Training Experience

Academic Employment

1. External Researcher (March, 2021- May, 2022), Institute of Scientific Research and Graduate School, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Peru

2. Affiliated Researcher (Janauary, 2020 - February, 2021),Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote, Instituto de Investigación, Chimbote, Peru

3. Affiliated Researcher (October, 2019- July, 2020), Universidad Católica de Trujillo, Instituto de Investigación, Chimbote, Peru

4. Academic Editor (July, 2024- Onward), PLOS ONE Journal (SCOPUS & WoS Q1)

5. Associate Editor (August, 2022- Onward), Sonargaon University Journal (SUJ)

6. Guest Editor (December, 2023- Onward), Smart Tourism (ST) Journal

7. Section Editor (July, 2023- onward), Sustainable Economies Journal (SE), Singapore

8. Associate Editor (August2020- Onward), International Journal of Business, Management & Economics Research (IJBMER), Indonesia

9. Editor (July 18, 2023), International Conference on Business, Economics & Management for Sustainable Future (ICBEM-2023), Indonesia

10. Advisory Editor (March, 2023- onward), Jurnal Pamator: Jurnal IImiah Universitas Trunojoyo (Journal of Pamator: Sciemtific Journal of Trunojoyo University)

11. Editorial Board Member (August,2020- Onward), International Journal of Business and Economics Research, USA

12. Editorial Board Member, January, 2024- onwards), Journal of Comprehensive Business Administration Research, Singapore

13. Editorial Advisory Board Member (September, 2020- Onward), Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship (JoSTE), Indonesia

14. Editorial Board Member (January, 2021- Onward), International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), India

15. Research Assistant (July, 2015- June, 2019), under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Asghar Afshar Jahanshahi, Honorable Faculty, Dept. of Business Administration, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

16. Technical Program Committee Member (March, 2022- Onward),International Conference on Business Administration and Smart Management (BASM’22), London, UK

17. Research Associate (October, 2017- Onward), Global Academics Research Academy (GARA), Malaysia

18. Working as an active Peer Reviewer for Several Renowned Q1 & Q2 Journals (Springer, Emerald, Wiley, Taylor’s & Francis Inderscience, MDPI and so on

Certificate Courses/Workshops:

1. Completed Certificate Course on “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship”, conducted by Duke University, USA (Duration: 3-6 Months, 2024, Online through Coursera)

2. Completed Certificate Course on “Introduction to Python”, conducted by Arizona State University, USA (Duration: 3-6 Months, 16 hours approx., 2024, Online through Coursera)

3. Completed Certificate Course on "Data Analysis Using SPSS", June 2017, held at International Islamic University Malaysia

4. Completed Workshop on “Entrepreneurship Development and its prosperity in Bangladesh”, June 2012, organized by Northern University Bangladesh (NUB)

5. Completed Workshop on Social Business: Building Prosperity, June 2012, organized by South Asian Youths Society (SAYS), held at North South University

6. Completed Workshop on “Uses of E-Resources and Online Surfing Techniques”, organized by Library and Information Division & IQAC, Sonargaon University (SU).

7. Completed Workshop on “Quality Assurance and Curriculum Design for Outcome Based Education (OBE)”, organized by IQAC, Sonargaon University (SU).

8. Completed Workshop on “Key Elements of a Good Thesis”, organized by ONISM Consultancy, Malaysia

9. Completed Workshop on “How to select a high impact academic journal” organized by ONISM Consultancy, Malaysia

Teaching Area

Business Research Methods, Entrepreneurship Development, Business Finance, Economics, Accounting

Publication

Journal Article(s):

1.Polas, M. R. H., Afshar Jahanshahi, A., Islam, M. E., Kabir, A. I., Sohel?Uz?Zaman, A. S. M., & Fahad, A. A. (2025). A Journey From Traditional Supply Chain Processes to Sustainability?Oriented Blockchain Supply Chain: The Critical Role of Organizational Capabilities. Business Strategy and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.4159. SCOPUS Q1, WoS Q1, ABDC-A

2. Polas, M. R. H., & Raju, V. (2021). Technology and entrepreneurial marketing decisions during COVID-19. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 22(2), 95-112. SCOPUS Q1, ABDC-A

3. Polas, M. R. H., & Afshar Jahanshahi, A. (2020). The effects of individual characteristics on women intention to become social entrepreneurs?. Journal of Public Affairs, 221(2), e2204.- Scopus Q1, Web of Science & ABDC-B

4. Polas, M. R. H., Kabir, A. I., Jahanshahi, A. A., Sohel-Uz-Zaman, A. S. M., Karim, R., & Tabash, M. I. (2023). Rural entrepreneurs behaviors towards green innovation: Empirical evidence from Bangladesh. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 9(1), 100020. SCOPUS Q1

5. Polas, M. R. H., Tabash, M. I., Afshar Jahanshahi, A., & Ahamed, B. (2022). Consumers’ sustainable online purchase behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic: the role of relational benefit and site commitment. foresight, 24(3/4), 476-503. SCOPUS Q1, WoS and ABDC-B, ABDC-C

6. Polas, M. R. H., AfsharJahanshahi, A., Kabir, A. I., Sohel-Uz-Zaman, A. S. M., Osman, A. R., & Karim, R. (2022). Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, and Risk-Taking Behavior in the 4.0 IR MetaverseEra: Evidence from Bangladesh-Based SMEs. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 8(3), 168. SCOPUS Q1

7. Polas, M.R.H.,Kabir, A.I., Sohel-Uz-Zaman, A.S.M., Karim, R.,Tabash, M.I. (2022). Blockchain Technology as a Game Changer for Green Innovation: Green Entrepreneurship as a Roadmap to Green Economic Sustainability in Peru. J. Open Innov.Technol. Mark. Complex, 8, 62. SCOPUS Q1

8. Polas, M. R. H., Saha, R. K., & Tabash, M. I. (2022). How does tourist perception lead to tourist hesitation? Empirical evidence from Bangladesh. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24(3), 3659-3686. SCOPUS Q1 & WoS

9. Polas, M. R. H., Raju, V., Hossen, S. M., Karim, A. M., & Tabash, M. I. (2020). Customer's revisit intention: Empirical evidence on Gen?Z from Bangladesh towards halal restaurants. Journal of Public Affairs, e2572. -SCOPUS Q1, Web of Science & ABDC-B

10. Ahamed, B., Polas, M. R. H., Kabir, A. I., Sohel-Uz-Zaman, A. S. M., Fahad, A. A., Chowdhury, S., & Rani Dey, M. (2024). Empowering Students for Cybersecurity Awareness Management in the Emerging Digital Era: The Role of Cybersecurity Attitude in the 4.0 Industrial Revolution Era. SAGE Open, 14(1), 21582440241228920. SCOPUS Q1 & Web of Science

11. Polas, M. R. H., Kabir, A. I., Sohel-Uz-Zaman, A. S. M., Sikder, S., Al Fahad, A., & Mendoza, M. I. R. (2024). Towards a Greener Horizon: Unravelling the Links between Environmental Awareness, Consumption Values, and Packaging in Consumer Decision-Making. IEEE Engineering Management Review. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10623670. SCOPUS Q1

12. Polas, M. R. H. & Jahanshahi A.A. (2022). Adoption of digital banking technologies by nascent entrepreneurs in the era of transformative business information systems. International Journal of Business Information Systems (in press). DOI: 10.1504/IJBIS.2021.10041558. SCOPUS Q2, ABDC-C

13. Polas, M. R. H., Tabash, M. I., Bhattacharjee, A., & Dávila, G. A. (2023). Knowledge management practices and green innovation in SMES: the role of environmental awareness towards environmental sustainability. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 31(5), 1601-1622. SCOPUS Q2, WoS & ABDC-B, ABDC-B

14. Polas, M. R. H., Raju, V., Muhibbullah, M., & Tabash, M. I. (2022). Rural women characteristics and sustainable entrepreneurial intention: a road to economic growth in Bangladesh. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 16(3), 421-449. SCOPUS Q2, Web of Science & ABDC, ABDC-C

15. Polas, M. R. H., Jahanshahi, A. A., & Tabash, M. I. (2023). The relationship between street food attributes, tourist attitude and satisfaction towards revisit intention: empirical evidence from Bangladesh. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 39(2), 222-256. SCOPUS Q2

16. Polas, M. R. H., Tabash, M. I., Jahanshahi, A. A., & Schmitt, V. G. H. (2022). Ethical decision-making practices in SMEs: the role of risk acceptance and confidence level. International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, 16(4), 437-462.DOI: 10.1504/IJBGE.2021.10040239. SCOPUS Q3

17. Polas, M. R. H.,Muhibbullah, M., Afroz, R., & Sadekin, M. N. (2021). Employee motivation as an indicator of the desire to continue working: evidence from SMEs in Bangladesh. International Journal of Management Practice, 14(3), 343-367.SCOPUS Q3

18. Afshar Jahanshahi, A., & Polas, M. R. H. (2023). Moving toward Digital Transformation by Force: Students’ Preferences, Happiness, and Mental Health. Electronics, 12(10), 2187. SCOPUS Q2

19. Jahanshahi, A. A., Bhattacharjee, A., & Polas, M. R. H. (2023). The micro-foundations of sustainable entrepreneurship: the role of individuals' pro-social identity and organisational pro-social identity. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 40(2), 149-170. SCOPUS Q2 (Inderscience)

20. Lai, P. C., Toh, E. B., Polas, M. R. H., & Tabash, M. I. (2023). Intention to Use Blockchain Technologies: Evidence from Two Regions ASEAN and Middle-East. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), 20(08), 1-29.SCOPUS Q3 & Web of Science

21. Polas, R. H.,Bhattacharjee, A., Raju, V., &Hossain, M. I. (2019). Demographic factors influence on the tendency to become entrepreneur: Estimating the antecedents and consequences of entrepreneurial tendency. International Journal of Management and Sustainability, 8(1), 48-60. SCOPUS Q3, ABDC-C

22. Bhattacharjee, A., Afshar, A., Polas, R. H.,Imtiaz, M., & Saboor, A. (2019). Customer care service management is moving forward to achieve sustainable customer retention in every industry. Does it play a role to increase brand retention. International Journal of Management and Sustainability, 8(2), 88-97.–SCOPUS Q3, ABDC-C

23. Hasan Polas, M.R., Juman, K.I., Karim, A.M., Tabash, M.I., Hossain, M.I. (2020). Do Service Quality Dimensions Increase the Customer Brand Relationship among Gen Z? The Mediation Role of Customer Perception between the Service Quality Dimensions (SERVQUAL) and Brand Satisfaction. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(4), 1050-1070. Scopus Q3

24. Polas, M. R. H. (2024). Publish or Perish! Challenges and Strategies in Publishing Research Papers in Top Tier Academic Journals. Journal of Business & Management, 2(1), 11-22. (Indexed)

25. Polas, M. R. H. (2024). Sample selection in social science research: A holistic approach to methodological rigor. Sustainable Economies, 2(1), 31-31. (Indexed)

26. Polas, M. R. H.,Kalam, A., Rana, M.M., Akter, T., (2022). Uncovering the Workplace Violence and Women Employees Intention to Leave in SMEs: Evidence from Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Administration and Management, 34(2), 67-87. (Published by Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy)

27. Polas, M. R. H., Ahamed, B., Hanif, M.A. (2023). Barriers to Adoption of e-Governance in the Digital Transformative Era: The Mediating Role of Voluntariness towards Sustainability in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Administration and Management, 31(1), 71-93. (Published by Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy)

28. Polas, M. R. H.,Hossain, M. I., Tabash, M. I., Karim, A. M., Dad, A., & San, O. T. (2020). Does Green Entrepreneurial Intention Persuade an Individual to Contribute to the Sustainable Green Economy?. Talent Development & Excellence, 12(2), 1142-1157.-Indexed Journal

29. Hossain, M. I., Polas, M. R. H.,Rahman, M. M., Islam, T., & Jamadar, Y. (2020). An Exploration of COVID-19 Pandemic and its Consequences on FMCG Industry in Bangladesh. Journal of Management Info, 7(3), 145-155.Indexed Journal

30. Afrin, S., Sehreen, F., Polas, M. R. H.,& Sharin, R. (2020). Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices of financial institution in Bangladesh: the case of United Commercial Bank. Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship, 2(2), 69-82. Indexed Journal

31. Bhattachrjee, A., Polas, M. R. H., Ahmed, M., &Eshita, K. F. (2020). Alternative concern on the remittance increases investments and financial sustainability, IIUB Studies- Multydisciplinary Research Journal, 2 (1), 1-18.Indexed Journal

32. Hawlader, M. R., Rana, M. M., Kalam, A., & Polas, M. R. H. (2021). Consideration of workers’ opinion in the decision-making process in the RMG Sector: Evidence from Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship, 2(4), 267-282.

33. Polas, M. R. H.,Muhibbullah, M., & Bhattacharjee, A. (2020). Is bitcoin halal or haram in the islamic banking and finance? An overview. Journal of Economics, Business and Market Research (JEBMR), 1 (2), 96-104.Indexed Journal

34. Polas, R. H.,Imtiaz, M., Mahbub, A., & Khan, A. M. (2019). Antecedent and consequences of risk perception on tourist decision making towards the sustainable medical tourism development in Bangladesh. Journal of Tourism Management Research, 6(1), 93-108.Indexed Journal

35. Polas, R. H.,Imtiaz, M., Saboor, A., Hossain, N., Javed, M. A., & Nianyu, L. (2019). Assessing the Perceived Value of Customers for being satisfied towards the Sustainability of Hypermarket in Malaysia. International Journal of Business, 6(5), 248-263. Indexed Journal

36. Polas, M. R. H.,Rahman, M. M., Miah, M. A., & Hayash, M. M. A. (2018). The impact of waiting time towards customers satisfaction in fast food establishments: Evidence from Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 20(5), 11-21. Indexed Journal

37. Polas, M. R. H.,Jahanshahi, A. A., &Rahman, M. L. (2018). Islamic branding as a tool for customer retention: Antecedents and consequences of islamic brand loyalty. International Journal of Islamic Marketing and Branding, 3(1), 1-14.Inderscience, Indexed Journal

38. Bhattacharjee, A., Polas, M. R. H., & Rahman, M. L. (2018). Challenges and prospects of tourism in Cox’s bazar: An empirical study. Journal of Business and Technology (dhaka), 13, 63-82.Indexed Journal

39. Bhattacharjee, A., Polas, M.R.H, M., &Moin, M. (2018). The Effects of Broadband Service Quality on User’s Value And Loyalty: A Study on Foreign Customers In Malaysia. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 20(2), 48-58.-Indexed Journal

40. Polas, M. R. H.,Majumder, S., Reza, M. M. U., & Miah, M. A. (2018). Impact of brand loyalty on improving customer retention–a case study on Tesco Malaysia. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 20(1), 40-48. -Indexed Journal

41. Polas, M. R. H., Reza, M. M. U., & Rowza, S. (2017). Role of advertising and service quality on tourism development in Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 19(9), 77-86.-Indexed Journal

42. Islam, K., Polas, M. R. H., Parvin, K., & Akter, T. (2023). Decoding Demographics on Generation Z's Post-Pandemic Shopping Trends: E-Commerce Evolution 4.0, the Digital Shopper's Dilemma, and Tailoring Strategies. International Journal of Business, Management, and Economics, 4(4). pp. 360 – 380. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47747/ijbme.v4i4.1489

43. Sikder, S., Rana, M. M., & Polas, M. R. H. (2021). Service Quality Dimensions (SERVQUAL) and Customer Satisfaction towards Motor Ride-Sharing Services: Evidence from Bangladesh. Annals of Management and Organization Research, 3(2), 97-113. Indexed Journal

44. Mondal, M. S. A., Akter, N., & Polas, M. R. H. (2023). Factors influencing the environmental accounting disclosure practices for sustainable development: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management, 5(2), 195-213. Indexed Journal

45. Mondal, M. S. A., Akter, N., Moni, S. J., & Polas, M. R. H. (2023). Financial and non-financial disclosures on sustainable development: The mediating role of environmental accounting disclosure practices. International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management, 5(3), 387-406.

Book Chapters:

46. Polas, M. R. H., Jahanshahi, A. A., Ahamed, B., & Molla, M. O. F. (2023). The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Education 4.0: How to Go Green in the Post-COVID-19 Context. In Technology Management and Its Social Impact on Education (pp. 1-20). IGI Global. (SCOPUS)

47. Polas, M. R. H., Jahanshahi, A. A., Samikon, S. A., Akter, T., & Roky, M. A. H. (2024). Revolutionizing Language Learning Beyond Tradition in Business Education 4.0: Artificial Intelligence-Driven Language Learning Towards English Proficiency. In Enhancing Education With Intelligent Systems and Data-Driven Instruction (pp. 234-271). IGI Global. (SCOPUS)

48. Polas, M. R. H., Ahamed, B., & Rana, M. M. (2023). Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology in the 4.0 IR Metaverse Era: Implications, Opportunities, and Future Directions. In Strategies and Opportunities for Technology in the Metaverse World (pp. 13-33). IGI Global. (Book Chapter)-SCOPUS Indexed

49. Polas, M. R. H., Samikon, S. A., Mehnaz, F., Kabir, A. I., & Hasan, M. (2025). Restructuring Human Capital Development Through the Adoption of Emerging Transformative Technologies. Sustainability Through Green HRM and Performance Integration, 353-382. COPUS Indexed

50. Islam, M. E., Polas, M. R. H., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Sustainability and AI in Transnational Higher Education. In Bridging Global Divides for Transnational Higher Education in the AI Era (pp. 379-400). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. COPUS Indexed

51. Polas, M. R. H., Tahiya, N. M., Kabir, A. I., Sohel-Uz-Zaman, A. S. M., & Biswas, R. (2025). Islamic Finance, Islamic Fintech, and Digital Currency in the Digital Transformation Era: The Role of Blockchain Technology in Industry 4.0. In Digitalization of Islamic Finance (pp. 77-116). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. SCOPUS Indexed

52. Sampling Techniques, Sample Size Determination, and Ethical Considerations in Social Science Research 4.0. (2025, in press) (SCOPUS, IGI Global)

53. Polas, M. R. H.,Saha, R. K., &Ahamed, B. (2022). Leveraging Green IoT and Blockchain Technology in the Era of Transformative Digitalization: A Green Energy Usage Perspective. In Handbook of Research on Social Impacts of E-Payment and Blockchain Technology (pp. 115-135). IGI Global.(Book Chapter) Indexed

Conference Presentation(s)/ Seminar(s):

54. Polas, M.R.H, Muhib, M., Afroz, R. (2021). Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Green Environment: The Contribution of Green (Solar) Energy Technology to Green Innovation, 3^rd International Conference on Business, Management and Finance (ICBMF)- 2021, March 11- March 14, 2021,Oxford, United Kingdom (Online)

55. Attended a seminar on “Evidence-Based Management and Entrepreneurship Research” in collaboration with MIT Sloan Management, Asia School of Business and NUS Business School, December, 2020 (Online)

56. Polas, M. R. H., Upoma, K. S. H., Mia, M., Mumu, M. (2023). Rural Farmers Behavior towards Intention to Use Artificial Intelligence in the Agricultural Ecosystems, 6^th International e-Conference on Business, Artificial Intelligence & Nano Technology (ICBAINT- 2023), May 28, 2023, GARA, Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

57. Polas, M. R. H., Ali, M. R., Chowdhury, S., Akter, M., Dey, M. R. (2023). Unlocking Cybersecurity Awareness among GEN Z in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Cybersecurity Attitude, 3^rd IOU Conference on Research & Integrated Sciences (IOUCRIS- 2023, Virtual), February 23-24, 2023, Open University Malaysia & International Open University, Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

58. Polas, M. R. H.,Karim, A., Akhter, L., Akhter, R., Esha, E. J. (2022). Green Entrepreneurial Intention among Gen Z in Bangladesh: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy, 2^nd IOU Conference on Research & Integrated Sciences (IOUCRIS- 2022, Virtual), 26-27 August, 2022, International Open University, Gambia

59. Polas, M.R.H.,Biswas, R., Yasmin, A., Anower, F., Neela, M. N. Y. (2022). Green Marketing as a Means of Green Purchase Intention among GEN Z: The Role of Attitude towards Green Environmental Sustainability. 5^th International e-Conference on Business, Education and Entrepreneurship (ICBEE, 2022), August 31, 2022, Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

60. Polas, M. R. H., Ahamed, B., Sutradhar, A., Sumha, N. S. (2022). Green IoT and Green Energy Technology towards Green Sustainable Smart SMEs in the 4.0IR Metaverse Era: Environmental Awareness in Greening the Future, 2^nd International Conference on Business, Innovation and Social Sciences (ICBISS- 2022), December 03-04, 2022, CCNUST, Bangladesh.

61. Polas, M.R.H, Ridwan, K.,Muhib, M., (2022). Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Green Environment: The Contribution of Green (Solar) Energy Technology to Green Innovation, International Conference on Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges (AICSS), 12-12 January, 2022, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh

62. Polas, M.R.H, Muhib, M., Sadekin, M.N. (2020). Rural Women's Empowerment through Sustainable Entrepreneurial propensity in Bangladesh: From Perceived opportunity aspect, Proceedings of 2nd GARA's International e Conference on Enriching e Learning Management for Global Education: New Norm Viewpoint (ICLMGE), 2020, 12-13 December, 2020, Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

63. Bhattachrjee, A., Polas, M. R. H., (2020). Study the Effects of Translucent Activities and Shadow Pricing on Agro-Commodities During Covid-19 Outbreak! Proceedings of 1^st GARA’s International e-Conference on Impact of COVID19 on Global Business Sustainability- ICICGBS 2020, August 29-30, 2020, Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

Under Review Process (Journal Articles):

64. Cybersecurity Knowledge and Social Networking on Cybersecurity Awareness Behavior among Gen Z University Students: The Mediating Role of Risk Perception. SCOPUS Q1 & Web of Science (Environment, Development, and Sustainability)

65. Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Green Environment: The Contribution of Green (Solar) Energy Technology to Green Innovation- SCOPUS Q1, WoS & ABDC (Elsevier) (Human Science and Emerging Technologies)

66. Unpacking Green Innovation and Block Chain Technology in SMEs: Fostering Green Economic Sustainability through Green Innovation- SCOPUS Q1, WoS & ABDC (MDPI) (Sage Open)

67. Green IoT and Intention to Use Solar Energy towards Environmental Sustainability: the Role of Environmental Awareness. SCOPUS Q1, WoS& ABDC (Elsevier) (Sage Open)

International Projects:

Paper 1: Does Your Life Have Meaning? Social Entrepreneurial Intentions Through Dark and Light Triad Traits Across 26 Countries

Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Asghar Afshar Jahanshahi, Research Professor, Entrepreneurship Research Center, IPADE Business School, Mexico.

Target Conference: The paper was presented in IERC 2025 conference, which was taken place at Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship in KAEC, Jeddah, KSA, from January 20-23, 2025

Target Journal: Personality and Individual Differences

Paper 2: Cognitive Pathways to Entrepreneurship: How Holistic and Analytic Thinking Shape Entrepreneurial Intentions and Opportunity Recognition Across 30 Countries

Principle Investigator: Prof. Dr. Asghar Afshar Jahanshahi, Research Professor, Entrepreneurship Research Center, IPADE Business School, Mexico.

Target Conference: Submitted to Academy of Management Conference, 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark (submitted)

Target Journal: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

Research

Research Interests:

Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Environment and Sustainability, Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, BT, Green Energy Technology, Machine Learning), Halal Tourism, Green Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Awards & Scholarship

Academic Achievements

1. Dean’s List Award for Securing CGPA 3.80 or above for MBA, Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
2. BBA Admission Scholarship from the Department of Business Administration, Northern University Bangladesh
3. Excellent Academic Progression Scholarship for securing CGPA 4.00 in any semester of BBA from the Department of Business Administration, Northern University Bangladesh

Professional Achievements

1. Enlisted in the AD Scientific (Rankings for Scientist) Index-2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
2. Featured as 1^st position in the category of Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh as per AD Scientific Index 2025 (World Rankings for Scientists)
3. Enlisted top 3.85% researchers (overall) till 2022 (since last 5 years) for quality publications and 4.21% for Impactful publications (e.i. SCOPUS/WoS) as per ScholarGPS
4. Received 1085+ citations in the Google Scholar (till the date)
5. Received 356+ citations in the SCOPUS (till the date)

Membership

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