NITHYAKARPAGAM A | Business | Women Researcher Award

Dr. NITHYAKARPAGAM A | Business | Women Researcher Award

St. Joseph University, Nagaland | India

Dr. A. Nithyakarpagam is an accomplished academic in the field of commerce, specializing in Accountancy, Company Law, and Human Resource Management. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce at St. Joseph University, Nagaland, where she contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning, culminating in an ongoing Ph.D. in Corporate Secretaryship at Alagappa University. Her doctoral research focuses on the Efficacy of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, examining its impact on real estate promoters and allottees in Tamil Nadu. She also holds an M.Com, an M.Phil in Management, and an MBA in Corporate Secretaryship, in addition to pursuing the Associate Company Secretary (ACS) qualification. Dr. Nithyakarpagam has more than eight years of teaching experience and has taught a wide range of subjects, including Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Research Methodology, Retail Management, and Management Accounting. Her early teaching career began in schools, where she served as both a Computer Science Teacher and a PG Assistant in Accountancy, before transitioning to higher education. Her research involvement spans several years, with experience in both M.Phil and Ph.D. research activities. She has also contributed administratively as a Coordinator for the Training and Placement Cell at Dr. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women, Karaikudi. With a strong foundation in commerce and management education, Dr. Nithyakarpagam continues to advance her expertise and contribute meaningfully to academic and professional development within her discipline.

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Featured Publications

1. Mathiraj, S. P., Karthick, K., & Nithyakarpagam, A. (2022). Artificial intelligence–based human resources management in e-commerce industry. Korea Review of International Studies, 15(39), 111–118.

2. Nithyakarpagam, A., Mathiraj, S. P., & Karthick, K. (2023). Smart cities digital transformation: Funded by TUFIDCO in Tamil Nadu.

3. Shetty, D. T. G., Mathiraj, S. P., Karthick, K., & Nithyakarpagam, A. (2022). Innovative blockchain-based framework for financial product management (Indian Patent No. IN 202241019669 A).

4. Nithyakarpagam, A., & Mathiraj, S. P. (2021). RERA – The real estate sector protects the interest of buyers in India. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 9(11), c318–c323.

5. Karthick, K., & Mathiraj, S. P. (2021). An overview of cyberspace importance in sociology with reference to Information Technology Act – 2000. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, 8(4V), 211–214.

Gowrishankar M | Business | Excellence in Research

Mr. Gowrishankar M | Business | Excellence in Research

Knowledge Institute of Technolog|India

M. Gowrishankar is a passionate Assistant Professor and Incubation Manager with over eight years of experience in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development among students. Based in Salem, India, he currently serves as Professor Incharge of Venture Development at the Excel Technology Business Incubator, Excel Engineering College, Kumarapalayam, where he has been instrumental in cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through his leadership, he has successfully transformed student projects into startups, guided aspiring founders in crafting impactful business plans, and bridged academia with industry by building strong networks with experts, investors, and government agencies. Gowrishankar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from Annamalai University and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Periyar Maniammai University. His teaching and mentoring roles emphasize entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture creation, enabling students to develop practical business skills alongside academic knowledge. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Muthayammal Engineering College, where he focused on entrepreneurship development, and as Manager of Training and Development at Periyar Technology Business Incubator, where he launched initiatives such as the PeTI shop and organized awareness camps funded by NI-MSME and EDI. With early career experience as a Quality Engineer at Sutherland Global Solutions for Dell processes, he combines corporate insights with academic and incubation expertise. Dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers, Gowrishankar continues to inspire students to pursue innovation-driven ventures, equipping them to become future leaders and contributors to India’s entrepreneurial growth.

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Featured Publications

  • Life Balance and Environmental Sustainability: Investigating the Link between Employee Well-being and Engagement in Green Work Practices – R. Ramya, M. Gowrishankar, B. Sivaranjini (2024)

  • Navigating Leadership Transition and Succession Planning in Ammachi’s Masala: Sustaining Legacy in a Family-Owned Food Processing Business – S.K. M. Gowrishankar, Pourab Das, Rakesh Kumar, Anjali Kumari (2024)

  • Empowering Sustainable Development Goals in the Banking Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ethical Banking Practices and Economic Viability – G. Kiruthika, M. Gowrishankar, P.K.J. Kumar (2024)

  • Measuring the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators on Early Stage Startups – R.R.M. Gowrishankar (2024)

  • The Impact of Workplace Bullying on the Well-being of Workers and Human Services Organisations – R.R.M. Gowrishankar (2023)