Date(s):29th May 2023

Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Venue: Hybrid mode

Resource Person(s): Dr. Raja Sankaran (Ph.D IIM-Ranchi) Professor, CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, India.

Faculty Coordinator(s) Dr. Atul Kumar Dr. Rashmi Paranjape Ms. Manjiri Joshi

Organizer IQAC Research & Publication Cell

Objectives

• To provide a comprehensive understanding of bibliometric analysis and SLR.
• To enhance practical skills in bibliometric analysis.

Brief Report

The pre-conference workshop on "Bibliometric Analysis & Introduction to SLR" was up next in the session. Dr. Raja Sankaran, Professor Raja Sankaran Ph.D. (IIM-Ranchi), CMS Business School Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, India served as the workshop's resource person and provided in-depth expertise on bibliometric analysis. His profound knowledge, expertise, and engaging delivery style ensured a highly informative and enriching learning experience for all participants. The workshop aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of bibliometric analysis and the fundamentals of conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) and understanding the basics of bibliometrics and its applications in research evaluation and analysis. The workshop was structured to provide both theoretical and practical insights into bibliometric analysis and SLR.

The workshop agenda was carefully designed to offer a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The session began with an introduction to bibliometric analysis, emphasizing its significance in research evaluation and analysis. The participants were guided through various bibliometric indicators to grasp the key concepts and understand their practical implications. To enhance the participants' learning experience, hands-on exercises were conducted using bibliometric software. This allowed the attendees to gain practical insights into data analysis and visualization techniques. Throughout the workshop, interactive discussions and Q&A sessions were encouraged to foster engagement and knowledge sharing among the participants. This created an open and collaborative learning environment, where participants could actively participate and seek clarification on workshop topics.

The feedback received from the participants was overwhelmingly positive. They expressed their appreciation for the well-structured content, which covered the fundamental aspects of bibliometric analysis and SLR in a clear and concise manner. The practical exercises were highlighted as particularly beneficial, as they allowed participants to apply the concepts learned and develop practical skills applicable to their research work.

The Resource person was commended for their expertise and engaging delivery style, effectively conveying complex concepts, and ensuring a highly informative and enriching learning experience.

Participants found the workshop to be highly relevant to their research pursuits, enabling them to enhance their research methodologies and stay abreast of current trends in the field.

Date : 04/05/2023

Time:10.30 am – 4.30 pm.

Venue : Smart Room, 2nd floor

Resource Person(s) : Dr. Amarpreet Sigh Ghura,
Associate Professor, FLAME University

Faculty Coordinator(s) : Dr. Shraddha Purandare

Organizer (Dept./Cell/Committee) : Case Development Cell

Objective(s)

To promote the culture of Case Based Teaching and Case Writing among participants.

Brief Report

The Workshop highlighted the significance of the case method in the learning process. It was intended for all those interested in developing teaching case studies.

Dr. Singh shared valuable insights on developing the cases. He covered the following areas.

• Primary data-based cases &Secondary data based cases:
• Various stakeholders
• Identification of case leads
• Rules of writing the case
• Keywords & its importance
• Sources of data collection
• Developing a teaching note

He also shared some of his developed cases with the participants to make them understand the points to be covered.

All the participants wholeheartedly participated & got their queries resolved during Q & A session. Participants from the following institutes attended the workshop:

• Dr. D. Y. Patil B School
• Global Business School & Research Center
• Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management & Research
• Dr D Y Patil Institute of Technology
• Ramachandran International Institute of Management

Research & Publication cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School organized pre-conference workshop on Data Analysis using Process Macro: Advance Mechanism for Mediation & Moderation in SEM. This workshop was organized for the participants of the Second International Conference at on Fostering Resilient Business Ecosystems and Economic Growth: Towards the next Normal

Objective:

To orient the audience on the emerging method of data analysis using Process Macro.

Audience present: 200

Program Date: 27^th April, 2022

Session duration: 2:00pm-6:00pm (4 hours)

Venue: online

The session began Ms. Geetika Jha introducing Dr. Vikas Arya. Dr. Vikas Arya greeted all the audience and began the session by asking an open question to the audience present – the difference between mediation and moderation. He also spoke about when to to use structural equation modelling and what are its benefits.

He then introduced the audience with the tool named Process macro and its uses. He said PROCESS is an observed variable OLS and logistic regression path analysis modeling tool. It is widely used through the social, business, and health sciences for estimating direct and indirect effects in single and multiple mediator models (parallel and serial) , two and three way interactions in moderation models along with simple slopes and regions of significance for probing interactions, and conditional indirect effects in moderated mediation models with a single or multiple mediators or moderators.

He described the mediation, moderation and conditional process analysis as the foundation of mediation and moderation analysis as well as their analytical integration in the form of "conditional process analysis", with a focus on PROCESS for SPSS SAS, and R as the tool for implementing the methods discussed.

He gave some workbooks to the audience and demonstrated how to analyse the data using Process macro

The session gave many insightful facts about the and the participants found it very helpful.

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-school conducted a workshop for its in-house faculty members. The session was conducted for 6 hours.

Objective:

To introduce the intricacies of various sampling techniques to the faculty members.

Resource Person: D N Itkyal

Venue: Smart room

Total Participants: 20

Date: 08/04/2021

Time: 11am-4:30pm (5 hours)

Brief:

Research & Publication Cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil School organized 5 hours workshop on sampling techniques for its in-house faculty members. The session was taken by D.N.Itkyal, the session aimed to explain how one should learn to choose a sample for carrying out one’s research work. The research needs to yield the desired results. The session began with explaining what is meant by sampling and what its various techniques are. He then stated the importance of proper sampling techniques. He said that it is one of the most important factors which determines the accuracy of the research. If sampling is done inappropriately, then it will be directly reflected in the final result.

D.N.Itkyal explained different sampling techniques with relevant examples and how to differentiate one from the other. The session also involved the in-depth study of various research papers by the participants. They were asked to read the research paper carefully and identify the sampling techniques used and why it was suitable in that research.

The FDP gave various insights about the proper use of diverse sampling in different kinds of research settings. The participants found the session very insightful.

Workshop on “Understanding a case study approach of writing a research paper”

A case study writing workshop was conducted for all the faculty members of Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School by the Research Cell. Consecutive workshops for 6 hours each were conducted online by Prof. Amarpreet Singh Ghura to guide faculty on writing and publishing a case study.

Objectives

To understand the case study-based approach towards writing a research paper.

Target Audience: 20 faculties (in-house)

Program Date: 12^th August 2020

Program Duration: 6 hours (10.00 Am to 4.30 Pm)

Resource Person

Dr. Amarpreet Singh Ghura, Assistant Professor, Flame University, Pune, India

Prof. Ghura is a commerce graduate who has done his Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He completed his Ph.D. in Commerce and Management from JJT University, Rajasthan, and was associated with the Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. Dr. Ghura has over eight years of experience in the education industry and has been associated with organizations such as the Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta, Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, etc. at various capacities. He was associated as a 2nd generation in his Family managed business and is active in the start-up sector and was associated with two startups namely Indian Drivers Database Incorporation and MedChoice Pharmacy. He is currently associated with Unicepts Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as Advisor.

In the workshop, the following topics were covered

The workshop aimed to understand how to develop an in-depth, multi-faceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context and formulate it into the case study.

Preparing the Case

1. Read and Examine the Case Thoroughly - Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems.
2. Focus Your Analysis - Identify two to five key problems; understand how they impact the organization.
3. Uncover Possible Changes Needed – Based on the review of course readings and discussions find the solutions
4. Select the Best Solution- Consider strong supporting evidence with pros and cons to the solution. Check whether the solution is practical.

Drafting the Case

Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of your analysis should include these general sections, but these may differ depending on your assignment directions or your specific case study:

1. Introduction o Identify the key problems and issues in the case study. o Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 1–2 sentences.
2. Background o Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues. o Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study.
3. Evaluation of the Case o Outline the various pieces of the case study that you are focusing on and evaluate.
4. Proposed Solution/Changes o Provide specific and realistic solutions needed. o Explain why this solution was chosen. o Support this solution with solid evidence.
5. Recommendations o Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution.

Finalizing the Case

After you have composed the first draft of your case study analysis, read through it to check for any gaps or inconsistencies in content or structure.

The instructor also walked through different stages involved while planning and undertaking a case study and how to report the findings. The session was co-ordinator Dr. Rashmi Paranjpye welcomed the resource person Dr. Amarpreet Singh Ghura and introduced him to the participants. It was an interactive session and the participants took an active interest in understanding the case study approach of writing a research paper.

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-school conducted a workshop for its in-house faculty members. The session was conducted for 10 hours spread between 9^th May 2020 to 3^rd July 2020.

Objectives

• Orient the faculties towards developing a proper research aptitude.
• Introduce faculties to step-by-step writing of a research paper.
• Understanding and framing of Transactional Problem in Research.
• Enable faculties with skills to identify the Research Problem.
• To understand the concept of research design.
• To enrich faculty members on developing the skill of developing a questionnaire.

Target Audience: 20 faculties (in-house)

Program Dates: 9^th May, 2020 to 3^rd July, 2020

Resource Person: Ms. Pooja Mimrot, Market Research Executive

Brief

R&D cell – a research wing of Dr. D.Y. Patil B-school in its bid to initiate research activity in the institute, has launched a workshop on 9^th May 2020 under the leadership of Dr. Sonali Saha along with other teammates of R&D cell, where over 20 faculty member participated in the program via online mode. The main aim of the workshop was to familiarize the participants to develop the flair for the writing of a good research paper and to understand as well develops the skills to write a quality research paper.

• The first session was conducted on 9^th May 2020 and was based on orientation towards Research paper writing. The instructor first gave an overview of the structure of the research paper and then discussed the various aspects of the research process particularly focusing on how to decide the topic of a research paper. The instructor, during her discourse, started with explaining the basics of research and the practical aspects of writing a research paper. In this session, she dedicated the major portion of her discourse to explaining how to decide upon a research topic by demonstrating on the excel sheet using various teaching aids.
• The second session was conducted on 16^th May 2020. The objective of this session was to help participants how to identify the research problem. The instructor started the session by clarifying what is meant by Research Problem and Research Design and what are the different types of research. She cited various industry-related examples to familiarize participants to identify the research problem. The session also was focused upon citing certain common mistakes Researchers commit while designing a research problem. Different sources of research Problem were also part of the discourse.

• The third session was conducted on 23^rd May 2020. The objective of this session was to understand how to develop a proper research design. The instructor focused on what should be the priority and the practical approach towards developing a research question. What point to be looked upon while collecting the data and also the importance of focusing upon what kind of data is required for that particular research?
• The fourth session was conducted in two parts. The first part was taken on 30^th June 2020 and the second part was taken on 3^rd July 2020. The objective of this session was to develop analytical skills among the participants on how to build a questionnaire. The instructor explained to first decide on what kind of information is required and then understand who is the target audience and what are the methods to reach them. It was also explained how to understand what would be the content of the question and how to build them and arrange them in a proper format.

Ms. Suman Deokota very well coordinated the session by providing backend technical support. At the end of the session, feedback was taken with the help of Google Doc and was then analyzed on a linear scale by Mrs. Geetika Jha. In the analysis, it was found that 78% of the participants rated the overall quality of the session from very good to excellent whereas approximately 22% of the participants rated it good.

A workshop was conducted on “Fighting the menace of predatory Journals for all the faculty members” of Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School by the Research & Publication Cell. Consecutive workshops for 6 hours each were conducted online by Prof. Geetika Jha to guide faculties on understanding the nature of predatory journals and how to track them.

Objectives

To understand the nature of predatory journals and how to track them.

No. of Participants : 18 faculties (in-house)

Program Date: 28^th April 2020

Program Duration: 5 hours (11.00 am to 4.30 pm)

Resource Person

Prof. Geetika Jha, Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, India.

Brief:

The Workshop aimed at understanding the nature of predatory and cloned journals and how to track them. The Workshop covered the points such as, Understanding predatory Journal, What attracts the academicians to publish in those Journals, What can be the repercussions of publishing in the predatory Journal, How can one find out if a given Journal is predatory or not, What are the checklists if the target journal is a genuine one.

Prof. Geetika Jha gave practical demonstrations on the covered topic and solved the queries of the participants regarding their target journal, whether it is a genuine or a fake one. She gave the name of specific journals to the participants and asked them to search for themselves if the given name of the journal is a fake or predatory one.

The session was quite helpful to the participants, which paved the way for them to stay safe from getting trapped in these predatory/ fake Journals and lose their hard work.

Date: 11th Jan, 2019

Time: 11:30 A.M. onwards

Venue: Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School

Objectives:

• Increase participants' understanding of social issues, inequalities, and challenges in their community or the broader society.
• Encourage attendees to empathize with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a greater sense of compassion and understanding
• Motivate participants to take meaningful, tangible steps towards creating positive social change, such as volunteering, advocacy, or supporting relevant causes.

Participants Details: 70 + students including faculties and students.

The "Developing Social Consciousness" event held at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School was an inspiring and informative gathering aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of social issues and encouraging students to become more socially conscious and responsible individuals. The event generated significant interest and enthusiasm among the students. Many expressed their intention to actively participate in community service and support various social causes. Several students formed study groups and planned initiatives to address specific issues they are passionate about.

Key outcome of the activity:

The "Developing Social Consciousness" event at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School was a resounding success in achieving its objectives of raising awareness, promoting empathy, and inspiring action. It left a lasting impact on the students, encouraging them to become more socially conscious and responsible citizens.

Research & Publication cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School organized an in house Faculty Development Program on Bibliometric Analysis.

Objective:

To make the audience aware of theways of analyzing Big volumes of data using Bibliometric Analysis.

Resource Person: Prof. Vishal Telkar

Program Date: 25^th July, 2022

Session duration: 11am-4:30pm (5 hours)

Venue: Smart room

The session began giving a brief introduction about Bibliometric analysis. The trainer introduced Bibliometric Analysis as a popular and rigorous method for exploring and analyzing large volumes of scientific data. He said that it enables us to unpack the evolutionary nuances of a specific field, while shedding light on the emerging areas in that field. Yet, its application in business research is relatively new, and in many instances, underdeveloped.

The topics covered :

· Bibliometrics are the statistical analyses of books, articles, or other publications.

· Analyses are used to track author or researcher output and impact.

· Also used to calculate journal impact factors

· Bibliometrics data can also be visualized to understand publication relationships

The trainer used the BiblioShine tool and demonstrated to the participants how to do Bibliometric Analysis for writing research articles. The snapshots of some steps are given below.

FDP on Identifying Intellectual Property component at the Early Stage of Innovation

Research & Publication cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School organized an in house Faculty development Program on Identifying Intellectual Property component at an early stage of Innovation.

Objectives

To make the audience aware about how to identify Intellectual property Rights at the early stage of Innovation.

Resource Person: Dr. Atul Kumar

Audience present: 16

Program Date: 4^th Feb 2021

Session duration: 11am-4:30pm (5 hours)

Brief:

The session began with explaining what property is and an individual's right over it, and how intellectual property rights can be clearly understood.

Intellectual Property Rights cover the Creation of the human mind, which results from human creativity and innovation. It enables people to earn recognition and earn financial benefits and encourage inventiveness. He also discussed the difference between invention and innovation. The invention refers to the occurrence of an idea for a product or a process that has never been made before, innovation applies the implementation of an idea for product or process for the very first time. The Smartphone, the car, the desktop computer are inventions. While Innovation is the continual upgrade of inventions. The Types of IPR are Patent, Trademark, Trade secret, Geographical indication, Copyright, Plant varieties, Design.

Importance of IPR in a startup: Every startup has IP rights, which it needs to, understand and protect for excellence in its business. Every startup uses a trading name, brand, logo, advertisement, inventions, design products, or a website that possesses valuable IP rights. While starting any venture, the startup also needs to confirm that it is not in violation of the IP rights of any other person to save itself from any unwarranted litigation or legal action which can thwart its business activities.

Trademarks: Trademarks means any words, symbols, slogans, product packaging, or design that identify the goods or services, particular source.

Trade secrets: Any confidential business information which provides an enterprise or competing edge may be considered a trade secret.

Industrial Design: These are the features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornament or composition of lines or colors applied to the product, making it look different from other articles in the market.

Copyright: It is a right given by the law to creator of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematographic films and sound recordings.

Patent: Patent law is that branch of intellectual property law that deals with new inventions such as circuit boards car engines, heating coils or zippers.

The session ended with explained how to obtain IPRs, the methods of managing IP and information about various funding opportunities.

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-school conducted an FDP for its in-house faculty members. The FDP was conducted for 5 hours on 27^th September 2020.

Objectives

1. To develop basic traits of diving into a research paper writing.
2. To understand the importance of doing a good literature review
3. How to select a proper journal for your research article to be published.

Target Audience: 20 faculties (in-house)

Program Date: 27^th September, 2020

Program Duration: 5 hours (11:30pm-4:30pm)

Resource Person: Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman, Director – SIBM, Pune

Brief

The FDP was aimed at making the participants develop the basic attribute to write a good research paper. What should be the basic outline of a good research paper and what is the importance of doing a literature review and what is the right method to do a literature review. The session also focused on teaching the participants how important it is to select a journal for getting your research work published. The FDP session ended with a vote of thanks given by Dr. Sonali Saha – head of the Research and Publication cell.

Dr. D. Y. Patil B-school conducted an FDP for its in-house faculty members. The FDP was conducted for 6 hours on 19th June, 2020.

Objectives

1) To understand the basics of writing a good research paper.

2) How to choose the area that needs to be worked upon.

3) The main points to be focussed (Dos & Don’ts) while writing a good research paper.

Target Audience: 20 faculties (in-house)

Program Date: 19th June, 2020

Program Duration: 6 hrs (11.00Am to 5.00Pm)

Resource Person: Dr. Sanjay Pohekar, Head - Research Programme, SCRI, SIU

Brief

This FDP mainly aimed at orienting faculty members towards writing a Quality research papers and get it noticed in the research fraternity. Dr. Sanjay Pohekar talked on how important it is to have a right mindset before beginning to write a quality research paper and what points to be pondered on when beginning to write a research paper. Why is important for academicians to be involved in writing and publishing a paper and how imperative it is to plan and execute research with publication in mind. He then went on explaining what should be the structure of a well written research article and what should be the language and the style of writing. Session concluded with the resource person taking up certain questions. The FDP was well received by the participants who reflected on the feedback form collected by them. FDP was coordinated by Ms. Geetika Jha.

Dr. D. Y. Patil B-school conducted a Faculty Development Program for its in-house faculty members. The session was conducted for 5 hours.

Objective:

The aim of this workshop is to harness the knowledge of the faculty members regarding writing an impactful research paper.

Resource Person: Santosh Rathi

Total Participants: 12

Date: 09^th September, 2019

Time: 11:00am – 4:30pm

Brief:

Session started with great enthuse and energy at 11:00 am in the classroom 401, at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune with great presence of all the faculty members and dignitaries.

Santosh Rathi started the session with giving a brief overview of writing an impactful research paper.

It begins with getting ready with one’s data, the preparing the first draft, selecting a right journal and then submission. He then stressed upon the point that while writing a research paper it’s very important to know and maintain the focus of the research paper. While putting down your research on paper, identify the points that are emerged from the research and make it the central theme of the article. He then said to keep a note of good and bad writing styles in the literature and to take note of what is the readership of the selected Journal.

The session continues with explaining the structure of the research paper i.e. Title, Abstract, Introduction, Research Methods, Methodology, Data analysis and interpretation, Results and discussion, conclusion and references. He further explained how one frame a title should in order to make it attractive and which accurately reflects the investigation. He further explained how one should take care while writing each of the above described section of the research article.

The session concluded with the tips of how to find a right journal for the article to submit.

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-school conducted a Faculty Development Program for its in-house faculty members. The session was conducted for 5 hours.

Objective: 

The main objective of this FDP was to orient the faculty members toward understanding the various ethics to be followed while writing a research paper.

Resource Person: Emmanuel Braggs, Head - Human Resources at MSC Software Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., Pune 

Total Participants: 10

Date: 18^th September 2018

Time: 11:00 am-4:30 pm (5 hours)

The session started with great enthuse and energy at 11:00 am in classroom 401, at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, with all the faculty members and dignitaries. He explained what research ethics is and what the constituents of doing good research are? He then explained what the guidelines of research ethics are!! He guided the participants with the Five principles for research ethics which are the recommendations APA's Science Directorate gives to help researchers steer clear of ethical quandaries:- Discuss intellectual property frankly, Be conscious of multiple roles, Follow informed-consent rules, Respect confidentiality, and privacy, Tap into ethics resources.

The session also included what activities come under research misconducts and what are the repercussions of indulging in research misconduct. 

Dr. D. Y. Patil B-school conducted a Faculty Development Program for its in-house faculty members. The session was conducted for 5:30 hours.

Objective:

The main objective of the Faculty Development Program is to harness the knowledge of the audience regarding the right approach towards writing the chapters for the edited books.

Resource Person: Dr. Yogesh Pahuja, Consultant trainer, Pune

Total Participants: 12

Date: 05/01/2018

Time: 10am-4pm

Brief:

Dr. Yogesh Pahuja shared his expertise on writing book chapter for edited books to the faculty members of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School. He began his session by explaining that to begin writing an edited book, one needs to create a chapter outline which will help to sketch the chapter’s structure. He stressed on the point that the title should be eye- catching and the introduction should be written in such a way that it hooks the readers to the topic being discussed.

He then explained how to elaborate the content as per the outline designed. Towards the end of a chapter, a brief summary should be provided which gives the whole picture in a nutshell.

The audience found the session very resourceful and informative that gave them an in-depth insight on chapter writing, its publication ethics and leads.

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School conducted Short Term Training Program for Professors’ and academicians in collaboration with Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut, Indonesia and Association of Indian Management Schools. The program garnered the audience from various states in India and also from Indonesia.

Objectives

1) To promote creative and innovative pedagogical practices in classroom.

2) To familiarize the audience with the importance of incorporating research practices in classroom teaching.

3) To write the research proposals and procure funds from funding agencies for doing research work.

Target Audience: 200

Program Date: 8^th June, 2021 – 13^th June, 2021

Program Duration: 8.5 hrs

Resource Person: Prof. Mahbub Bhuyan, University of Miami, USA

Brief

This Short Term Training Program majorly aimed at encouraging the Professors’ and Research Scholars (Professors’ to be) in understanding the importance of classroom teaching enriched with recent developments in the domain. To that it is extremely essential for the professors to develop research mindset. Hence the need was felt to hold 5 day short term training program for professors on “Professor’s Pedagogical Practices”. The STTP was convened by Dr. Amol Gawande- the Director of Dr. D. Y. Patil B – School and coordinated by Dr. Atul Kumar and Ms. Geetika.

The sessions covered various areas of research practices ranging from basics of research, hypothesis formulation, paper writing skills, publication ethics, writing research proposal for research grants etc.

The major highlights of the STTP were Dr. Pasupuleti Visweswara Rao, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia – who ranks amongst top 2% scientist of the world as per the ranking released by the Stanford University, November 2020 and Dr. Malayadri Pacha, Research Advisor and Senior Research fellow- ICSSR. The participants got to listen to them on the various ethical practices that needs to be followed which carrying out the research and its importance.

The participants who successfully clear the exam will be issued a certificate of completion which will add to their professional growth as well.

Dr. D. Y. Patil B-school conducted a Guest Session for its in-house faculty members. The session was conducted for an hour.

Objective:

To introduce the use of Turnitin Similarity to the faculty members.

Resource Person: Varun Piplani

Total Participants: 6

Date: 07/01/2021

Time: 04.30pm-5.30pm (1 hours)

Brief:

Research & Publication Cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil School organized an hour guest session on how to use Turnitin Similarity for its in-house faculty members. The session was taken by Varun Piplani, Sr. Specialist-Professional Services.

The session aimed to explain how one can use turnitin while carrying out one’s research work. The research tells us the need to apply it to quantify the similarity of our report with others to get desired results. The session began with explaining what is meant by Turnitin Similarity. He then stated the importance of turnitin in carrying out research work. He said that it is one of the most important factors which determines the originality of the research. If done inappropriately, then it will be directly reflected in the final result.

Varun Piplani explained research ethics with relevant examples and how to apply it in research report preparation. The session also involved the in-depth study of various Turnitin Similarity examples to the participants.

The Guest Session gave various insights about the proper use of turnitin similarity in different kinds of research report preparation. The participants found the session very insightful.

Date(s): 9th September 2023

Time: 11am to 1pm

Venue: Online (Zoom Platform)

Resource Person(s): Dr. Raja Sankaran, PhD IIM-Ranchi, Professor, CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru

Faculty Coordinator(s) Ms. Manjiri Joshi

Organizer Research & Publication Cell

Objective(s)

• To provide participants with a clear understanding of the various criteria for evaluating academic journals, such as impact factor, peer-review process, and relevance to their research area.
• To empower researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions when selecting journals for their research papers, ensuring a higher likelihood of successful publication.

Brief Report

Dr.D.Y.Patil B School had the honour of hosting an enlightening guest session titled "Choosing the Most Appropriate Journal for Publishing Your Research Paper." The session featured Dr. Raja Sankaran, a distinguished expert in academic and research. During this session, He shared invaluable insights into the intricate process of selecting the right journal for research publications. The audience, comprising researchers, faculty members, and students, benefited immensely from the depth of knowledge and experience offered by the guest speaker.

The key takeaways from the session encompassed understanding the complex landscape of academic publications, including the importance of comprehending a journal's scope and audience. He emphasized the significance of aligning research with a journal's aims and scope, thus ensuring a better fit and higher chances of acceptance. Moreover, attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of the criteria for journal selection, which included considerations like impact factors, peer-review processes, and ethical publishing practices. Practical advice on manuscript preparation, submission, and navigating the peer-review process proved to be particularly beneficial.

The interactive segment of the session allowed participants to seek personalized guidance and address specific concerns related to their research publications. Sir, provided valuable insights, ensuring that attendees left the session not only with enhanced knowledge but also with practical strategies to improve their research publication endeavours.

Date(s) :29th May to 31st May 2023

Time : 9 am to 6pm

Venue : Hybrid mode

Resource Person(s) : Multiple
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Faculty Coordinator(s) : Dr. Atul Kumar Dr. Rashmi Paranjapye Ms. Manjiri Joshi

Organizer : IQAC Research & Publication Cell

Objectives

• To understand how the business and education sector are enhancing productivity through the hybrid mode of working.
• To provide researchers, industry practitioners, academicians, research scholars, and students with strong research orientation and a forum for discussing and presenting new ideas adopted by businesses and education sector to enhance productivity with the help of technology by embracing the new world of Hybrid.

Brief Report

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School successfully conducted a 3-day international conference titled "Enhancing Productivity in Hybrid Mode: The Beginning of a New Era" in collaboration with Centre for Economic Diplomacy, Europe, Dr. Soetomo University in Indonesia, Boston International College, Nepal, AIMS, CEGR, and knowledge partners City University, Business Standard, MTC Global, Skilledge, Education Post, BUSIN, IAMC & MERC from 29th May to 31st May 2023. The main aim of this conference to provide researchers, industry practitioners, academicians, research scholars, and students with strong research orientation and a forum for discussing and presenting new ideas adopted by businesses and education sector to enhance productivity with the help of technology by embracing the new world of Hybrid.

The first day session of the conference embarked under the august presence of distinguished dignitaries like Dr. R. K. Soni, Advisor, AICTE, New Delhi, India, Dr. Neeraj Saxena, Advisor, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, India, Dr. Alok Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), India, Prof. Dr. Vishnu Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bikaner, India, Prof. Dr. B. S. Nagendra Parashar, Vice Chancellor, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun, India, Prof. Dr. Dilip Nandkeolyar, Pro Chancellor, Commonwealth University, London, UK, , Dr. Justin Paul, Professor, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, USA, Mr. Ananda Bahadur Chand, Chairperson, Boston International College, Nepal, Dr. Parag Kalkar Dean, Faculty of Commerce and
Management, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India, Prof. Dr. Nur Sayidah, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Seotomo University, Indonesia, Dr. A. B. Dadas, Director, Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Pune, India, Dr. Arvind Karunakaran, Professor, Stanford University, USA, Dr. Swapnarag Swain, Chairperson, MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya, Prof. Husam-Aldin Al-Malkawi, Professor of Finance, The British University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dr. Sushil Kumar, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam, India, , Dr. Raja Sankaran, Professor, CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, India, Along with Dr. S. S. Chitlange, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pune, India. Dr. Somnath Patil, Secretary of the Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society provided valuable guidance. Dr. Amol Gawande, the conference chairman, welcomed everyone and explained the objectives and advantages of the conference to the audience, attendees, and dignitaries. The captivating addresses of all guests have challenged conventional thinking, inspired everyone to think beyond boundaries, and sparked new ideas that will certainly shape the future of research.

The pre-conference workshop on "Bibliometric Analysis & Introduction to SLR" was up next in the session. Dr. Raja Sankaran, Professor Raja Sankaran Ph.D. (IIM-Ranchi), CMS Business School Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, India served as the workshop's resource person and provided in-depth expertise on bibliometric analysis. His profound knowledge, expertise, and engaging delivery style ensured a highly informative and enriching learning experience for all participants. The workshop aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of bibliometric analysis and the fundamentals of conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) and understanding the basics of bibliometrics and its applications in research evaluation and analysis. The workshop was structured to provide both theoretical and practical insights into bibliometric analysis and SLR.

The following two days, May 30 and May 31 Academics and practitioners were invited to submit conceptual and empirical research papers on the conference's themes or related subjects. There were two sessions per track in each of the four tracks for the presentations between May 30 and May 31, 2023, two of which were for external paper presenters, one for case study presenters, and one for institute students. Speakers from a wide range of nations, including the United States, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Slovakia, Peru, Russia, Iraq, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Tunisia, Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Denmark, East Africa, and many others, gave the keynote addresses at the conference.
The Conference successfully concluded on 31st May 2023 with a valedictory session and session was graced by Dr.(Mrs) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General Association of Indian Universities (AIU), India, Prof. Raghuvir Singh, Vice Chancellor, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, (U.P.), India, Mr. Ashish Jain, CEO, Healthcare Sector Skill Council, New Delhi, India, Mr. Mohit Soni, CEO, Media & Entertainment Skill Council, New Delhi, India, Dr. R. Venkatesh Babu, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India, Prof. A. P. Mittal, Director, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (West Campus), New Delhi, India, Dr. Harvey Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Massey Business School, Massey University, New Zealand, Dr. Megha Sharma, Professor, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, India and Dr. Avinash Thakur Executive Director, Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pune, India where they addressed with their knowledge, expertise, and visionary insights. The valedictory session concluded with the vote of thanks given by Ms. Manjiri Joshi.

The best research papers were awarded first, second and third prize - a cash prize of 30,000(INR), 15,000(IN) and 7500(INR) respectively. All the research articles presented in the conference were included in the conference proceedings published by Dr. D. Y. Patil B-Schoo

This conference attracted participants from around the nation who not only participated, but also actively listened. It also gave a platform for the nation's curious minds at large. This international conference served as a forum for discussions on a variety of topics related to building resilient business ecosystems post-pandemic while navigating the Next Normal, but it also filled important research gaps with the help of outstanding papers presented by researchers from across India and other countries.