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Internal Quality Assurance Cell Initiatives

School of Liberal Studies, PDPU (2018-2019)

• IQAC formed on –September 5, 2012

It may be noted that to assure and enhance internal quality in teaching-learning,

administration and research activities of the various schools, IQAC and IQEChave been

constituted on 5th September 2012 at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

Following is the executive summary of the initiatives undertaken by the School and the

challenges faced:

(a)Curriculum Development and the Course Basket –

1. Curriculum Review –Various Boards of Studies meeting were held and after

thoughtful deliberations, paper titles in courses of Environmental Studies were

changed with added rigor.

(b) Faculty and Staff Recruitment –

Following recruitment is done:

1. Ms. Gurvinder Kaur- Lecturer in the area of Economics

2. Dr Hiren Solanki- Librarian

3. Mr. RonakGopani- Media Lab Assistant

4. Mr.RajendraThakor -Media Lab Assistant

Sequence of Faculty Members:

1. Prof Nigam Dave

2. Prof. Ashvin Dave

3. Prof Pradeep Mallik

4. Dr Prashanta Panda

5. Dr Tejas Dave

6. Dr Ashish Joshi

7. Dr Ritu Sharma

8. Dr Sanjay Pradhan

9. Dr Chaitanya Vyas

10. Dr Neeta Sinha

11. Dr Harmik Vaishnav

12. Dr SriramDivi

13. Dr Anurag Srivastava

14. Dr Sitakanta Mishra

15. Dr NausheenNizami

16. Dr Venkatram Reddy

17. Dr Venkat Krishnan

18. Dr Urmi Satyan

19. Dr Supriya Paul

20. Dr Niyati Trivedi

21. Dr Neeta Khurana

22. Mr. Manoj Sahoo

23. Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy

24. Mr. Mukund Shukla

25. Ms. Gurvinder Kaur

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Research and Publications

Total number of ongoing research Projects: 04

Ongoing consultancy projects: 01

Total number of Research Projects Completed: 03

Total number of Articles Published: 55

Full papers in conference proceedings: 04

Total Number of Books Published: 05

Total number of Book Chapters Published:11

International Conference Participation: 17

National Conference and Workshops participation: 48

Seminars, Conferences, and 0workshops conducted: 50

(c) Collaborative Research Project –

Completed During the Assessment Year

Sl.No Project Details Faculty involved Funding

Agency

Funding Amount

1 Signs and symbols in

Political

Communication

Prof Pradeep

Mallik

ICSSR 2,50,000

2 Early Impact

assessment of ONGC

CSR Activity in

Dahod District,

Gujarat

Prof Pradeep

Mallik (PI)

Dr

NausheenNizami,

MrMukund Shukla

ONGC Rs.9,52,000

3 International Research

Project with

EdithCowan

University, Australia

titled “Women’s

Economic

Empowerment in

Asia:Psychosocial and

Anthropological

factors”

Dr. Ritu Sharma

Dr. Neeta Sinha

Dr. Neeta Khurana

Dr. Supriya Paul

Prof Pestonjee

Edith

Cowan

University,

Australia

$6,360.00(AUD)

Ongoing Research Projects

Sl.No Project Details Faculty

involved

Funding

Agency

Funding

Amount

1 HIV/AIDS Control Strategies: An

Assessment of Self Concept, Gender

Issues, Role of Government and

Voluntary Sector in Gujarat State,

India

Dr Sriram

Divi (PI)

Dr Ritu

Sharma

Dr Neeta

Khurana

ICSSR 5,50,000/-

2 “Recruitment Discrimination against Dr Ritu Edith 3,93,499/-

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Older Workers in India: The case

Study of Accounting Assistants”.

Sharma (PI)

Dr Neeta

Khurana

Dr Sriram

Divi

Cowan

University,

Australia

Awarded During the Assessment Period

Sl.No Project Details Faculty involved Funding

Agency

Funding

Amount

1 Analysing Impact of Automation

on Employment: Assessment and

Policy for IT-BPM Sector

Dr

NausheenNizami

(PI)

DrTulika

Tripathi from

CUG

ICSSR 4,50,000

2 A Study of Happiness in MSME

Sector in context of Gujarat

Dr. A B Joshi

Dr. Ashvin

Dave & Dr.

Tejas Dave

ICSSR 10,50,000

Consultancy Projects:

Sl.No Project Details Faculty

involved

Funding

Agency

Funding

Amount

1 Social Impact Assessment Project on

VrindavanGaamYojana Scheme of

Government of Gujarat

Dr Neeta

Khurana

(PI)

Dr Sriram

Divi

Dr Ritu

Sharma

Government

of Gujarat

10,00,000

2 Developing CFSC- Compliance

Monitoring System’

Dr Neeta

Sinha

UNICEF 1,59,500

(d)Publications in Journals:

Prof Ashvin Dave

• Dave Ashvin (2018), “Decoding Profitability Blackbox of Indian Banking Sector –

An Empirical Study”,International Journal of Management Studies, pp 60-65 Vol.

V(4) (1) October 2018, (ISSN 2249-0302) (Impact Factor 2.6)

• Dave Ashvin (2018), “Determinants of Public Sector Banks’ Profitability: Evidences

From India”,International Journal of Management and Applied Sciences, Vol. V(4)

(10) January 2019, (ISSN 2394--7926 (Impact Factor 3.98)

• Dave Ashvin and Raval A. (2018), “ Performance Evaluation of Public Sector Mutual

Funds – Evidences from India”, International Journal of Management Studies, pp

32-37 Vol. V(4) (9) October 2018, (ISSN 2249-0302) (Impact Factor 2.6)

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Dr Prashanta Panda

• Panda P.C., 2018, “Entrepreneurship and Inclusion in Value Chains for Poverty

Reductions” published in UGC referred journal (2018) in , Pg 65-75 in Review of

Research Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, October 2018, impact factor (5.763-uif) , ISSN:

2249-894X

• Raje V.S., Panda R., Panda P.C., 2018 “Political Economy of Refugee Crisis” published

in UGC referred journal (2018) in , Pg 01-11 in Review of Research Journal, Volume 8,

Issue 2, November 2018, impact factor (5.763-uif) , ISSN: 2249-894X

• Panda P.C., Panda R., Sahoo M.K., 2018, “Riding on Liquidity, Demonetization and

Digitalization: Revisiting Budget 2017-18” in Asian Journal of Multidimensional

Research (AJMR) ISSN: 2278-4853 (UGC approved journal 2018) , Volume 7, Issue

10, October 2018, impact factor (5.443-uif)

• Mohanty S, Das B, Panda P C, Sahoo P. R. “Technological and Organisational Dynamics

Influencing E-marketing, an Empirical Analysis of Preference Patterns of Consumers

Acceptance for Online Retail (E-tailers)” Jour of Adv Research in Dynamical & Control

Systems, Vol. 11, 07-Special Issue, 2019; ISSN 1943-023X

Dr Ashish Joshi

• An Study on OCTAPAC Culture in Selected Banks of Gujarat', Kaav International

Journal of Economics, Commerce & Business Management, pp. 94, mar 2019 ISSN :

2348-4969

• 'A study on HR Practices in Engineering Industries of Selected District of Gujarat.',

Kaav International Journal of Law, Finance & Industrial Relations, pp. 54, jan 2019

ISSN: 2349-2589

• 'Corporate Governance in India : Contemporary Issues and Challenges ', Kaav

International Journal of Law, Finance & Industrial Relations, pp. 36, feb 2019,ISSN.

2349-2589

• 'United States - China trade War And its effects on Global Economy', International

Journal of Management Studies, pp. 70, jan 2019 ISSN: 2249-0302

• 'HRM Mechanism prevailing in selected MSMEs of Bhavnagar District', International

Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews , pp. 81, jun 2019 ISSN NO. 2348-1269

• A Study on Independent Directors and Companies Act, 2013', International Journal of

Management and Applied Science,, pp. 64, aug 2018ISSN: 2249-0302

• 'A Comparative Study on Working Capital Management and Cash Flow Analysis

Practices of Selected Companies in FMCG Industry', International Journal of

Management Studies, pp. 80, Oct 2018ISSN: 2249-0302

• 'Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA), 2016: Implementation and Issues', International

Journal of Management Studies, pp. 96, Oct 2018ISSN: 2249-0302

• 'A Study on Contemporary Issues and Challenges in front of Transforming India

Initiative', Synergy Journal of Management, pp. 1, Dec 2018 ISSN NO. 0973-922x

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Dr Ritu Sharma

• Sharma, Ritu; Khurana, Neeta; Bagrij, Anna. Satisfaction of Life of Slum Dwellers Pre-

and Post- Rehabilitation in India. Scholedge International Journal of

Multidisciplinary & Allied Studies ISSN 2394-336X, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 10, p. 104-111,

apr. 2019. ISSN 2394-336X.

• Jasubhai, S., Sharma, R. &Mukundan, C.R. (2018) Encoding, Emotional Control and

personality traits of University Students-A Comparative Study ,Indian Journal of

Health &Well being. –Vol 9(4), April 2018. Peer-reviewed journal indexed with

EBSCO, ProQuest, J-Gate, Cabell’s Directory, etc. Journals is approved by UGC

(Journal No 42787)-2018, NAAS rating of 4.13. ISSN-p-22295356, e-2321-3698.

• Pimple, J., Sharma, R. &Patki S.M.(2018),Stress Indicators among College Students:

A Correlational Study of Family Environment and Drinking temptation, Stress

Management Professional: An International Journal (SMPIJ)-Vol 6(1) UGC Approved

Journal No.: 42941,2018 Cosmos Impact Factor 2015:3.569

Dr Sanjay Pradhan

• Declassifying the Narratives of Subhas Chandra Bose’, World Focus (ISSN 2230-

8458), pp. 70-76, February 2019

Dr Chaitanya Vyas

• Vyas, Chaitanya, Evaluating state tourism websites using Search Engine Optimization

tools, Tourism Management (ISSN: 0261-5177), vol 73(c), Jan. 2019, pp. 64-70.

Dr Neeta Sinha

• Effects of Age on the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Mental Illness,

Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, April –June 2019, ISSN 0976-

6795

• Does Marital Bliss lower the care giving burden “International Journal of Humanities

and Social Sciences”, June-July 2019, Vol.8 Issue 4. ISSN 2319-393X. Impact factor

4.8

• An analysis of stress levels of women in emergency services in Gujarat" 'Journal for

Psycho social Research' Jan –June 2018, ISSN No. 0973-5410

• "Academic factors and stress: An empirical study with suggestive measures",

Research Zone India (ISSN:2319-8168), Vol 06, Issue 02(2018)pg 102-106

• A psychosocial study of Stress and school students, Journal of Psychosocial

research(e-ISSN 0976-3937) Vol 12, Issue 2(2018)pg 417-423

Dr Harmik Vaishnav

• The Influence of Gandhi on Life and Work of JRD Tata: A Study in Comparison”

published in International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature

[IJRHAL] Vol. VII, No. 3 March 2019 a peer reviewed, referred journal approved by

UGC vide Sr. No. 40893. E-ISSN 2321-8878 Pg. no 263-270

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• “The Mahatma of Communication” published in PEOPLE: International Journal of

Social Sciences Vol V issue 1. May 2019 a peer reviewed, referred journal. ISSN

2454-5899. Pg. 727-737

Dr Sriram Divi

• Sriam D, GoswamiSubrangsu ,2019, ‘Factors affecting the Cleanliness of Urban

Streets: Perspective of Street Sweepers of Ahmedabad’, Public Affairs and

Governance, ISSN: 2321-2128(impact factor: 4.414)

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

• "Dragon’s Footprint Bound to Fade, Sooner or Later", World Focus, January 2019

• “Nuclear Energy in India Changing Dynamics of Public Opposition and Social

Acceptance”, FAULTLINES - The K.P.S. Gill Journal of Conflict & Resolution,

ISBN: 978-93-87809-48-2, Vol. 23, 2018.

• “S-400 Triemf: Analysing Strategic Dimensions”, Defence and Diplomacy, vol. 8, no.

1, Oct-Dec 2018, pp. 37-46, (ISSN: 23473703)

• “The Korean Nuclear Imbroglio: Can India be a Muted Spectator?”,Artha – Journal of

Social Sciences, ISSN: 0975329X, vol. 17, no. 4, 47, 2018, pp. 17-34.

• “The Nuclear Prodigal in Korean Peninsula”, World Focus, 465, September 2018,

ISSN 2230-8458.

• “From VasudhaivaKutumbakam to SahanauBhunaktu: The Shaping of India’s Global

Leadership”, World Focus, 463, July 2018, ISSN 2230-8458.

Dr Venkatram Reddy

• Rural Development @Digital Innovation: Digital Setu to Digital India Programme in

online international interdisciplinary Research Journal/22499598/ issue-06

• Impact of Swachh Bharat Mission on Religious Service Centers (Pandal): A Study of

AmbajiPandals/ in online international interdisciplinary Research Journal/22499598

• Environmental Beautification: Comparative Study of Sabarmati and Musi

Rivers/VNSGU journal of management and administration/ 0975 6361/ issue 1&2

Dr VenkatKrsihan

• Published an article titled “Realist Thoughts in Thirukkural” in the Indian Journal of

Political Science, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2018, pp.996-1002 (ISSN 0019-5510)

Dr Urmi Satyan

• “Role of Language and Culture in a Diasporic Society”, in “The Academia: An

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Literary Theory, ISSN

2347-2073,Vol. VII, Issue IV, Oct. 2018 U.G.C. Journal No. 44829

• “Portrayal of a Diasporic Life in Meena Alexander’s Fault Lines With Special

Reference to the Role of Language” V GNOSIS An International Journal of English

Language and Literature) ISSN-2394-0131 (UGC Journal No 48815), Vol.5, No.2

January 2019.

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Dr Supriya Pal

• Analyzing the organizational culture of a nationalized bank in India from the

generation perspective/2394-7780/ Issue 4 (XIII), October-December 2018

• Liberal Studies Journal/ Vol. 3, Issue 2 / July - December 2018/ISSN 2455-

9857/GYAN BOOKS PVT. LTD/Supriya Pal, Mohammed Amine Chabane-Inclusion

of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process in the Indian Corporate Sector

Dr Niyati Shah

• “Holding Boundaries: Appearance and Evasion of Gendered Self as Performed in the

Self-Narrative by Jayshankar ‘Sundari’”/ The Criterion: An International Journal in

English/ ISSN: 0976-8165/Vol. 9, Issue – IV, August 2018

• “Acts of Accretion and Acts of Abrasion: Exploring Textually and Performatively

Constituted Identity of BinodiniDasi as represented in her Self-Narratives”./ IJELLH

(International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities)/ISSn:

2321-7065/Vol. 6, Issue – 10, October 2018

Dr Neeta Khurana

• Sharma, Ritu; Khurana, Neeta; Bagrij, Anna. Satisfaction of Life of Slum Dwellers

Pre- and Post- Rehabilitation in India. Scholedge International Journal of

Multidisciplinary & Allied Studies ISSN 2394-336X, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 10, p. 104-111,

Apr. 2019. ISSN 2394-336X.

• ‘Feminist Perspectives on Maternity Benefits: Disparities in Legal Jurisprudence’ has

been published in UGC approved International Journal of English Language,

Literature in Humanities ( IJELLH) Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2018 pp 76-86.

• ‘Wars, Words, and Identities in ‘No Longer Human’ by Osamu Dazai, and

‘Steppenwolf' by Hermann Hesse’ has been published in UGC approved International

Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities ( IJELLH) Volume 6, Issue

11, November 2018 Pgs 501-510.

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

• Sahoo M. K., P Patel, R Patel, 2018, Grassroots Energy Security for India’s Poor and

Women Empowerment: An Assessment of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Journal of

Governance and Public Policy, ISSN 2231-0924, Vol. 8, No 2, July-Dec 2018, pp. 18-

27

• P C Panda, R Panda, M K Sahoo, 2018, Riding on Liquidity, Demonetization and

Digitalization: Revisiting Budget 2017-18, Asian Journal of Multidimensional

Research, ISSN: 2278-4853, 7(10), October, pp.189-193

Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy

• Chakraborty, A. (2019, May). Digital India Campaign and Indian Women: A Critical

Study.International Journal of Research and Analytical Review: E-ISSN 2348-1269,

P- ISSN 2349-5138 , 6(2), 249-251.

• Chakraborty, A. (2019, April-June). Uncovering The Twitter Priority Of Digital India

Initiative Over A Period Of One Year From November 21, 2016 To November 20,

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2017. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research (ISSN: 2394 - 7780),

6(2 (XVIII)), 73-85.

• Chakraborty, A. (2019, April-June). Cashless Economy and India: A Feasibility

Analysis Vis-À-Vis The State Of Digital Divide. International Journal of Advance

and Innovative Research (ISSN 2394 - 7780), 6(2 (XXXII)), 81-84.

• Chakraborty, A. (2019, May). Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Vis-a-Vis Digitally

Empowered India: A Brief Analysis. Research Review International Journal of

Multidisciplinary (ISSN 2455-3085), 4(5), 1359-1361.

(E) Books Authored and Edited:

Dr Ritu Sharma

• Sharma, R. & Khurana, N. (2018) Reform and Rehabilitation of Bootlegger

Women of Chhara Community An Impact Assessment Report of SakhiSahay:

An Initiative of Ahmedabad City Police. ISBN 9788193390313

Dr Neeta Sinha

• Impact Assessment of Stress level of Women Working in 181 ABHAYAM Women

Helpline: A Psycho-Social Analysis. ISBN No.:978-93-8639-762-1, March 2018.

Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi

• ‘Contemporary HR Concerns’, Book titled - Contemporary Concerns: Strategic,

Economic, Media, Gender and Beyond, 2018, ISBN: 9789386397744,Kalpaz

Publications, New Delhi

Dr Harmik Vaishnav

• Wander & Wonder With Words- A book of word various word puzzles prepared by

me over the years of English teaching for students’ learn with fun. Published by Avon

Publishing House, Delhi in 2019. ISBN 978-81-938897-2-5

Dr NausheenNizami

• Decent work: Concept, Theory and Measurement, Palgrave-Macmillan, April 2017,

ISBN: 978-981-10-2194-7. Co-authored by Prof Narayan Prasad

https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811021930

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

• Contemporary Concerns: Economy, Gender, Cyber, Strategic and Beyond, (Co-editor,

under print, Kalpaj Publications, New Delhi 2018, ISBN: 9789386397744).

(f) Chapters in Books

Prof Pradeep Mallik

• Social Media: Muscular Limbs, Worrisome Belly’, in edited volume: Contemporary

Concerns: Strategic, Economic, Media, Gender and Beyond; Eds Sitakanta Mishra

and Neeta Sinha, New Delhi: Kalpaz Publications. 2018. ISBN: 9789386397744.

• ‘Media and Social Exclusion’ in Media, Development and Democracy: Essays in

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Honour of Prof SanjeevBhanawat, Eds: Mrinal Chatterjee (IIMC) and Uma Shankar

Pandey (Kolkata University), Jaipur: University Book House. 2018. ISBN: 978-81-

8198-493-7.

Dr.Ritu Sharma

• Barot, S. & Sharma, R.(2017) Challenges and Scope of Mid-day Meal intervention: Secondary research analysis in Indian Context; Volume on child Health and Nutrition, sponsored by UNICEF, International Peer reviewed (In Print)

Dr Sriram Divi

• Sriram D, Sahoo Manoj. (in Print), ‘Nutrition and Health Status of Construction

Workers’ Children in Gujarat: An Empirical Study of Gandhinagar’; Accepted for

Publication by Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad. (as a co author)

Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava

• 3 Chapters i.e Bureaucracy and Public Policy, Comparative Urban Development

and Public versus Private Sector in the book Book Title Global Encyclopedia of

Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance by Springer ISBN 978-3-

319-20929-6 Print ISBN 978-3-319-20927-2 eReference ISBN 978-3-319-20928-9

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

• “A Triangular MIRV Restraint Regime in Southern Asia”, in Michael Krepon et al.,

edited Off Ramps from Confrontation in Southern Asia, Stimson Center, WDC, May

2019,https://www.stimson.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/OffRamps_Book_R5_

WEB.pdf

• “Illegal Cross-Border Migration in South Asia: Impediments to Regional Peace and

Stability”, in Mishra and Sinha edited Contemporary Concerns, Kalpaz Publications,

New Delhi, 2018.

• “India’s Rendezvous with Non-Proliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament

Regimes”, in VinodPatney edited Asian Defence Review 2018, KW Publishers, New

Delhi, pp. 17-36, ISBN: 9789387324367.

Dr Supriya pal

• Liberal Studies Journal/ Vol. 3, Issue 2 / July - December 2018/ISSN 2455-

9857/GYAN BOOKS PVT. LTD/Supriya Pal, Mohammed Amine Chabane-Inclusion

of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process in the Indian Corporate Sector

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

• P. C. Panda & M K Sahoo, 2018 (February), ‘NPAs in Indian Public Sector Banks:

The Way Forward; in B. K. Das (ed)‘Indian Banking: The Issues of Non-Performing

Assets’, ISBN: 978-93-86724-64-9, Birla Global University, Excel India Publishers,

New Delhi, pp 117-134

• Sahoo M. K. & Sriram D, (in Print 2019), ‘Nutrition and Health Status of

Construction Workers’ Children in Gujarat: An Empirical Study of Gandhinagar’;

UNICEF- MGLI (Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute), Ahmedabad.

(g)Full papers in Conference Proceedings:

Dr Ashish Joshi

• 'Contemporary Issues and their impact on Global Currencies', ISER, pp. 34, Dec

2018, ISBN No. : 978-93-88350-52-5

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• 'Business Model Innovation in Consumable Water Supply Sector - An empirical

investigation of sustainable business model development ', ISER, pp. 30, Dec 2018,

ISBN No. : 978-93-88350-52-5

• 'Independent Directors and the Prevailing Companies Act, 2013 ', International

Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management, pp. 15, jun 2018

ISBN NO. 978-93-87954-59-5

Dr Sanjay Pradhan

• ‘Green Entrepreneurship and Solar Energy in India: Progress, Prospect and

Challenges', Thirteenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship (ISBN 978-93-

86578-38-9,20-22),20-22 Feb 2019, pp. 1162-1167, Delhi: Bookwell

Reports Published:

• Status report. Development journalism education in India. Working professional

segment. UNICEF-University of Rajasthan (Jaipur, India) project. 2018.

• Signs and Symbols in Political Communication…. Indian Council of Social Sciences

Research, New Delhi, India. 2019.

• ONGC Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative in Dahod District, Gujarat: Initial

Impact Study. ONGC, Ahmedabad, India. 2019

(h) International conference:

Prof Pradeep Mallik:

• Presented a paper on Siddis: In India and of India, too? Identity of African Diaspora

in Western Indian State of Gujarat. 19th Annual Africa Conference, University of

Texas at Asutin, USA, April 28-30, 2019

Dr Ashvin Dave

• Presented a Paper in 124th ISERD International Conference on Accounting and

Finance held at Osaka, Japan on 27 -28th July, 2018 organised by International

Society for Engineering Research and Development

Dr Tejas Dave

• Paper presented on “Consumer Acquaintance And Perception About Mobile Wallets

In Indian Urban Consumer Markets”, INTCESS 2019- 6th International Conference

on Education and Social Sciences, 4-6 February 2019- Dubai, U.A.E., OCERINT,

International Organization Center of Academic Research, ISSN: 978-605-82433-5-4

Dr Prahsnta Panda

• Presented a Paper on “Public Private Partnership: A Case for Economic Progress” at

AMEPPA and American University, Cairo 26-28 Nov.2018

Dr. Ritu Sharma

• Presented International Initiatives and Study in India Short Term Program of PDPU

at NAFSA 2019, Annual Conference and Expo. At USA (Washington),2019.

Dr Sanjay Pradhan

• 'US Shale and Middle East Energy: Foreign Policy Pursuits and Geopolitical

Dynamics', 7th Global Conference of AMEPPA, American University in Cairo,

Egypt, 26 November 2018. CPDA of 1 lakh spent.

Dr Chaitanya Vyas

• “Evaluating state tourism websites using Search Engine Optimization tools”, at

Management and Business Academy International Business Conference on December

14-16, 2018 at Brunel University, London

Dr. Neeta Sinha

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• Stress among higher secondary students: An empirical research First MaSPA

International Conference on School Psychology at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,10 – 13

January 2019

Dr Harmik Vishanv

• Presented a paper at 2018 – IXth International Conference on Business, Economics,

Law, Language & Psychology (ICBELLP) organized by Eurasia Research-on The

Mahatma of Communication, on 25-26 December, 2018 in Dubai-UAE

• Presented a paper at International Conference on Arts, Education and Social Science

(ICAES) organized by Research World on Gandhi’s NaiTalim and Liberal Studiess: A

Comparative Study of The Two Models of Education on 1-2 January, 2019 in Dubai ,

UAE

Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava

• Paper presentation on "Promotion of Transparency in Public Service Delivery

ThroughAadhaar" School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, American University,

26-28 November 2018, Cairo, Egypt.

• Paper presentation on “Smart Urban Mobility and Public Transportation: A Perspective

on India"30 November-2nd December, 2018, School of Public Affairs and

Administration, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu,

China.

Dr NausheenNizami

• Sponsored Invite to present a paper on ‘Need for labour regulations for Knowledge

workers: The Case of India’s IT/Analytics industry’ at the XIV Global Labour

University conference with the theme of ‘Reflecting 100 years of ILO: Shaping the

rules for a new century of labour’ at Berlin, Germany from March 27-29, 2019

Dr Venkatram Reddy

• Presented a paper on Reinvigorating Urban Local Bodies- Study of Atal Mission for

Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation/ 7th Global Conference of AMEPPA/ Cairo,

Egypt, Nov 2018 (accepted for publication)

Dr Urmi Satyan

• Presented a paper in the 19th Annual Africa Conference at the University of Texas,

Austin, the USA. The title of the paper was The Intercontinental Migration and the

Diasporic Dilemmas: Reading MG Vassanji’sThe In-Between World of VikramLall.

The Conference dates were: 20th to 31st March, 2019.

Dr Supriya Paul

• GoteborgsUniversitet, “the International Interdisciplinary Conference on HRM” on topic

“An exploratory research on analyzing the relation between work life balance and

organizational stress on millennial males working in private sectors of Gujarat, India”

Dr Neeta Khurana

• Presented a research paper titled “Gender Justice and Empowerment: A Study of

Chhara Bootlegger Women of Ahmedabad” at the 2019 WEI Vienna International

Academic Conference, in Vienna, Austria from April 16 through April 18, 2019

Mr.Manoj Sahoo

• AMEPPA-2018, Cairo, Egypt- 7th Global Conference on Public Policy & Administration

in Middle East: ‘Integral Education with Societal Extension: Blueprint for Empowering

Future Generation with Holistic Multi-Dimensional Human Development and Social

Leadership’; American University in Cairo;26-28 Nov.2018

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(i) National and regional conferences:

Dr Ashish Joshi

• 'HRD Climate in Selected Machine Tools industries of Bhavnagar District', National

Conference on Finance & Accounting : Commerce Digitized India, M K B U , mar 2018

• 'A Study on Contemporary Issues and Challenges in front of Transforming India

Initiative', Managing Business in Dynamic World, GHPIBM, feb 2018

• 'Make in India; Opportunities and Challenges for Job Creation', Vimarsh 2018, Shanti

Business School, Jan 2018

Dr. Ritu Sharma

• Invited Speaker and Session chair at 5th International Conference on Stress

Management Impact of Stress on Contemporary Women-A Way out,2018

• Invited Speaker and Session chair at International Conference on Cognitive

Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour

Therapy (IACBT) on the topic Cognitive Behaviour Model in Work Settings, 2018

• Invited Speaker ICSSR two day National Conference ‘Enhancing Mental Health

throughout the life span: Issues, Challenges and Interventions’ Psychology

Department, Goa, Gender stereotypes in mental health, March -2019.

• Session Chair at 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

(ICIOP) 2019, MS University of Baroda in collaboration with the Society of

Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) Varanasi, U.P., India for the

theme Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the Digital World, Feb 2019.

• Invited as a resource person for Rehabilitation Council of India. Accredited

Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Interventions for Corporates International

Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian

Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT), 2018.

Dr Sanjay Pradhan

• International Migration: Regional Perspectives’ in the Three-Day International

Conference on Transnationalism, Culture and Diaspora in the Era of Globalisation, at

Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 21-23 Feb 2018.

Dr Chaitanya Vyas

• Workshop on SPSS organized by from and Dept. of Social Science and Library,

School of Liberal Studies held at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University on October

22-23, 2018

• Teaching with Technology program organized by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum

University at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University on September 26, 2018

• Case Writing & Teaching workshop organized by ISB-Hyderabad from 21-22

September 2018

• FDP on Personal Effectiveness and Leadership by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum

University at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, from September 1 to 3, 2018

• National workshop on Case Teaching Method by Prof. M R Dixit (IIM-A) at Gujarat

National Law University-Gandhinagar, on July 28-29, 2018

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Dr Neeta Sinha

• Does the satisfaction level of employees in different department vary – An analysis

of oil companies at 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

at M.S.University, Vadodara on 24-25th February 2019

• “Does Marital Bliss lower the care giving burden” at 53rd International Conference of

Applied Psychology at Kurushetra University from 14-16th February 2019

• ‘Career – A Food For Thought And Perplexion Among Students’ at 8th International

Conference of School Psychology at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam on 11 – 13

October, 2018

Dr Harmik Vishnav

• Arranged an expert talk on ISO certification and corporate communication by Ms.

DiptiDubal General Manager of TUV SUD

• Arranged guest lecture of Sri Dhruv Bhatt the renowned Gujarati novelist

Dr Sriram Divi

• Participated in a three days national workshop on “Pedagogy & Curriculum in Public

Administration: New Perspectives” Organized by department of Public Administration,

and RCUES, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 24th -26th March 2019.

• Participated in a two days workshop on “Urban Nexus Training for Integrated

Resources Management in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable

Development” organized by GIZ and ICELI, Pune 25th and 26th February 2019.

Dr Anurag Srivastava

• International Conference on Energy and Infrastructure Management February 15 – 16,

2018 School of Petroleum Management, PDPU

• Attended and completed a Two Day Workshop on Training of SPSS Software

conducted by Library & Information Centre along with Deptt. of Social

ScienceOctober, 2018

Dr NausheenNizami

• Presented a paper on ‘Need for Preventive healthcare in knowledge industries: A case

study on Information Technology employees in India’ at the 7th Annual Conference of

Indian Health Economics Policy Association held from 24th-25th January 2019 at Gulati

Institute of Finance and Taxation at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

• Presented a paper on ‘Impact of Automation on Employment in Information

Technology industry in India: What the Fourth Industrial Revolution implies for the

workers?’ at the 60th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics held

from 19th-21st December 2018 at IGIDR, Mumbai

• Attended an International workshop on ‘Industry-University Collaborations for PDPU’

organized by University of Cambridge, UK and BP Plc held on 6-7th February, 2019 at

PDPU Campus, Gandhinagar

• Participated two day workshop on ‘Work Smarter Together: Making it possible with

dynamic governance’ during 30th November-1st December, 2018 held at EDII Campus,

Ahmedabad

• Participated two day workshop and training program on SPSS Software organized by

Library and Information centre with Department of Social Sciences, SLS on 22nd-23rd

October, 2018 at PDPU campus, Gandhinagar

Dr Urmi Satyan

• Presented a paper at Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune. 9th National

Conference “The Literary Kaleidoscope: From Bookshelves to Classrooms”. The title of

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the paper is Sociolinguistic Study in the Select Diaspora Novels. The dates: 8-9

February, 2019

• Presented a paper at the International Multidisciplinary Conference on Teaching

Language, Literature and Culture through Multimedia. Organized by Department of

English, University of Mumbai, APAMALL & ROCMELIA, Taiwan. The title of the

paper was Whatsapp Greetings – Liabilities and Responsibility- A Psychological

Analysis. Dates: 20-22 December, 2018.

• Presented a paper titled ‘Need of Cultural Implications on Present Education System’ in

National Conference Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

AT AG TEACHERS. The theme of the conference was Best Practices in Teaching –

Learning and Evaluation.

• Presented a paper titled ‘Experience of Exile as Portrayed in the Select Poems of Meena

Alexander” at International Conference on Transnationalism, Culture and Diaspora in

the Era of Globalisation, from 21st to 23rd February, 2018, held at Central University of

Gujarat.

Dr Supriya Paul

• University of Kurukshetra on 14th-16th February in the conference “54TH National and

23rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP), 14-

16 February, 2019” on the topic “An attempt to understand the moderators of stress

level on the basis of organizational culture of millennial males”.

• University of Delhi, ShaheedBhagat Singh College on 24-25th February in the 6th

National Conference on “Business and Management” on topic “Worklife Balance of

Millennial dual career couples and its impact on organizational culture: An

explorative society in textile sector of Gujarat”

Dr Venkat Krishnan

• Presented a paper titled 'China-EU Quasi-Interregionalism: Lessons for India‟ in an

international conference on the theme “Engaging the Rising China: Strategic Options for

the Emerging India” organised by the Institute For Contemporary Chinese Studies

(ICCS) & School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University,

Kottayam, held on15-16 March, 2019

• Presented a paper titled ' Africa – Pakistan Relations' in an international conference on

the theme “Transforming Africa: Potentials & Challenges” organised by the Dept of

African Studies, University of Delhi, held on 6-8 February 2019

• Presented a paper titled „The role of the state in the present– A Case Study of India‟ in

a National Seminar on “Recent Trends Of Judicial Process In India: Journey Towards

Transformative Constitutionalism” organized by Centre of Excellence University

School of Law of Gujarat University, held on 28-29th Jan, 2019

• Presented a joint paper titled “North East India‟s Border – A Geographical Study” in an

International Conference on “North East India : Exploring Philosophy, Culture &

Environmental Sustainability” organized by Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi in

collaboration with Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) & P.A. Sangma

Foundation, held on 10 – 11 January, 2019

• Presented a paper titled “Realist Thoughts in Thirukkural” in an International

Conference on “Aspiring India" organized by Indian Political Science Association and

Department of Political Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, held on 29-30th

Dec, 2018

• Presented a paper titled “Transparency in Higher Education: A Study about availability

of faculty academic contributions‟ in a National Seminar on “Higher Education in

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India: Emerging Issues, Challenges & Future Prospects” organized by P.G. Department

of Political Science, Sardar Patel University and IIPA- VallabhVidhyanagar, held on 4th

August, 2018.

Dr Niyati Shah

• Transgressing the Conventions/Rooted in Conventions: Dynamic Construction of the

Gendered Identity as Narrated in the Autobiography of DurgaKhote" National

Conference on "Being and Doing Gender: Multidisciplinary Perspectives" organized by

Department of Women Studies, University of Madras on 6th & 7th December, 2018.

• Workshop on "Internal Complaint Committee" jointly organized by Women's Cell and

HR Department of PDPU on 27th December, 2018.

• Workshop on "industry - University Collaboration for PDPU" organized by University

of Cambridge, UK and BP Plc on 6th - 7th February, 2019.

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

• Panelist in National Workshop on Urban Governance and Smart Cities: Challenges and

Prospects, organized by SLS, PDPU in collaboration with Regional Centre for Urban and

Environmental Studies, Hyderabad, 24-25 April 2019

• Workshop on‘Teaching with Technology’ on Google Classroom and PREZI Software, at

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, 27-28 Sept 2018.

• Business Management Symposium 2018, Digital World: Transforming Potentiality into

Reality, SPM, 28-29 Sept 2018 (Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Pestonji& Mr. Vivek Gupta)

• Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Effective Communication and Leadership’

at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, 1-3 Sept 2018.

• Attended Chevening Fellowship Seminar, UK High Commission Delegates, 29 August

2018, at PDPU, Gandhinagar.

• Distinguished Lecture Series Seminar, by Mr. Allan Border, Founder Newland Global

Group and Former Captain, Australian Cricket Team, 19 January 2019 at PDPU,

Gandhinagar.

• Attended a Seminar Talk on “United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Role of

India and Rwanda in South - South Cooperation” delivered by H. E. Ernest Rwamucyo,

High Commissioner of Rwanda to India on 24 April, 2019.

• Attended a Seminar Talk on “Practical Applications of Behavioural Economics”

delivered by Dr. Rasanand Panda, Registrar , MICA, Ahmedabad on 9 April, 2019.

• Expert Session on how to make business successful through Employee Engagement,

delivered by Sri SavjibhaiDholakia, PDPU on 26 April 2019.

Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy

• Presented a paper in All India Media Educator’s Conference 2018 at Jaipur on 6th to

8th July, 2018

(j) Extension Activities by Faculty:

Prof Nigam Dave

Dr Ashvin Dave

• Member, Board of Studies (Department/university/time period): Board of Business

administration & Commerce , School of Liberal Studies, PDPU

• Ph. D. External Supervisor at GTU, Gujarat Vidyapith and

KadiSarvavishwaVidyalaya university

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• Ph. D. Guide at Pacific University, Rajasthan

• Member International Admission Scrutiny Committee

• Member on the Editorial Board for the Quarterly Journal titled as “ NICM Bulletin:

A Journal of Management and Cooperation”

• Member of Doctoral Research Advisory Committee of NICM Gandhinagar

Prof Pradeep Mallik

• Subject Expert, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

• Subject Expert Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

• On the Board of Studies, St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad

• On the Board of Studies, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar

• On the board of Baba SahebAmbedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

• Member, PhD Review Committee at Gujarat University, Gujarat Vidyapith, CEPT

University

• External Paper Setter at Gujarat University, Gujarat Vidyapith, CEPT University,

North Gujarat University

Dr Tejas Dave

• Member, PhD Review Committee – 1. Ganpat University, Gujarat & 2.Pacific

University, Rajasthan

• External paper Setter: 1. KadiSarvaVidhyala University, Gandhinagar& 2. Indus

University, Ahmedabad

• External Supervisor for PhD (university/Subject) : Gujarat Technological University,

Ahmedabad, Indus University, Ahmedabad, Pacific University, Rajasthan, R. K.

University, Rajkot, Gujarat, Singhani University, Rajasthan

Dr Ashish Joshi

• Member, PhD Review Committee Indus University – Management, GLS University –

Ahmedabad, Karnavati University – Gujarat.

• External paper Setter at BabasahebAmbedkar Open University, Indus University

Gujarat University

• External Evaluator at Pacific University, Mewar University, Gujarat Technological

University

• External Supervisor for PhD at Indus University – Commerce and Business

Administration, Pacific University – Commerce and Business Administration Mewar

University– Commerce and Business Administration, Gujarat Technological

University – Commerce and Business Administration, Gujarat University –

Commerce and Business Administration

Dr Ritu Sharma

• Appointed as Program Committee (Research) International Council for Small

Business (ICSB), Program Committee, 63rd Annual ICSB World Conference held in

NJ/NY, USA, June 2018.

• Appointed as Editorial Board Member, PLOS ONE, scholarly peer reviewed journal

published by nonprofit open access publisher public library of science (PLOS).

• Recognized as a Guest of Honour and Jury Member, Launch Event of Education

Icon 2018, organized by Thirty one ventures for Indian Education leaders, Mumbai,

Dec 2018.

• Appointed as the Editorial Board member, Management Dynamics, Quarterly Peer

Reviewed Journal Of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, Indexed in Ugc

List of Journals, Ebsco, Ulrich Periodicals, I-Scholar And J-Gate.

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• Appointed as the Consulting Editor, Editorial Board, Stress Management

Professional-International Journal,” Peer-Reviewed, International, And Bi-Annual

Journal,2018- Ongoing .

• Appointed Organizing and Scientific Committee Member, International

Conference on CognitiveBehavioural Interventions organized by Indian Association

of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (IACBT), Gurugram, Sept 2018.

• Appointed as the Organizing committee Member, 5th International Conference on

Stress Management, Hyderabad, International Stress Management Association,

Nov.2018

• Selected as a Full Member, National Academy of Psychology, India (NAOP).

• External Expert, MS University, Baroda for MA Exams and Placements Interview,

Dec 2018

• External Expert, Central University Gandhinagar for the fellowship offered to the

PhD Scholars by National Council for Rural Institutes (NCRI) Hyderabad, 2018.

• Subject Expert, Selection Committee for faculty recruitment, Nirma University. Feb

2019

• Invited Article reviewer by Sage Open, Dec 2018.

• External Examiner for viva and thesis Evaluation for PhD, Nirma University, 2019.

• External Examiner for thesis Evaluation for PhD, Raksha Shakti University, 2018.

• External Member of Board of Studies of Behavioural Science, Gujarat Forensic

Science University, Gandhinagar.

• External Member, Board of Studies Member for Social Work at Central

University.

• External Expert Member,Research Advisory Committee (RAC), Institute of

Management, Nirma University.

• External Expert Member, Research Progress Committee, Faculty of Behaviour

Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar.

Dr Neeta Sinha

• Phd review Committee at GSFU (Behavioral Studies)

• Phd review committee at Gujarat University (Psychology)

Dr Harmik Vishnav

• Member, Editorial Boards (Journal/Time period/ISSN) South Asian Law and

Economics Review 2381-6535

Dr Sriram Divi

• Assistant Editor, Journal of Public Affairs and Governance, an online and print journal

by Indian Journals. (ISSN- 2321-2128, Impact factor:4.414).

• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Public Administration, Andhra MahilaSbaha,

Osmania University, Hyderabad

• Out Reach Advisor, Ureka International Limited, A UK based Academic Consultants.

• External Member, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science and Public

Administration. VNSGU, Surat.

• External paper setter and Examiner at Raksha Shakti University.

• Subject Expert for the Recruitment of Assistant Professor (on Contract) at Raksha

Shakti University.

Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava

• External Paper Setter for recruitment in Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management

(GIDM)

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Dr Sitakanta Mishra

• Reviewer of the Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of

Science and Education, Toronto, Canada

Dr NausheenNizami

• External paper Setter (university)- 1 (IGNOU)

• External Evaluator – 1 (IGNOU)

Dr Venkat Ram Reddy

• Expert lectures delivered (Dates/Topics/organizations) 10th Jan 2019/ Urban Issues and

Challenges/St pious X College, Hyderabad and St Francis College, Hyderabad.

Dr Niyati Shah

• Conducted a module on Introduction to Indian Culture as part of Science and Liberal

Arts at National Institute of Design, Paldi, from 12th to 16th November, 2018.

• Conducted a session on Indian Aesthetics through Performing Arts as a part of

Comparative Aesthetics at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar on 19th July,

2018.

Dr Venkat Krishnan

• Panel member in a mock interview session conducted by SPIPA - Govt of Gujarat for

UPSC Civil Services mains written qualified candidates (26th Jan, & 10th Feb, 2019)

(on invitation)

• Panel member in a discussion session on Foreign Relations conducted by SPIPA –

Govt. of Gujarat for UPSC Civil Services mains written qualified candidates (Sep,

2018) (on invitation )

(k) Invited to deliver workshops/lectures:

Dr Ashish Joshi

• “Emerging Opportunities in Export – Import Sector “at Mehsana Invited by

Ahmedabad Export Import Development Association August 2018.

• Invited as an expert by DoorDarshan – Ahmedabad for Live Phone-in program “Hello

Karkirdi” on 20 February 2019

• Conducted Financial Planning and awareness workshop for Dept of Architecture,

ANU on March 2018

• Invited to deliver expert talk on behalf of AEIDA at Mehsana on 9-11-2017

Dr Ritu Sharma

• Invited Speaker and Session chair at 5th International Conference on Stress

Management Impact of Stress on Contemporary Women-A Way out,2018

• Invited Speaker and Session chair at International Conference on Cognitive

Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour

Therapy (IACBT) on the topic Cognitive Behaviour Model in Work Settings, 2018

• Invited Speaker ICSSR two day National Conference ‘Enhancing Mental Health

throughout the life span: Issues, Challenges and Interventions’ Psychology

Department, Goa, Gender stereotypes in mental health, March -2019.

• Session Chair at 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

(ICIOP) 2019, MS University of Baroda in collaboration with the Society of

Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) Varanasi, U.P., India for the

theme Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the Digital World, Feb 2019.

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• Invited as a resource person for Rehabilitation Council of India. Accredited

Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Interventions for Corporates International

Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian

Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT), 2018.

• Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management, Ahmedabad for the course titled

Managing Negotiations (2019).

• Nirma University, Institute of Management, Ahmedabad for the course title

Emotional Intelligence. (2018).

• Invited Speaker at Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Stress

Engagement and Higher Education, Feb 2019

Dr Chaitanaya Vyas

• Guest lecture delivered on Digital Marketing at MBA Dept., Sardar Patel University,

VallabhVidyanagar, on January 17, 2019.

Dr Sriram Divi

• Invited by Department of Public Administration, Osmania University,Hyderabad as

resource person for the workshop on “Challenges in Curriculum in Public

Administration” 31st July to 2nd August 2019.

• Invited as a Visiting Faculty to teach a full module for M.A (PPM) at Prof G Ram

Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 12th June to

22nd June 2019.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver complete module on “Public Policy, Administration

and Governance” at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. January 2019 to

May 2019

Dr Sitakantha Mishra

• Invited by Pacific Forum to represent India at the meeting of the Council for Security

Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament

in Bali, Indonesia on 07 April 2019.

• Sponsored by Stimson Center, WDC, to present a paper on “Revision of India’s Nuclear

Doctrine: Repercussions on South Asian Crisis Stability” at the International Studies

Association (ISA) Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada on 30 March 2019.

• Invited by Pacific Forum to represent India at the meeting of the Council for Security

Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Nuclear Energy Experts Group (NEEG) in

Singapore during 24-25 January 2019 in Singapore.

• Gave a talk on “India’s Approach to Nuclear Security” at the Discussion Meeting on

“Nuclear Security Best Practices” organized by IIT-Bombay in collaboration with

Texas A&M University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory during 26-28 February 2019.

• Presented a paper on “The Geopolitics of Missiles and Missile Defence in Indo-Pacific”

in the “International Young Scholars’ Conference on “The Indo-Pacific: Political,

Security and Economic Dimensions organized by Nehru Memorial Museum Library

(NMML) and Japan Foundation February 7-8, 2019 in New Delhi.

• Participated in the track-II diplomacy between India and Hungary organised by ICWA

(India) and IFAT (Hungary) in New Delhi, 21-22 January 2019.

• Participated in the ORF-NNSA-Naval Post-Graduate School (USA) organized US-India

Nuclear Safety and Security Forum, January 11-12, 2019, New Delhi.

• Lecture on “India’s Nuclear Security Policy” at the “WINS Academy Training Course

for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers on Nuclear Security” at Amity University,

India, on 26 September 2018.

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Dr NausheenNizami

• Invited as a Visiting Professor to teach a 5 day course of ‘Designomics’ at the

National Institute for Design (NID) from 3rd – 7th September 2018, Gandhinagar

Campus, Gujarat, India

• Invited to present a paper on ‘Need for Preventive healthcare in knowledge industries:

A case study on Information Technology employees in India’ at the 7th Annual

Conference of Indian Health Economics Policy Association held from 24th-25th January

2019 at Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

• Invited to present a paper on ‘Impact of Automation on Employment in Information

Technology industry in India: What the Fourth Industrial Revolution implies for the

workers?’ at the 60th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics held

from 19th-21st December 2018 at IGIDR, Mumbai

Dr Urmi Satyan

• Invited as an Expert Speaker at Hillwoods Academy of Teacher’s Education May, 2018.

Dr Neeta Khurana

• Designed and executed a 3 credit Semester program on ‘Semiotics and Culture’ at Shanti

Business School in 2019

Dr Venkat Krishnan

• Published an article titled “Realist Thoughts in Thirukkural” in the Indian Journal of

Political Science, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2018, pp.996-1002 (ISSN 0019-5510)

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

1. Invited Guest of Honour & Speaker on ‘Utkal Divas’, Central University of Gujarat,

Gandhinagar, 1st April, 2019.

2. Invited Speaker on Open Discussion and Analysis of 2019 Interim Budget, Bulls & Bears,

PDPU, Gandhinagar, 7 Feb. 2019.

3. Invited Delegate in an Open Seminar with Prof. SudiptaSarangi Head, Deptt of

Economics, Virginia Tech., on Women and Corruption: What positions must they hold to

make a difference?;MICA, Ahmedabad, 18 Dec. 2018

(l) Popular Publications (Title/Paper or magazine name):

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

1. “India-Hungary Acquaintance Deserves a Realistic Facelift”, Values & Foreign Policy,

February 14, 2019, http://www.foreignpolicy.org.in/home/index.php/2019/02/14/india-

hungary-acquaintance-deserves-a-realistic-facelift/ .

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

1. Sahoo, M. K, Feb.14, 2019, Budgeting Over Ballot: Intricacies of Union Interim Budget

2019-20; The Critical Mirror, http://thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/budgeting-over-ballot-

intricacies-of-union-interim-budget-2019-20/2019/02/14/

2. Sahoo, M. K, Feb.3, 2019, 8 and ½ Roti: Memoirs of 2001 Gujarat Earthquake, The

Critical Mirror, at http://thecriticalmirror.com/people/opinion/8-and-½-roti-memoirs-of-

2001-gujarat-earthquake/2019/02/03/

3. Sahoo, M. K, Dec. 13, 2018, Reserve Bank of India: On the Autonomy of a Great

Institution, The Critical Mirror, at http://thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/reserve-bank-of-

india-on-the-autonomy-of-a-great-institution/2018/12/13/

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4. Sahoo, M. K, &SahuPrabha; Oct 28, 2018, LoktantrabanamBhidtantraaur Bharat

kiDisha, The Critical Mirror, at http://hindi.thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/लोकतंत्र-बनाम-

भीड़तंत्र/2018/10/28/

5. Sahoo, M. K, Oct. 11, 2018, Nobel Puraskar 2018: ManavtakiPragatiaurChunoutiyan,

The Critical Mirror, at http://hindi.thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/नोबेल-पुरस्कार-2018-

मानवता-की/2018/10/11/

6. Sahoo, M. K, August 27, 2018, RBI Monetary Policy Review: MPC Chooses to Chase

Inflation, http://thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/rbi-monetary-policy-review-mpc-chooses-

to-chase-inflation/2018/08/27/

(m) Recognition/Awards received:

Dr Ritu Sharma

• Awarded -Inspiring Green Educator Award 2018- 2ⁿ NYC Green School

Conference, New York, United States of America, 24 September, 2018.

• Awarded (both written and practical assessment) Stress Management

Professional Certification, International Council of Stress Management

Professionals-Hyd(Affiliated to International Council of Stress Management

Professionals, Australia)-November 2018.

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

• Conferred on the ‘BharatVikas Award 2018’ (National Award) by Institute of Self-

Reliance (Odisha, India) for outstanding performance in the field of National Security

and Nuclear Energy

Dr Urmi Satyan

• Received a letter of Appreciation on 14th August, 2018 from the Director of CESL

SIU for actively participating and contributing to the CESL classes and Workshops.

• Received a letter of Appreciation for chairing a session at University of Texas, Austin

USA in the 19th Annual Africa Conference during 29th to 31st March, 2019.

Dr Neeta Khurana

• Awarded Bharat Vikas Award for contribution in the field of Gender and

Communication by Institute of Self Reliance, Bhubaneshwar on December 1, 2018

(n) Symposiums and workshops conducted by the School-

Dr Tejas Dave

• Organized a “Expert Talk” on “Entrepreneurship” at School of Liberal Studies –

PDPU on 8th August, 2018.

• Organized a “Career Conclave” on “Emerging career opportunity in Europe” at

School of Liberal Studies – PDPU on 1st February, 2019

Dr Ashvin Dave

• Conducted Workshop on Career Opportunities on 1st February 2019.

• Conducted a Seminar on Big Data Analytics26th Feb. 2019.

Dr Ritu Sharma

• Three days national level training program organized at PDPU in association with

Green Mentors which was attended by around 60 delegates from different states of

India from 6 to 8th May 2019.

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• Conducted two day Staff development workshop on Stress Management and

Communication Effectiveness for Organizational Excellence organized by HR

dept. PDPU, June 28 & 29, 2019.

• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Women’s Inclusivity and Upward

Mobility’ on October 6, 2018

• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Legal Provisions for Women

Empowerment’ on October 10, 2018

• Coordinated, One day Workshop for UGC NET EXAM preparation for MA and

PhD students organized by SLS, PDPU, Dec, 2018.

• Coordinated, Guest TalkApplications of Forensic Psychology organized by SLS,

PDPU, Nov 2018. (100 Students)

• Coordinated, Guest talk on TRANCE-formation Mind Based Hypnotherapy

Techniquesorganized by SLS, PDPU, Nov, 2018. (100 Students)

• Coordinated, Guest talk on TEAM CBT: A New Model for Psychotherapy

organized by SLS, PDPU, Nov. 2018.(100 Students).

Dr Neeta Sinha

• Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods for PHD students on 16th February 2018

• Workshop on Excel – A tool for Statistical Application organized on 1st November

2018 by Ms.Poonam Arora for Psychology Major and Minor students (40 students)

Dr Harmik Vishnav

• Conducted workshop of Indian Sign Language for deaf and mute. Certification

recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India

Dr Sriram Divi

• Organized a Distinguished Lecture Series on ““Emotions and Social Work” by Bharat

Vatwani (Raman Magsaysay awardee) on 13th February 2019.

• Coordinator, Tow days national workshop on “Urban Governance and Smart Cities:

Challenges and Prospects”, 24th-25th April 2019.

• Co Chair, 7th Study in India Programme for delegates from Indo Canada Institution

of Excellence, Carlton University, India 29th April to 11th May 2019

• Organized a Panel Discussion on “Universal Basic Income: Issues and Challenges for

India” on 5th April 2019.

Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava

• Coordinated and participated in Five (5) day i4 Happiness Workshop/Course held at

SLS, PDPU, February 2018

• Coordinated and conducted demonstration of EVM and VVPAT in collaboration with

collectorate officials for creating awareness among the students for creating

awareness about the transparency and fairness of EVM machine and VVPAT

machines participating in the LOK SABHA elections-2019 on 27-02-2019

Dr NausheenNizami

• Organized a talk on ‘Marketing in Hospitality and tourism industry’ by the Economics

faculty of Department of Social Sciences, SLS on 28th August 2018. An expert Dr P R

Sahoo, Associate Professor, KIIT University was invited to deliver the talk. 26

students attended the seminar.

• Organized a special talk on October 12th, 2018 on ‘Investment Awareness and

Options for Young Investors’. The expert who conducted the talk was Mr. Siddharth

Shah, the founder of Shalibhadra firm - an investment and brokerage firm. 55 students

attended the talk.

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• A seminar on ‘Research and career prospects in Economics’ was organized on 16th

October from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at PDPU campus by the Economics Area faculties

of Department of Social Sciences. DrTulikaTripathi, Assistant Professor at Central

University, Gujarat was the guest speaker. 26 students attended the seminar.

• The Faculty of Economics in the Department of Social Sciences organized a talk of

ArthSamvad series on a very contemporary topic of global concern ‘Currency

Turmoil in Emerging Markets on 24th October, 2018 at SLS, PDPU. The invited

speaker was the popular economist DrIndradeep Ghosh, who is also the Associate

Professor and Dean of Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics. 27 students attended

the seminar.

• A seminar on ‘Regulation of Competition in Indian markets’ was organized on 18th

March from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm at PDPU campus by the Economics Area faculties

of Department of Social Sciences. MrYogeshDubey, Deputy Director, Competition

Commission of India, from New Delhi was the guest speaker. 91 students attended the

seminar.

• A training workshop on the usage of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

software was organized on 22nd-23rd October 2018 by the Library and Information

Centre and Economics Area faculty of Department of Social Sciences, School of

Liberal Studies (SLS)

• A training workshop on CMIE Prowess IQ database was organized on 30th January

2019 at Computer Lab I, Block C, PDPU Campus. The workshop was organized by

Library and Information Centre in joint collaboration with the Department of Social

Sciences.

Dr Niyati Shah

• Thesis Writing Workshop for FoET research scholars on 15th May, 2019 along with

Dr. Annie Royson and Dr. Harish.

• Conducted a National Level poster making competition titled “Synergy with Energy”

with ISBN publication

• Faculty coordinator for the Project "Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2019" of Government of

India wherein students from FoET and FoLS are engaged to conduct survey of Five

Villages

Dr Urmi Satyan

• Arranged a one day workshop on English Language Teaching for English Major and

Minor students on 20th March, 2019. The invited professor Z N Patil is a retired

Professor form CIFEL Hyderabad.

Dr Neeta Khurana

• Launched National Green Story Challenge on June 5, 2018 in collaboration with

Green Mentors. Ms. Neeta Khurana and Ms. Niyati Trivedi are coordinators. Prize

money of 225000 is to be distributed to the winners. The competition is still open.

• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Women’s Inclusivity and Upward

Mobility’ on October 6, 2018

• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Legal Provisions for Women

Empowerment’ on October 10, 2018

• Workshops on Warli Painting, Tye and Dye, BLOCK Printing, Chinese brush art,

Japanese Fan Making and Mata niPacchediWrkshops for 400 plus students

• Disaster Management One Day workshop for over 400 students under Audit

Programs

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Dr Supriya Paul

• Dr NiveditaShrivastava on “Competency Assessment Method” on 11th August, 2018-

25 students

• Workshop on “Recent Trends in International Trades and Commercial Law” on 5-8th

October with collaboration of PDPU-GNLU, 2018- 25 students

• Dr Hemang Desai on “Strategic Human Resource Management” on 26th, 27th and 29th

November, 2018- 16 students

• Dr Manasi Shah on “International Human Resource Management” on 21st Feb, 30th

March, 19th April 2019- 16 students

• MrRanjanDerhgawen on “Introduction on Industrial Relation” 25th February, 2019-

20 students

• Dr Vijay Jariwala on “Data Analysis on excel" on 11th and 12th February, 2019- 30

students.

Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy

• Workshop on Videography conducted on 2nd& 3rd May, 2019, the following topics

were covered The workshop includes the theory and operations of video camera

(Sony PXW), the usage of teleprompter while shooting, the operation of the

Production Control Room, Chroma shooting and the usage of Tricaster Vision Mixer

and basic visual/ film language.

• The Silver Screen – Art, Science or Business by AmalaAkkineni, Director of

Annapurna International School of Film + Media (AISFM) in Hyderabad on January

28, 2019.

Mr. Mukund Shukla:

• 20th November ’18: Ms Sarika seminar on Understanding Radio Business

• 16th April ’19: Arranged Expert lecture on leadership and Pub Ad by Senior faculties

from Hyderabad

• 19th April ’19 : Arranged Expert lecture on media and entrepreneurship By MrVinod

and Nadeem

• 9th October ’18: Workshop with DhwaniGautam

Mr. Sandeep Pathak

• Two day Workshop & Training on SPSS Software” at PanditDeendayal Petroleum

University, Gandhinagar on 22 & 23 October, 2018. Resource Person: Dr. Gaurang

Rami. Professor (Economics), Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.

• A training workshop on CMIE Prowess IQ database was organized on 30th January

2019by Library and Information Centre in joint collaboration with the Department of

Social Sciences. Resource Person: MrPrashant Joshi

• “Two day training workshop on Microsoft Excel”atPanditDeendayal Petroleum

University, Gandhinagar on 11& 12 February, 2019. Resource Person: Dr. Vijay

Jariwala. Assistant professor, faculty of Economics atSardar Patel University, Anand

(o) Library Resources:

Books added in the year 2018-19

Months Books Price

April 55 72736

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May 111 116383

Jun 164 101983

July 65 29917

Aug 98 60772

Sep 50 61453

Oct 224 109983

Nov 31 23840

Dec 21 20565

19-Jan 121 76016

19-Feb 331 208960

19-Mar 153 94579

Total 1424 9,77,187.00

Print (Books, Back Volumes and theses)

Electronic database (E-Books, E-Journals):

Resources Name of Database

Database JSTOR

Database Prowess IQ (CMIE)

Database Indiastat

Database Magzter ( E-

Magazine)

Software SPSS (Data Analysis)

Provide details (Per Month) with regard to:

▪ Average numbers of Walk-ins ( last 3 months): 7828

▪ (2559 + 2209 + 3060 = 7828)

▪ Average numbers of books issued/ returned ( last 3 months): 895/1184

▪ (442/351 + 165/419 + 288/414 = 895/1184)

▪ Ratio of library books to students enrolled: 8:1

▪ Total Students = 1693, Total numbers of Books: 12800

▪ Average number of login to OPAC ( last 3 months):TCSion 887/Year

▪ Average number of login to e-resources downloaded/printed ( last 3 months) :

▪ 1850Download and view – last 3 months

▪ 7401 Download and view/ year.

▪ Number of IT (information Technology) literacy trainings organized: 4

(p) Internationalization –

Study in India Programme:

Resources Numbers

Books 12,825

Journals 34

General Periodicals 42

Newspapers 14

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• 5th Study in India short program on Working in Cross cultural context considering

people behavior and communication for delegation from USA-29th December 2018 to

11th January 2019.( Gujarat, New Delhi & Uttar Pradesh)

• 6th Study in India short term program on Indian Psychology for delegation from

Australia-1st February to 15th February. (New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Hyderabad,

Bangalore and Gujarat)

• 7th Study in India short term program on Psychology, Gender and Policy

perspective in Indian culture for delegation from Canada-29th April to 11th May

2019. (Gujarat, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttaranchal)

Study Abroad

International Faculty Visits to SLS

MOUs done 2018-19

Sr..No

. Partner University Country

Date of

MoU Duration

1

Sacred Heart University, USA (2+2

Program) USA 01/10/2018 5 Years

2

EBS UniversitätfürWirtschaft und

Recht

German

y 14/11/2018 5 Years

3 Texas A&M University USA 20/11/2018 5 Years

4 Astrakhan State University Russia 18/01/2019 5 Years

5 Seneca College Canada 18/01/2019 5 Years

6 McMaster University Canada 26/03/2019 5 Years

7 University of Saskatchewan, Canada Canada 03/07/2019 5 Years

8 Carleton University Canada 21/05/2019 5 Years

(Q )Field Visits for Students:

International Field Visits

Dr Sriram Divi

• Conducted Study tour to China (During this tour students visited and interacted with

officials of Beijing University, Volkswagen manufacturing unit, Yanging beverages,

and chocolate production units, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Shanghai

Museum and cultural spots like forbidden city, Bullet train, maglev train and Tianmen

Square).

National Level Field Trips:

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Dr. Ritu Sharma

• Organized field visits to academic Institute, Mental Health Hospital and Industries of

National repute for International and PDPU students in Gujarat, New Delhi,

Dehradun, and Bangalore as a part of Study in India (pan India) program. Jan, Feb,

April & May 2019.)

Dr Sriram

• Organized and Coordinated field visit to rural areas of Sabarkantha district for

Research team from University of British Coloumbia, Canada

Prof Pradeep Mallik

• Arranged press visit to Divya Bhaskar on 11 February 2019; No of participants: 14

students; 03 Faculty members.

• Arranged TV station visit to GTPL on 14 February 2019; No of participants: 23

students; 02 Faculty

Dr Neeta Khurana

• Coordinated Nature Study and Adventure tour of all First year students of SLS (more

than 400) to Sembalpaani and Bakore in Gujarat

• Field visit of SHU Students to LokniketanBanaskantha on 31ST December 2018 to

January 1st 2019

• As Consultant, coordinated Field visit of students of University of British Columbia,

Canada to Tribal belt at Sembalpaani, Banaskantha and various

(r) University Arms –

Prof Nigam Dave-

Chairman, Central Admissions Committee

Dr Sriram Divi- University Level

Convener, IQAC Committee of PDPU

Member, Student Grievances Redressal Committee

Member, NIRF Committee

Dr Ritu Sharma

Convener- Women Cell

Program Chair, Study in India (Short Term Program)

Dr Neeta Sinha

Warden – Women Hostels

Dr Harmik Viashnav

Member – Disciplinary Committee,

Dr Venkat Ram Reddy

Coordinator, Social and Cultural Committee of PDPU

Dr Neeta Khurana

Coordinator, Civic and Social Service Internship of PDPU

Member, Editorial Board, PDPU Magzine

Dr Niyati Shah

Member- Women Cell

Mr Manoj Sahoo

Member- Women Cell

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(s) NCC Activities :

Exposure to NCC is a compulsory subject for first year SLS students

(BA/ BBA, B.com & B.Sc) under Audit Course.

Academic year 2019-20 there are 475 Students; BABBA - 325, B.Com - 122, B.Sc - 28

(t) Capsule Courses and SIPs Conducted:

Dr Ashvin Dave

• Capsule Course on Fundamentals of Finance 18th to 20th September 2018

• Capsule Course on Accounting for Managerial Decisions 26th to 28th October 2018

Dr Tejas Dave

• Capsule Course on Fundamentals of Finance 18th to 20th September 2018

• Capsule Course on Accounting for Managerial Decisions 26th to 28th October 2018

Dr Ashish Joshi

• Capsule Course on Fundamentals of Finance 18th to 20th September 2018

• Capsule Course on Accounting for Managerial Decisions 26th to 28th October 2018

Dr Harmik Vaishnav

• Capsule Course on Happiness 18th to 20th September 2018

Dr. Ritu Sharma

• 5th Study in India short program on Working in Cross cultural context considering

people behavior and communication for delegation from USA-29th December 2018 to

11th January 2019.( Gujarat, New Delhi & Uttar Pradesh)

• 6th Study in India short term program on Indian Psychology for delegation from

Australia-1st February to 15th February. (New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Hyderabad,

Bangalore and Gujarat)

• 7th Study in India short term program on Psychology, Gender and Policy

perspective in Indian culture for delegation from Canada-29th April to 11th May

2019. (Gujarat, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttaranchal)

Dr Sriram Divi

• Coordinator, Three day capsule course on “Introduction to Government: How it

works and what it does?” 27th to 29th November 2018

Challenges Ahead –