Raja Timilsina | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Raja Timilsina | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the Asian Development Bank Institute, Japan

Raja Rajendra Timilsina, Ph.D., an Economist at the Asian Development Bank Institute, specializes in development economics, behavioral economics, and mechanism design. With a Ph.D. from Kochi University of Technology, he focuses on sustainability, agriculture, and economic behaviors. Timilsina has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and research projects, showcasing his expertise in education, health, and cultural sustainability. Fluent in Japanese and English, he holds multiple awards and scholarships, including the ADB-JSP Scholarship for Masters. With extensive teaching experience and professional activities, he continues to influence policy and research in economic development and sustainability.

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šŸ”¬ Experience

Economist-consultant, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), July 2023-Current Assistant Professor (Project based), Kochi University of Technology, April 2021-March 2022 Research Associate, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), April 2022-June 2023 Research Associate, Research Institute for Future Design, April 2018-March 2021 Plus various roles prior

šŸŽ“Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Kochi University of Technology, 2015-2018 Research Interest: Development economics, Experiment and Behavioral economics, Mechanism design Dissertation Title: Social design and sustainability of environmental resources: Learning from field experiments Masters in International Development Program (Economics), International University of Japan, 2009-2011 Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance), Tribhuvan University, 2003-2007

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple awards and scholarships including the ADB-JSP Scholarship for Masters

Research Interests

Education, Health, and Nutrition Agriculture, Climate Change, and Livelihood Economic Behaviors and Preferences Cultural Change and Intergenerational Sustainability Experimental and Development Economics

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Enhancing crop yields and farm income through climate-smart agricultural practices in Eastern India, publication date: 2024.

 

  1. Effect of irrigation on farm efficiency in tribal villages of Eastern India, publication date: 2024.

 

  1. Accountability as a resolution for intergenerational sustainability dilemma, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Interstate war and food security: Implications from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among the adults in South Asia: A multinomial logit model, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Are households shifting toward cleaner cooking fuel? Empirical evidence from India during 2005-2021, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Intragenerational deliberation and intergenerational sustainability dilemma, publication date: 2022.

 

  1. Non-kinship successors for resource sustainability, publication date: 2022.

 

  1. Concerns for future generations in societies: A deliberative analysis of the intergenerational sustainability dilemma, publication date: 2021.

 

  1. Exploring the possibility of linking and incorporating future design in backcasting and scenario planning,Ā publication date: 2020.

 

Gamal sayed Ahmed Khalifa | Tourism Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Gamal sayed Ahmed Khalifa | Tourism Management | Best Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

Directly upon graduation, I finished my military service for one year from 1999 to 2000. Then I worked in the hospitality career as a night manager at Flamenco beach resort from May 2000 to January 2002. In February 2002 I started my research career in Tourism and hospitality. I
then adopted an interdisciplinary approach to develop my MSc to highlight the adoption of internal marketing policies within Egyptian hotels. I did my Ph.D. in hotel studies at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels in Fayoum University in Egypt in 2010. My Ph.D. thesis was entitled ā€˜Emarketing: A study of Egyptian hotel websitesā€™. I was appointed as assistant professor in the same year. I was then impressively well-placed as a ā€˜Consultant of Strategic Planning Unit (SPU)ā€™ to make a significant contribution to tourism education development. With SPU team, Ideveloped the strategic plan for tourism education sector in Egypt; and then with cooperation between SPU and OECD, I joined a team to prepare a report for post-secondary vocational education and training in Egypt (Country Background Report). Academically, I contributed to the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels through teaching courses at all levels including undergraduate, postgraduate, and open learning; supervising MSc and Ph.D. thesis; transferring knowledge to my fellow colleagues. Since 2010 I composed a research teamwork aiming to conduct proactive research on the tourism and hospitality which significantly contributed to the stream of science (15 published articles). Eventually, Furthermore, I am extremely proud of what I have achieved on a university level as a head of the Public Service Center till 2014; and as the head of the Center for evaluating students and exams; and as a team
member to develop the university strategic plan. Since 2012 I used to be a tourism consultant and marketing expert in various projects. In October 2015 I started a consultation trip with Deafah Group for hospitality services in Mecca-KSA to manage and redesign the group management and marketing policies. In 2016 I received the chance with Lincoln University College (LUC) my new experience in Malaysia, I’m teaching for undergraduate, and supervising postgraduate students. Since August 2016 to July 2019 I’m the Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, LUC, Malaysia. Since I joined LUC I succeeded with my staff to accomplish the following; 1- Got MQA Full accreditation for MBA- Hospitality management program 2- Developing and got PA for Doctor of philosophy of tourism and hospitality management 3- Developing and got PA for Master of Tourism program (very soon will apply for FA) 4- Developing and got PA for MBA- Hospitality management ā€“ ODL mode 5- Developing and got PA for Diploma of Hotel Management ā€“ ODL mode 6- Co-Founder for Mindlab (Centre of Research Excellence) 7- Developing Bachelor of Hospitality Management- ODL Mode 8- Developing Bachelor of Culinary arts management 9- Renewing FA for Diploma of Hotel and catering
10- Applying for FA for Diploma of Culinary arts In December 23rd 2019, I served as associate Professor in City graduate school, City University
Malaysia. In August, 2021, HCT, UAE was my new destination to start a new experience within UAE higher education 2. Education 2010 PhD

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸ“šEducationĀ 

B.Sc. in Hotel Studies From: 15/9/1994 To: 29/7/1998 Department: Hotel Studies University: Cairo University Country: Egypt M.Sc. in Hotel Studies From: 15/08/2002 To: 26/07/2006 Department: Hotel Studies University: Fayoum University Country: Egypt Ph.D. in Hotel Studies From: 15/8/2006 To: 31/03/2010 Department: Hotel Studies University: Fayoum University Country: Egypt

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Experiences: Academic Experience: 19 years

Assistant Professor From: 30/8/2021 To: Present Institute: Faculty of Business, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) University: UAE Associate Professor From: 23/12/2019 To: 1/8/2021 Institute: City Graduate School University: City University Country: Malaysia. Dean From: 1/8/2016 To: 1/8/2019 Faculty: Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism University: Lincoln University College Country: Malaysia. Associate Professor From: 11/04/2016 To: 1/8/2019 Faculty: Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism University: Lincoln University College Country: Malaysia. Associate Professor From: 30/09/2015 To: Present Faculty: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels University: Fayoum University Country: Egypt. Senior Lecturer (Assistant Prof.) From: 28/04/2010 To: 29/09/2015 Faculty: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels University: Fayoum University Country: Egypt. Lecturer From: 10/10/2006 To: 27/04/2010 Faculty: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels University: Fayoum University Country: Egypt.Ā  Demonstrator From: 02/04/2002 To: 09/10/2006 Faculty: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels University: Fayoum University Country: Egypt

šŸŽÆ Objective

My objective is to utilize my extensive management and academic skills to provide a valuable contribution to a dynamic team in an ever-changing and challenging professional academic environment/institution. I aim to offer efficient, reliable, and timely support at a senior management position to both internal and external clients.

šŸŽ“ Education Details

PhD in Tourism and Hotels Management From: 2010 University: Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Thesis Title: “E-marketing: A study of Egyptian hotel websites” Synopsis: Investigated the web features of competitive hotel websites to understand their influence on potential bookings. Valuable for marketers and the Egyptian hotel industry. PhD Preliminary Studies From: 2006 To: 2010 Department: Hotel Studies University: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Courses Studied: Various courses contributing to PhD degree requirements. MSc. in Tourism and Hotels Management From: 2006 To: 2006 University: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Thesis Title: “Evaluation of Internal Marketing Procedures: Internal Customer’s Viewpoint. A Study on Five and Four Star Hotels in Cairo” Synopsis: Evaluated internal marketing procedures in 4 and 5-star hotels to enhance employee commitment. MSc. Preliminary Studies From: 2002 To: 2006 Department: Hotel Studies University: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Courses Studied: Preliminary courses contributing to MSc degree requirements. BSc. in Hotel Studies From: 1994 To: May 1998 University: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Cairo University (Fayoum Branch), Egypt

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Professional Experience

Assistant Professor (August 30th, 2021 – Present) Institute: Faculty of Business, HCT, UAE, Associate Professor (December 2019 – August 1st, 2021) Institute: City Graduate School, City University, Malaysia Dean (August 2016 – August 1st, 2019) Institute: Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism, Lincoln University College, Malaysia, Associate Professor (April 11th, 2016 – August 1st, 2019) Institute: Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism, Lincoln University College, Malaysia, Associate Professor (September 30th, 2015 – Present) Institute: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) (April 28th, 2010 – September 29th, 2015) Institute: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt, Assistant Lecturer (2006 – 2010) Institute: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Demonstrator (2002 – 2006) Institute: Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt

Ā Affiliations

Co-founder and team member of Mindlab, Malaysia Deafah Group Consultant, KSA Statistical analysis Expert (Certified trainer for SPSS) at ICTP Project- Supreme Council of Universities-Egypt PSC (Public Service Center) Manager, Fayoum University, Egypt Consultant of Tourism planning and Marketing at Nature Design Group company Vice Executive Manager of students and exams evaluation systems unit, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt Strategic planning expert at strategic planning unit, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt

šŸ”Research Vision

Research focuses on Tourism and Hospitality Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Information technology, and Service quality to positively impact the industry and preserve the image of tourism destinations.

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Major Fields of Research

  • Marketing For Tourism and Hospitality
  • E-marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Service quality
  • Leadership
  • Tourism and Hospitality Education
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Title: The influence of website quality dimensions on e-purchasing behaviour and e-loyalty: a comparative study of Egyptian travel agents and hotels
    • Authors: MA Abou-Shouk, GS Khalifa
    • Journal: Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 608-623
    • Volume: 34
    • Issue: 5

 

  1. Title: The mediating effect of job happiness on the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance and turnover intentions: A case study on the oil and gas industry in ā€¦
    • Authors: W Al-Ali, A Ameen, O Isaac, GSA Khalifa, A Hamoud
    • Journal: Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR)
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 1-15
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 4

 

  1. Title: The Impact of perceived supervisor support on employees turnover intention: The Mediating role of job satisfaction and affective organizational commitment
    • Authors: AS Alkhateri, AE Abuelhassan, GS Khalifa, M Nusari, A Ameen
    • Journal: International Business Management
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 477-492
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 7

 

  1. Title: Determinants of Electronic word of mouth (EWOM) influence on hotel customers’ purchasing decision
    • Authors: ME Abd-Elaziz, WM Aziz, GS Khalifa, M Abdel-Aleem
    • Journal: International Journal of Heritage, Tourism, and Hospitality
    • Year: 2015
    • Pages: 194-223
    • Volume: 9
    • Issue: 2/2

 

  1. Title: Effect of Organizational Excellence and Employee Performance on Organizational Productivity Within Healthcare Sector in the UAE
    • Authors: Mona Saeed Mohamed, Gamal S. A. Khalifa, Mohammed Nusari, Ali Ameen, Ahmed …
    • Journal: Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 6199-6210
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 15

 

  1. Title: The impact of service quality on customer loyalty of Myanmar hospitality industry: the mediating role of customer satisfaction
    • Authors: YN Myo, GSA Khalifa, TT Aye
    • Journal: International Journal of Management and Human Science
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 1-11
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 3

 

  1. Title: The Impact of Innovation and Smart Government on Happiness: Proposing Conceptual Framework
    • Authors: RSHAL Shamsi, AA Ameen, O Isaac, AH Al-Shibami, GS Khalifa
    • Journal: International Journal of Management and Human Science (IJMHS)
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 10-26
    • Volume: 2
    • Issue: 2

 

  1. Title: Impact of Destination Image Factors on Revisit Intentions of Hotel’s International Tourists in Ba Ria-Vung Tau (Br-Vt) The Mediating Role of Positive Word-of-Mouth
    • Authors: NVH Trung, GSA Khalifa
    • Journal: International Journal on Recent Trends in Business and Tourism
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 98-107
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 2

 

  1. Title: Impact of Effective Training on Employee Performance in Hotel Establishments
    • Authors: MA Morsy, GS Ahmed, NAA Ali
    • Journal: International Journal of Heritage, Tourism, and Hospitality
    • Year: 2016
    • Pages: 92-109
    • Volume: 10
    • Issue: 1/2

 

  1. Title: Business Continuity Management and Crisis Leadership: An Approach to Re-Engineer Crisis Performance within Abu Dhabi Governmental Entities
    • Authors: Mohamed Naser A. N. Alharthi, Gamal S. A. Khalifa
    • Journal: International Journal on Emerging Technologies
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 32-40
    • Volume: 10
    • Issue: 1a