 2347-9124
Patel,D. & Biswas,U.N.(2016). Stereotyping of Effective Male and Female Leaders: A Concomitant of Gendered Workplaces. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 42(1), 53-62.ISSN: 00194247
Patel, D., & Biswas, U.N. (2016). Effective Influence Tactics in Higher Education. Indian Journal of Psychology and Education, 6(1), 1-11.ISSN NO. : 2231-1432
Patel, D., & Biswas, U.N. (2016). Gendered Influence: Differences in the perceived use
of influence tactics, International Journal of Leadership,4(1), 8-14.ISSN NO.: 2321-1865
Biswas,U.N.; Allard,K.;Pousette,A.; Harenstam,A.(2015) Cognitive Interview as a Method for Effective Cross-cultural Research:A Study of Organizational Leaders in Sweden and India. Indian Journal of Social Work, 76(4),521-536. ISSN: 0019-5634
Biswas,U.N., Lodha, R., and Singh,S.(2015). Experiencing Role Stress and Organizational Stress as an effect of Perceived Illegitimate Task at the Workplace. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 3(1), 45 – 56, ISSN No: 2347-9124.
Biswas, U.N. & Rajput, K. (2014). Does Perceived Illegitimate Task is a stressor in Indian Context: A Study of Different Sectors in Gujarat. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, 2(1), 26 – 33, ISSN No: 2347-9124.
Patel, D., & Biswas, U.N. (2014). Organizational Health, Leadership Effectiveness, and Influence tactics as perceived by Police Personnel: Some reflections of Vadodara Police, Indian Police Journal, LXI (1), 193-209.ISSN NO. : 0537-2429
Biswas,U.N. & Patel, J.(2014). Cognitive interview as an effective method in cross-cultural research. Indian Journal of Psychology & Education (IJPE), 4(1),8-18. ISSN - 2231-1432
Biswas,U.N.(2013).The socio-psychological concomitants of health in India:An overview. Social Modernity: Asian Journal of Social Sciences,3(1-2),40-55.ISSN 2229-6050
Kacker, P. and Biswas,U.N.(2013). Improving subjective well-being of people living with seropositive status with and without dermatitis using hypnotherapy. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 4(1),14-2.ISSN 2229-4937.
Tsering,Y., & Biswas, U. N. (2012). Life Skills Training as an Effective Intervention Strategy to Reduce Stress among Tibetan Refugee Adolescents. Journal of Refugee Studies, 25(4), 514-536. ISSN 0951-6328.
Kacker, P. and Biswas, U. N.(2012). Hypnotherapy as an effective intervention to improve quality of life of seropositive people with and without seropositive people with and without dermatitis. Journal of Well Being, 6(1), 1-7. ISSN 0974-8717.
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Biswas, U. N. (2011). Positive Thought Induction for Arresting Disease Progression: A Hypnotherapeutic Application in HIV/AIDS. Psychological Studies, 56 (2),192-205. ISSN: 0033-2968.
Biswas, U. N., & Biswas, S. N. (2011). Perception of organizational health, stress, & commitment during global financial crisis. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 46(1), 112-125. ISSN Number: 0019-5286.
Tsering,Y., & Biswas, U.N.(2010).Emotional Intelligence and it’s Relation to Self-Confidence and strengthening Coping Styles among Tibetan Adolescents Studying in India. International Journal of Behavioral Science, 25(1-2),23-33. ISSN 1906-4675.
Biswas, U. N., Kacker, P., & Palan, B. M. (2010). Mind-programming for socio-cognitive abilities- a study of school-going adolescents. BPA Journal of Social and Psychological Studies, 3(1), 24 – 37. ISSN: 0974-634X
Biswas, U.N.(2010). Clinical Hypnotherapy in People Living With HIV/AIDS:
A Study of Disease Progression and Coping Strategies. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, 4(2), 99-120. ISSN : 0973-5755.
Biswas, U. N. (2007). Promoting health and well-being in lives of people living with HIV and AIDS: Do the bio-behavioural interventions help? Psychology and Developing Societies, 19(2),215-248. ISSN: 0971-3336.
Biswas, U. N. (2007). Perceived quality of life and public image: A study of Gujarat police. Abhigyan, 15(2), 28-35. ISSN 0970- 2385.
Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2007). Spirituality, religiosity, and work motivation: An exploratory empirical assessment. Psychological Studies, 52(1), 29-36. ISSN: 0033-2968.
Biswas, U. N., & Gupta, D. (2006). Perceived quality of life and public image of police personnel: A cross-gender study. The Indian Police Journal, 53(3),28-38. ISSN: 0537-2429
Biswas, U. N. (2001). Goal setting attributes and organizational climate in manufacturing and health sectors. Abhigyan, 9(3), 25-32. ISSN 0970- 2385.
Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2001). Legitimizing leadership: A framework for institutional leadership. Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective, 5(2), 33-42. ISSN: 0972-2629
Biswas, U. N., & Mathew, R. (2001). Impact of perceived empowerment on managerial effectiveness: Study of a manufacturing organization. Indian Psychological Review, 56-57 (4), 68-79. ISSN 0019-6215.
Biswas, U. N. (2000). A scale for measuring time management of professionals.
Psychological Studies, 45(2), 90-95. ISSN: 0033-2968.
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Biswas, U. N. (2000). Impact of entrepreneurs personality characteristics on employee perception of organisational climate in small scale enterprises. The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 9(1), 49-62. ISSN: 0971-3557
Biswas, U. N. (1999). A study of time management, role efficacy and organisational commitment among different groups of professionals. Abhigyan, XVII(I), 39 – 48. ISSN 0970- 2385.
Biswas, U. N. (1998). Life–style stressors, organisational commitment, job involvement and perceived organisational effectiveness across job levels. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 34(1), 55 – 72. ISSN Number: 0019-5286.
Biswas, U. N. (1997). Goal-setting behaviour and economic efficacy expectation of socio–economically mobile and immobile caste and tribal groups. Journal of Psychological Researches, 41(1-2), 25-32. ISSN: 0022-3972.
Biswas, U. N. (1997). Pro-economic attitudes, belief and awareness of socio– economically mobile and immobile caste and tribal groups. Psychological Studies, 42(2-3), 61-70. ISSN: 0033-2968.
Biswas, U. N., & Biswas, S. N. (1997). Pro-economic attitudes and development: A cross–cultural study. Psychology and Developing Societies, 9(2), 225 – 243. ISSN: 0971-3336
Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (1996). Effect of culture and caste on pro-economic attitudes: A cross- cultural study (Abstracted). International Journal of Psychology, 31(3-4), 274. ISSN 0020-7594
Biswas, U. N., & Pandey, J. (1996). Mobility and perception of socio-economic status among tribal and caste group. Journal of Cross–cultural Psychology, 27(2), 200 – 215. ISSN: 0022-0221.
Sahoo, F.M., & Nanda, U. (1988). Socialisation parameters of learned helplessness. Psychological Studies, 35 (1), 52 – 61. ISSN: 0033-2968
Book chapters
1. Allard,K.; Biswas,U.N.; Poussette, A( 2020). Using a Gender Lens at Work:
Organizational Values, Gender Safety Climate and Work Environment. In Aronsson, A.,
Berntson, E., Björk, L., Bolin, M. & Corin, L. (Eds.) Att synliggöra och motverka
ojämställdhet i arbetslivet. En vänbok till Annika Härenstam (To make visible and
counteract inequalities in working life. A dedication to Annika Härenstam) (pp117-136)).
Helsingborg: Komlitt förlag Komlitt fölag: Sweden. ISBN-978-91-7251-213-9
2. Biswas, U.N. (In Press). Challenges related to Work Life Balance, Equity and
Equality in Course Module on Youth, Gender and Identity in Semester II of BA
(Honours) Psychology. IGNOU, New Delhi.
3. Biswas,U.N.(2017) . Attractive Work in a Globalized Context. In Biswas, U.N., Allard, K, Pousstte, A., and Harenstam, A. (authored) Understanding Attractive ork in a
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Globalized World: Studies from India and Sweden. Springer: Singapore. ISBN-978-981-10-6131-8
4. Biswas, U.N.; Allard,K.; Harenstam, A; Poussette, A.;(2016) Cognitive Interview as an
Effective Method in Cross-Cultural Research: A Study of Organizational Leaders in
Sweden and India. Published in the e-book titled, Unity, Diversity and Culture(43-47)
based on presentations at the Reims 2014 Congress, available at http://www.iaccp.org/ebooks
5. Rajput, K. N.; Biswas, U. N.; and Rajput, D. (2015). The relationship of Perception of Illegitimate Task with Perceived Justice, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, and Work Engagement among Public and Private Sector Employees. In Kalpana Jain and Tarun, K. Sharma edited Mind and Society: Indian Perspective (pp 14-29), Himanshu Publications, Udaipur,, ISBN: 978-81-7906-470-2.
6. Biswas,U.N.(2014). Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India. In U.N.Biswas (ed.) Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India (pp 1-30), Concept Publications, New Delhi. . ISBN-13:978-93-5125-001-2
7. Biswas,U.N. (2014). Domestic Violence against Women and its Health Implications. In U.N. Biswas (ed.) Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India (pp189-209), Concept Publications, New Delhi. . ISBN-13:978-93-5125-001-2
8. Biswas,U.N. and Shah, M.(2014). The Stress, Adaptation And Coping Pattern of Mothers with Children Having Cerebral Palsy. In U.N. Biswas (ed.) Social Psychology of Health: The Issues and Concerns in India (pp101-124 ), Concept Publications, New Delhi.ISBN-13:978-93-5125-01-2
9. Biswas, U. N.; Allard, K.; Pousette, A. & Härenstam, A. (2013). Cognitive interview as an effective method in cross-cultural research: A study of organizational leaders in Sweden and India. Compendium of Sweden India Gender Network (SIGN) collaborations, 94-113. New Delhi: Archana Press.
10. Allard, K., Biswas, U. N., Pousette, A., Härenstam, A., Jordansson, B., Dellve, L. (2013). The significance of ethical values on men's and women's managerial work. An explorative and comparative study of different organizational and cultural contexts. Compendium of Sweden India Gender Network (SIGN) collaborations, 83-93. New Delhi: Archana Press.
11. Biswas, U. N., and Essau, C. (2012). Violence against Women and Girls: The Case of
India. In Angela Browne-Miller (Ed.), Violence and Abuse in Society: Understanding a
Global Crisis, Volume 4 (pp 335-357). Praeger/ABC-CLIO: Santa Barbara. ISBN 13 9780313382765
12. Biswas, U. N. (2011). Positive thought therapy in people living with HIV/AIDS: A study of disease progression and coping strategies. In R . Sharma, and B. Palan (Eds. ), Hypnosis: Psycho-philosophical perspective and therapeutic relevance (pp 235-257). New Delhi: Concept Publications. ISBN-10: 8180697274;
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13. Biswas, U. N.; Kackar, P.; & Palan, B. M. (2011). Mind Programming as a tool to enhance socio-cognitive abilities: A study of school going adolescents. . In R. Sharma, and B. Palan (Eds.), Hypnosis: Psycho-philosophical perspective and therapeutic relevance (pp 267-279). New Delhi: Concept Publications. ISBN-10: 8180697274;
14. Biswas, U. N. (2011). Perception of organizational health, stress and commitment across different sectors: Are they differentially affected by global meltdown? In S. Samantray (Ed.) Wellbeing at workplace: A search for synergy (pp 117-141). ISBN-13, 9788188865598 ISBN-13, 9788188865598.
15. Patel, D.; & Biswas, U. N. (2011). Challenges for women in the workplace: Looking
for Synergy. In S. Samantray (Ed.) Wellbeing at workplace: A search for synergy (pp
162-174). Gagandeep Publishers: New Delhi, 162-174. ISBN-13, 9788188865598.
16. Patel, D.; and Biswas, U. N. (2011). The role of gender in the perception of leadership Effectiveness and influence strategies. In A. Sahay, S. Kasthia, and B. Patel (Eds.) Gender & Development (pp. 76-89). New Delhi: The Women Press. ISBN 9788189110314
17. Biswas, U. N. (2008). Bio-behavioral Interventions and Psycho-immunology of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)". In. R. Singh, Radheyshyam, and S. Singh (Eds.), Psychoneuroimmunology: A Behavioral Approach (pp155-189). New Delhi: Global Vision publishing House. ISBN 10 8182202620.
18. Biswas, U. N. (2007). Clinical Hypnotherapy as a method of psycho-neuro immunomodulation in HIV/AIDS. In R. Singh and Radheyshyam (Eds.), Psychology of Well Being, (pp 193-218). New Delhi: Global Vision Publications. ISBN 10 8182202620.
19. Biswas, U. N., & Daftuar, C. N. (2003). Sexuality and Health: Perceived Constraints and Coping Strategies among out-of-school Adolescents. In U. Vindhya (ed.) Psychology in India: Intersecting crossroads (pp. 176-201). New Delhi: Concept Publications. ISBN:9788180690297
20. Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2002). Institutional Leadership: A Value Based Approach. In S. M. Joshi, and Pushpanadham K. (Eds.), Value Based Leadership in Education (pp. 28-49). New Delhi: Anmol. ISBN 10 8126113138
Monographs
Biswas, U. N., Vogele, C., Roy, S., & Phukan, A.(2009). Module on mental health assessment and first-aid. Module developed under UKIERI, British Council Grant (2007-2008), submitted to UKIERI, British Council.
Biswas, U. N., & Gupta, A (2008). The effect of positive thought induction and relaxation on disease progression in people living with HIV/AIDS. Report submitted to Centre of Thoughtronics Studies, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara.
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Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2006). Spirituality , religiosity, and motivation:
Exploring the relationships. IRMA Working Paper Series No. 194.
Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2001). Legitimising leadership: A framework for institutional leadership. IRMA working Paper Series No. 160.
Daftuar, C. N., & Biswas, U. N. (2000). A study of sexuality and Health seeking Behaviour among out-of-school adolescents. Small Research Grants Report No. 13 (Ford Foundation award No. 0940-1148) Population Council India.
Biswas, U. N., & Shetty, A. (1998). Module on personnel management: Self-learning modules for school principals, Education Department, HRD Division, Commonwealth Secretariat: London.
Sarswathi, T. S., Radhika, S., & Biswas, U.N. (1995). Women, work and childcare: The need for options. Working Paper 13, Women Household Studies Information Centre, MS University, Baroda (Mimeo).
Biswas, S. N., & Biswas, U. N. (1995). Impact of cultural and caste on pro-economic attitudes and beliefs: A study across cultures with uneven development. IRMA Working Paper No. 72, Institute of Rural Management, Anand.
Webinars Co-ordinated and Delivered (During 2020 Pandemic) Organized a Webinar on,’ Organizational Effectiveness and Employee Mental Health During the period of Lock Down’ under the auspice of InterUniversity Centre for Teacher Education and Psychology. The M.S.University of Baroda,Vadodara, on 15th and 16th May,2020. Delivered a Webinar on, ’Mental Health During Lockdown” organized by department of Social Work, School of Liberal Studies and Education, Navarachana University on 29th April, 2020 Delivered a Webinar on, ’Mental Wellness to Overcome the Lockdown Crisis” , organized by Bharuch District Management Association and Inner wheel club of Bharuch, Gujarat on 26th May,2020 Delivered a Webinar on, ’The Upside of Stress: Staying Psychologically Fit and Productive During the Pandemic and Beyond” organized by the Department of Clinical Psychology, organized by Mizoram University, Aizawl, on 10th June,2020. Research Papers Presented/ Chaired/ Panelist in Conferences/Seminars
2020
Invited lecture on ‘Healthy Ageing in the Changing World: A Multi Disciplinary Perspective’
on18th January,2020 in the Two day National Seminar on,” Social Work Intervention with
Elderly: Community Engagement, Social Responsibility and Social Work Profession”, organized
by, Department of Social Work, Visva Bharati, in collaboration with National Institute of Social
Defense(NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi
on 8th
and 19th
January,2020.
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Invited lecture on “Psychodynamics of Schizophrenia” in the second module of Advanced
Hypnotherapy Workshop organized by Samanvaya Trust, Vadodara from 23rd
to 26th
of
January,2020.
2019
Presented a paper on” ‘Mindfulness, Generativity and Perceived Subjective Well-being’ as oral presentation’ in the V World Congress on Gerontology and Geriatrics, International Conference on Healthy Ageing in the Changing World’ on 21st and 22ndNovember,2019.
Invited as a State of the Art Lecture on” Making the Workplace Attractive: The role
of the ‘S’ factor-social responsibility and sustainable practices” in 3rd ICIOP 1st-2nd, November,2019, organized by Guru Nanakdev University, Amritsar
Invited lecture on “ Ethics at Workplace and Integrity”(30th October)on the
occasion of Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week by ONGC, Vadodara Invited as a resource person to take sessions on “Research Design and Application
of Data Analyses”(10th Ocober) in 1st National Workshop on Research Methods and Data Analyses by Department of Psychology by Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan from 9th-16th Ocober,2019.
Invited as a resource person to speak on,” Women and Mental Health”(30th
September) in a short term course on Women Studies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” delivered by Women Studies and Research Center, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara from 12th to 30th September,2019
Invited Speaker to deliver a lecture on ,” Value Based and Sustainable Elderly
Care Models: Perspectives and Approaches from India”(27th September) in National Conference on iIntegrative Approaches for Mental Health and Well-being organized by Department of Psychology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 27th-28th September,2019.
Invited to deliver a lecture on Gender Issues in Higher Education on 24th
June,2019 in the FDP under the aegis of Inter University Centre for Teacher Education (IUCTE), Department of Education, The M.S.University of Baroda.
Presented a paper titled ”Development of value-integrating and sustainable
models of homebased care” on 25th May(10.30-11.45)in a symposium organized by FORTE on New Conditions for an Active Ageing at Home - an International Comparative Perspective at the IAGG-ER conference(European Congress of International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics ) from 23rd to 25th May,2019 held at Gothia Towers Gothenberg, Sweden.
Presented a poster as a co-author titled,”Bringing Policy into Practice : Models
of value integrated care in Sweden and India”on 24th, May in the IAGG-ER conference(European Congress of International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics ) from 23rd to 25th May,2019 held at Gothia Towers Gothenberg, Sweden.
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Invited as a key note speaker on “quantum physics, consciousness, and neuro-
psychology”, 3 Day Festival on ' Legacy of Tibet' organized by Tibet House, Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 22nd to 24th March 2019 at Tibet House, New Delhi.
Took a Plenary session on the “Pursuing Happiness: A Positive Psychology
Approach” as a part of the International Conference , “Pursuit of Happiness: The Path of Philosophy and Counseling on 18th and 19th January 2019 at K.G Joshi College of Arts & N.G Bedekar College of Commerce, Thane, Mumbai.
2018
Presented a paper on “Innovation in Post-retirement occupation leading to active ageing through digital interventions” during 14th-15th December,2018 at Fore school of Management , New Delhi
Delivered a lecture on,” Practicing Ethics and Values in Behavior” as a part of
Faculty Development Programme organized under Madan Mohan Malviya scheme for Faculty Development Programme in Vanasthali Vidyapeeth on 23rd, December,2018.
Invited resource Person to deliver a talk on,”Manifesting Intangibles: A Neuro-
psychological Perspective” in the annual programme,” Reflections: manifesting Intangibles”(1st-3rd February,2019) organized by Department of Architecture, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara on 2nd February,2019.
Delivered a seminar on,”Development Of Value Intergrating And Sustainable
Models Of Home-Based Care” on 8th November: Thursday 2 pm-3.30 pm. at Department of Work Science and Sociology, Gothenberg University, Sweden.
Took two sessions were on History taking and Steps in Hypnotherapy, and
Practice of Induction Techniques: PMR, Eye Fixation, Breath Watching in The Workshop On Hypnotherapy (Level - I) Organized By Department Of Psychology Faculty Of Education And Psychology, The M. S. University Of Baroda, Vadodara, Oct 12 - Oct 16, 2018
Psycho-social interventions for health promoting behaviour among individuals
suffering from chronic/lifestyle related diseases .the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions 2018 (ICCBI 2018) organized by Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram from 27th to 29th September 2018
Human Resource and Marketing Consequences of Socially Responsible
Organizations. Oral presentation made under Division 1 Work and Organizational Psychology, on 26th June in 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP) 2018 with theme, “Connecting Science to Solutions“ in Palace de Congress, Montreal Canada, held from 25th to 30th June,2018.
Home Based Care Models for Elderly in India and Sweden: Value Perspective of
Stakeholders. Poster presentation in the 22nd International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology Congress with theme” Multiculturalism in a Global Perspective:
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Benefits and Challenges”,held from 1st of July to 5th of July,2018 by Guelph University, Guelph, Canada
Resource person in the round table conference to present on,” Importance
and validity of short term courses for skill development’ in the 5th Annual Conference on Society and Well-being on April 4, 2018, organized by Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences
Presented paper titled,’Perceived Social Responsibility and Buying intention
of body care products among adults’ in 21st Annual international conference of Indian Association of Management Development on 20th-21st January2018 organized by Faculty of Management Studies, The M.S. University of Baroda.
Valedictory address on Positive Psychology: Looking through a Critical Lens, in
BPA SILVER JUBILEE CONFERENCE organized by Bombay Psychology Association in collaboration with Smt. P. N. Doshi Women’s College on 12th and 13th January,2018.
2017
Presented paper on Work-Life Balance and Citizenship Behaviour among IT professionals in 27th Annual conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP),2017 under theme: Psychology of Millenials held from22nd to 24th December,2017, organized by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT, Kharagpur, and NAOP
Chaired the symposium on Millenials and Mental Health Research in India: Traditional and New/ Critical Paradigm in 27th Annual conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP),2017 under theme: Psychology of Millenials held from 22nd to 24th December,2017, organized by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT, Kharagpur, and NAOP
Presented a paper on ,”Enhancing Psychological Capital of Employees Using
Training Intervention”. At the National Conference on Rethinking People Management on 3rd and 4th February organized by Xavier School of Human Resource Management,Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Presented on” Managing Stress-Defeating Depression” in the CME held on 13th
January,2017, organized by Department of Psychiatry, Smt. B. K. Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth,Vadodara.
2016
Presented a paper titled,” Effect of Organizational Context on Perceptions of Leader Behaviours” in 26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology(NAOP), India, held during 29-31,2016, organized by Indian Institute of Technology,Chennai
Presented a paper titled,”Ethical Values and Workplace Behavior among IT
Professionals” in 26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology(NAOP), India, held during 29-31 December,2016, organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
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Presented a paper titled, ”Life Span Perspective on Leadership” in 26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology(NAOP), India, held during 29-31,December,,2016, organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.
Invited Lecture onTrajectory of Developments in Western Psychology and Its
Connections with Buddhist Psychology in a programme on ‘Awakening the Sanctity of Life: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body’ organized to celebrate Legacy of Tibet:Nalanda Tradition of Buddhism and Tibetan Medicine(Sowa Rigpa) and Astro-ScienceTradition from 9th to 13th of December organized by Tibet House, New Delhi.
Chaired a session (Session VIII) on ‘Stress! How a Buddhist faces it’ on 12th
December, 2016 in a programme on ‘Awakening the Sanctity of Life: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body’ organized to celebrate Legacy of Tibet: Nalanda Tradition of Buddhism and Tibetan Medicine(Sowa Rigpa) and Astro-ScienceTradition from 9th to 13th of December organized by Tibet House, New Delhi.
Chaired a session on Qualitative Research Methodology in Health Psychology
in the National Seminar on …… Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad.
Making the workplace attractive: Multiple perspectives in the 25thSilver Jubilee
Convention of National Academy of Psychology-India, held in Allahabad University, Allahabad, from 2nd to 5th of January,2016.
Chaired a thematic session on “Social Psychology” (TS -4 at10.30 to11.30) in
25thSilver Jubilee Convention of National Academy of Psychology-India, held in Allahabad university, Allahabad, from 2nd to 5th of January,2016.
2015
Member of Panel discussion on “Stress Coaching” in 2nd International Conference on, “Stress Management Professional”(ICSMP,2015), held by Osmania University, Hyderabad on 6th and 7th November,2015.
Save the Girl Child- Can a public campaign produce effective change, paper
presented in Centenary Conference, held by Dept. of Psychology, The M.S. University of Kolkata from 9thto 11th October,2015.
Social Psychology of Health – issues and concerns in India. Seminar at the
Institute of Stress Medicine, Region VästraGötaland on 11th April,2015
Corporate Social Responsibility Law in India – Issues and concerns, Seminar at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University on 7th May,2015.
2014 Addiction and Rehabilitation in Children-A nature and Nurture Perspective.
Key Note address on the theme De-addiction and Nature-Nurture(19th December),2nd International Conference by SuKrut, Bangalore, on “Panoramic Vista: Perspectives on Therapeutic Applications “ on 18th and 19th December,2014 at Sampurna Montfort College, , Bengaluru, India.
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Presented Breakfast seminar on HRM in Asia-“Understanding CSR and Equal Opportunities as important HR issues: A study of Indian and Swedish managers”, on 21st November at Centre for Global HRM, Gothenberg University
Seminar at department of Sociology and Work Science, Gothenberg University
(Arbetslivochvälfärdsseminarium) on “Mandatory CSR law: A boon or a bane?” on March,17th,2015
The interpretation of equal opportunities for men and women in the
organization. A study of managers in India and Sweden. Presented in 22nd Congress of International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology, Reims July 2014.
Cognitive Interviews as a Method for Effective Cross-Cultural Research: A Study
of Organizational Leaders in Sweden and India. Presented in 22nd Congress of International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology, Reims July 2014.
Statistical Invariance Testing as a Method for Effective Cross-Cultural
Research: a Study of Organizational Leaders in Sweden and India. Submitted to 22nd Congress of International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology, Reims July 2014.
Chaired a Thematic Session on HIV/AIDS(DIV08-OC09,11th July,2014, from
4.30 to 6.00p.m.) during the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology in Paris, France from July 8th to 13th, 2014.
Women Make the Earth a Better Place: A Paradox in India.paper presented in the thematic session of State Politics ( DIV-03-OC 06004)on 11th July, 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology in Paris, France from July 8th to 13th, 2014.
Hypnotherapeutic Intervention to Arrest Disease Progression,Improve Psychological and Physical Health in People Living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA). Paper presented in Thematic Session on HIV/AIDS(DIV08-OC09,11th July,2014, from 4.30 to 6.00p.m.) during the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology in Paris, France from July 8th to 13th, 2014.
Sex Selective Abortion and Female Feticide- Can a Public Campaign Produce Effective Changes:A comparative Analysis of Two States. Paper presented in International Conference on Women and Millennium Goals: A Social Work Response, held at Faculty of Social Work, The M.S.University of Vadodara on 13th-14th February,2014.
2013
Cognitive interview as an effective method in cross cultural research. A study of organizational leaders in Sweden and India. Sweden India Gender Network conference held at Tata Institute of Social Work (TISS), Mumbai on28th-30th November.
The significance of ethical values on men’s and women’s managerial work. An explorative and comparative study of different organizational and cultural contexts. Sweden India Gender Network conference held at Tata Institute of Social Work (TISS), Mumbai on28th-30th November.
Keynote address on Stress and Chronic Illness: Selected Interventions. Stress Management Professional, Annual Convention of International Stress Management Association(ISMA) held at National Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises(NISME), Hyderabad, 8th-9th November.
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Hypnosis and Psychoneuroimmunology. Paper presented in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Mind and Society: The Indian Perspective hosted by Department of Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Humanities, M.L.S.University, Udaipur, Rajasthan on 30th and 31st March,2013.
Cognitive Interviewing as a Method of Cross-Cultural Research. Paper presented in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Research methods in Social Work, hosted by Faculty of Social Work,The M.S.University of Baroda,Vadodara on 6th and 7th of February,2013
2012
Employer Branding as Perceived Ethical Values: A study of Managers from Educational and Health Sector Organizations in India, paper presented in 13th Biennial conference of International Society for the Study of Work and Organizational Values hosted by Department of Management Studies from 24th to 27th June at Goa.
The Relationship of Perception of Illegitimate Task with Perceived Justice and
Work Engagement among the Public and Private Sector Employees Paper presented in seminar on Illegitimate Task in the Department of Work Science, Gothenberg University, Sweden, Held on 18th, April,2012
2011
Going Global- Perceived Justice, Illegitimate task, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Employee Engagement across Different Sectors of Organizations. Paper presented in International conference on Social Justice and Human Development, held at the Department of Psychology, University of Allhabad, Allhabad from 18th to 20th of Dec,2011.
Perceived Illegitimate Task, Emotional labour and Work Place Behaviour: A
Study of Employees across Private and Public Sectors. Paper presented in the XXI Annual Convention of NAOP & International Conference on Human Development and Poverty: Alternative Conceptualization and Measurement, held at Institute of Rural Management, Anand from 11th to 13th December,2011.
2010 Social Psychology of Health: Trends and Issues in India. Concept Introduction as
a part of the Symposium on Social Psychology of Health: Trends and Issues in India as a part of XXth Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology(NAOP), JNU ,New Delhi, 12th-15th December,2010.
Effectiveness of life skills intervention on psychosocial parameters among
Tibetan school adolescents. Division/Theme: 003. IAAP Division 3 Psychology and Societal Development International Congress of Applied Psychology 2010 (ICAP 2010), 11 – 16 July 2010, being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
Hypnotherapeutic Interventions and the Framework of Positive Psychology.
Invited special lecture at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Positive Psychology and Health Interventions and strategies” held at Department of Psychology under DRS(II), M. D. University, Rothak, Haryana, (March, 28-29).
The role of gender schema in understanding self, others, and the leadership
attributes of male and female leaders. Invited lecture at “International conference
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on Gender Development in the World of Work” held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (March, 25-27,2010).
2009
Perception of Organizational Health, Organizational Stress and commitment across Different Sectors in the Era of Global Meltdown. Paper presented at UGC sponsored National Conference on “Well-being in the Work Place Search for Synergy” held at Government College,Sector-11, Chandigarh on 25th March.
Mental Health Awareness and Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders among
Primary Health Care Seekers of Vadodara: A survey. Paper presented at UGC sponsored National Seminar on Mental Health and Human Rights, held at the Faculty of Social Work from 27th to 28th February, 2009.
Clinical Hypnotherapy as an Effective Intervention Strategy to Affect Coping
Strategies and Locus of health Control in people living with HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at The 7th National Conference of Hypnotherapy The Therapy for New Millenium, held at The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara from 9th to 11th January,2009.
Positive Thought Therapy and Psycho-immunology of People Living with
HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at The 7th National Conference of Hypnotherapy The Therapy for New Millenium, held at The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara from 9th to 11th January,2009.
Mind Programming as a tool to enhance Socio-cognitive Abilities A Study of
School-going Adolescents. Paper presented at The 7th National Conference of Hypnotherapy The Therapy for New Millenium, held at The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara from 9th to 11th January, 2009.
2006 Spirituality, Religiousity, Work-motivation: Exploring the Relationship. Paper
presented Paper presented at 16th National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) Conference, held at IIT Bombay, Mumbai, December(14th-16th),2006.
Psycho-neuro-immunology and HIV/AIDS: The Framework of Research. Paper
presented at 16th National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) Conference,held at IIT Bombay, Mumbai,December(14th-16th),2006.
The role of clinical hypnotherapy in the psycho-neuro-immuno-modulation
of HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at National Seminar on Psychophysiology of Wellbeing, held at Dept.of Psychology, M.D. University, Rothak,Haryana,March(28-29), 2006.
2005
Mental health and coping strategies among working and nonworking
women.Paper presented at IVth International Congress on Women, Work, and Health held in New Delhi, November (27-30), 2005.
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Crime against Women: A profile of Gujarat. Paper presented at IVth International Congress on Women, Work, and Health held in New Delhi, November (27-30), 2005.
2004
The neuro-endocrinology of stress, & bronchial asthma: Hypnotherapy as a tool of management. Paper presented in the National Conference on Behavioural Medicine held in the Department of clinical psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore (July 15-17, 2004).
Psycho-neuro-immunology, pathways in pathogenesis & reversal of
immune disorder. Paper presented in the National Conference on Behavioural Medicine held in the Department of clinical psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore (July 15-17, 2004).
Perceived stress, quality of work life, and subjective well being among Gujarat police
personnel. Paper presented in the XV Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) held in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur February (27-29),2004.
2003 Being emotionally and spiritually intelligent: Does it help in improving quality
of life of HIV Positive individuals and drug addicts. Paper Presented in 7th International and 38th National Conference of Indian association of Applied Psychology held in the Department of Psychology, J. N. V. University Jodhpur.
2002
A comparative study of professionals working, non-professional working, and non-working women across mental health, and coping strategies. Paper presented in conference on Women and stress held in the Department of Psychology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Nov. 23-24). 2001
A Psycho-cultural analysis of trauma and coping of earthquake: a case of Gujarat. Paper Presented in the 17th Annual Meeting of The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies held in New Orleans, Lousiana (USA) December 6-9, 2001.
A psycho-cultural analysis of trauma and coping of earthquake victims: A case of Gujarat. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of Reaching Underserved Trauma Survivors through Community-Based Programme (Dec,6th -9th), Page 38, Louisiana, USA.
2000 Sexuality and health: perceived constraints and coping strategies among out-
of school adolescents. Paper presented in the XI Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology held in the Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
1998
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Ecological worldview of students in professional and non– professional degree courses. First Annual Conference on Management of Environment: Challenges and strategies, January (11– 2), Vadodara.
1997 A comparative profile of scheduled caste, scheduled tribe and upper caste
individuals on pro-economic attitudes, beliefs and values. Paper presented at 2nd ASIAN and 33rd IAAP International conference February (26-28), held at Hardwar.
1996 Effect of Cultural and Caste on Pro– economic attitudes: A cross–cultural study.
Paper presented in the XXVI International Congress of Psychology, held at Montreal, August (16–21), Canada.
Proeconomic attitudes, belief and awareness of socio– economically mobile and
immobile caste and tribal groups. Paper presented in the XXVI International Congress of Psychology held at Montreal, August (16–21), Canada.
Effect of goal setting behaviour and economic efficacy expectation on socio-
economic mobility. Paper presented at the 1st ASIAN and XXXII Congress of Psychology, held at the department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
1991
Perception of Socio-economic status of mobile and immobile caste groups. Annual Convention of NAOP, held at the Department of Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
1989 Indigenisation of the concept of happiness in Indian context. UGC sponsored National
Conference on Indigestion in Psychology, Held at the Department of Psychology, Allahabad University, Allahabad.
1988
Psycho-socio parameters of learned helplessness. Indian Science Congress held at Pune. Seminars/Workshops/ Symposia Coordinated
Biswas,U.N.(2019). Convened 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology organized by Deprtment of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara collaboration with Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology on 23rd-24th February,2019.
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Biswas,U.N.(2019). Organized an One-day International Capacity Building Workshop on “Development of ValueIntegrating and Sustainable Models of Home-Based Care (VICE)” on Monday, 25th February 2019 funded by: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi.
Biswas,U.N.(2018) Coordinated a symposium titled,” Behaviour Change Communication for Health Promotion and Health Care Intervention (no:35918) under section of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine on 29th June in 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP) 2018, Montreal ,Canada, held from 25th to 30th June,2018
Biswas,U.N.(2016). Convener of Symposium on Ethics, Values and
Organizational Performance (NAOP2016SYMP08), on 29th, December.2016 in
26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) organized by, IIT
Madras, Chennai, on the theme of Psychology and the Future of Work Department of
Management Studies from 29 - 31 December 2016
Biswas,U.N.(2016). Convener of Social Psychology stream, in the Full day Workshop on Psychology Education and Teaching on 28th December,2016 in 26th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) organized by, IIT Madras, Chennai, on the theme of Psychology and the Future of Work Department of Management Studies from 29 - 31 December 2016
Biswas,U.N.(2016). Director,National Seminar on Promoting Mental Health through Positive Psychology.Held at Department of Psychology, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, on 4th and 5th March,2016.
Biswas,U.N.(2016).Organized a symposium on” Media, Mental Health and Society” in Centenary Conference held by Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta from 9th to 11th October, 2015.
Biswas,U.N.(2014).Director, workshop on Counseling Skills for Lady Constables of Vadodara City from 27th to 31st of January, 2014 at Department of Psychology, The Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda.
Biswas,U.N.(2014).Director, National Seminar on Research Methodology in Social Sciences sponsored by ICSSR, Western Regional Office and The M.S.University of Baroda, from 6th to 10th January,2014 at Department of Psychology, The Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M.S.University of Baroda.
Biswas,U.N.(2010).National Symposium on “Social Psychology of Health: current Trends and Issues in India”, as a part of XXth Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology(NAOP), JNU,New Delhi, 12th-15th December,2010.
Biswas,U.N.(2007).A series of workshops on “Stress Management through Hypnotherapy“, were conducted for the students and staff members of Roehampton University, London, UK., September and October,2006.
Biswas,U.N.(2005).Organized a National Seminar on Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine with a sub theme on HIV/AIDS at the Department of Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, March 7- 8, 2005.
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Biswas,U.N.(2004).Workshop on Hypnosis and Clinical application held on 17th July 2004 in the National Conference on Behavioral Medicine held in the Department of clinical psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. July 15-17, 2004.
Biswas,U.N.(1999).Workshop on ‘Effective Communication Skills’ on behalf of Association of Stress Research and Management (ASRAM), April (14-15), 1999.
Biswas,U.N.(1998).Psychology – Industry Interface’, Under the auspices of Department of Psychology, The M.S.University, Vadodara, 24th November 1998.
Biswas,U.N.(1996).Workshop on ‘Scientific Writing: for Research Scholars and Young Teachers, held in in Department of Psychology, The M.S.University, Vadodara, January (4–5), 1997.
Editorial Responsibilities
Associate Editor, Psychological Studies, Sage Publication, official publication of National Academy of Psychology.
Member, Editorial Board
1. Journal of Indian Health Psychology, Global Journals ISSN : 0973-5755
2. Stress Management Professional: An International Journal, ISSN No:2347-9124.
3. Advances in Psychology, Published from Department o f Psychology, BHU, Varanasi. 4. Journal of Psychology. Published by KRE Publishers. Website: ww.krepublishers.com PRINT: ISSN 0976-4224, ONLINE: 2456-6292
5. International Journal of Indian Psychology (Open Access). Published by Redshine publications from S.P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. ISSN2348-5396(e). www.ijip.in
Reviewers Panel
1. Psychological Studies, Sage Publication, official publication of National Academy of Psychology.
2. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, official publication of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology.
3. Article Editor-Sage Open Access Journal .
Experience with Work Oraganizations as an I/O psychologist
I have been engaged in taking exit interviews, recruitment interviews and doing short trainings for improving behavioral/ soft skill the Public Sector and Private Sector industries in and around Baroda. Some of the organizations are, GSFC, ONGC, GAIL etc.
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Membership of Professional Associations
Member, International Association of Applied Psychology(Division 8 :
Organizational Behavior/ Industrial Psychology) Member, International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology. Member, National Academy of Psychology (NAOP)-India Life Member, Indian Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), India.
(Urmi Nanda Biswas)