Faculty Members Publications

1. Title: 'The Interaction Among Foreign Direct Investment, GDP Growth and Unemployment Rate in Emerging Economies Before and After the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on Bangladesh'

Mahbub, F.B., Shetu, J.F. and Khandker, L.L, (2022), ‘The Interaction Among Foreign Direct Investment, GDP Growth and Unemployment Rate in Emerging Economies Before and After the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on Bangladesh’, International Journal of Education, Business and Economics Research (IJEBER) 2 (6): 176-192. ISSN: 2583-3006

Abstract: This study examines Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and Unemployment growth and their relationships with each other; whether there’s a structural break for COVID-19; and how Bangladesh can use this information to ensure stable economic growth. Using a qualitative and quantitative approach, this paper uses time series analysis such as Augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) test, Johansen cointegration test, and Granger Causality are used to determine the underlining interconnection and any causal relationship among variables. The Bai-Perron test was performed to identify structural breaks in the series for COVID-19. Long-run equilibrium relationships exist between FDI and GDP growth and between FDI and the unemployment rate. There is a unidirectional relationship between the unemployment rate and GDP and between FDI and the unemployment rate. A structural break exists in all the variables that manifest the extent of the pandemic’s effect. This study proposes several policy reforms too. Even though most recent research has focused on the impact of FDI on both developed and developing countries’ economies during COVID-19; very few studies have focused specifically on Bangladesh, drawing on the impact of FDI on GDP, economic growth, and employment during then by examining the relationship and identifying a structural break among the variables. 

Link: https://ijeber.com/the-interaction-among-foreign-direct-investment-gdp-growth-and-unemployment-rate-in-emerging-economies-before-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-case-study-on-bangladesh/

2. Title: 'Glass  Ceiling  for  Professional  Women:  A  Study  on  Bangladesh'

Shetu, J.F. and Ferdous, C.S., 2017. Glass ceiling for professional women: a study on Bangladesh. World, 7(2), pp.78-87.

Abstract: The  ‘glass  ceiling’  metaphor  is  used  to  describe  invisible barriers  (glass)  through  which  women  see  elite  positions  but cannot  reach  them  (ceiling).  The  scenario  poses  as  if  there is  not  sufficient  room  for  women  at  the  top  positions  like  a board  member,  authoritarian  bodies,  and  top  executive committees.  Under  such  circumstances,  whether  the  glass ceiling  exists  in  Bangladesh,  the  obstacles  the  professional women face because of their  gender,  the  kind  of  support  they need,  and  the  factors  that  assist  them  to  overcome  those: these  were  the  research  areas  of  this  study.  This  study gained  insight  by  interviewing  high  position  holder  female professionals  from  versatile  and  challenging  sectors.  The barriers  found  were  many:  stereotypical  undervaluation  of women,  child-care  challenges,  social  underestimation  and disobedience  due  to  professional  jealousy,  scarcity  of  family support  and  additional  work  efforts  due  to  gender.  Factors like  support  from  family  and  husband,  urge  for  a  separate identity,  self-determination,  educational  excellence  was found  to  assist  women  to  shatter  the  ceiling.  The  study provides  interesting  findings  that  can  be  rendered  useful  and essential.

Link:  https://zantworldpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/11.-Jannatul.pdf

1. International Conference on Economics, Business Management & Social Sciences (IACEBMSS), March 09, 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Title of the paper: "A Trend Analysis of Inward FDI between Vietnam and Bangladesh: Identifying How Vietnam is Doing Better’

ISBN: 978-93-90150-32-8 (Page no: 61-68). Published by: Institute for Technology and Research (ITRESEARCH)

2. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technology & Management (IRTM), February 2021. Organized by Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata; University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata and Jaipur; in collaboration with Taylor and Francis Group. Title of the paper: A Predictive Model Anticipating Consumer Behavior in Online Purchasing in an E-Commerce Environment in the COVID-19 era: A Study on Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD), March, 2018. Organized by Faculty of Business Studies, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. Title of the paper: 'Challenges of Career Women: A Case Study on Public and Private Sector Professionals in Bangladesh'

4. International Conference on Gender Mainstreaming in Politics, Administration, and  Development in South Asia  and  Beyond, November, 2017. Organized by the Public Policy and Governance Program at Department of Political Science and Sociology, North South University, Bangladesh. Title of the paper: Work-Life Balance: A Study on Professional Women in Dhaka

5. 14th Asian Business Research Conference, 2016. Title of the paper:  Glass Ceiling in Bangladesh: Women Who Have Broken It.

Rani J., Saha S., Ferdous F., Rahman M.A. (2024), Assessment of the Bangladeshi antibiotic market: Implications of the WHO AWaRe classification and dosage form availability on antimicrobial resistance. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 17(12), 1-10. Article 102587. No.12:102587.

Rani J., Sadik G. (2024). “Isolation and characterization of cholinesterase inhibitors from Wedelia trilobata”, International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (ICPHS). (6-7 December 2024).

Rani J., Saha S., Rahman M.A. (2024). “Inappropriate marketing of Watch and Reserve class antibiotics in Bangladesh is posing big threat to the evolution of multidrug-resistant bacteria”, International Conference on Advances and Challenges through Translational Research in Biological Sciences. (27 April 2024).

Rani J., Saha S., Rahman M.A. (2023). “An analysis of antibiotic marketing of AWaRe (Access, Watch and Reserve) class antibiotics in Bangladesh”, International Conference on The Role of Science and Technology Towards 4IR. (5-6 October 2023).

• Jahan, M.R., Aziz, F.I., Ema, M.B.I., Islam, A.B. and Islam, M.N., 2019, June. A wearable system for path finding to assist elderly people in an indoor environment. In Proceedings of the XX International Conference on Human Computer Interaction (pp. 1-7). [Click Here]
• Islam, M.N., Jahan, M.R., Ali, A., Rony, S., Anannya, T.T., Aziz, F.I., Bayzed, M., Yeazdani, A. and Rabbi, M.F., 2019. Design and development of an intelligent seed germination system based on iot. In Advances in Information and Communication Technologies for Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change II: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of ICT for Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change (AACC'18), November 21-23, 2018, Cali, Colombia (pp. 146-161). Springer International Publishing. [Click Here]
• Rahman, M.A., Liu, S., Li, R., Wu, H., Jahan, M.R. and Kwok, N., 2018, April. A review on brightness preserving contrast enhancement methods for digital image. In Ninth International Conference on Graphic and Image Processing (ICGIP 2017) (Vol. 10615, pp. 794-804). SPIE. [Click here]

Ashrafi, D. M., Islam, K. F., Shahid, T. S., & Sarker, M. A. R. (2025). Going green or staying grey: modelling the factors of green tech product purchase behaviour through interpretive structural modelling and MICMAC approach. Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus)

Ahmed, S., Ashrafi, D. M., Annamalah, S., Shahid, T., & Al Masud, A. (2025). Determining the attitude and intention to use digital land services in an emerging economy. The TQM Journal. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Akhter, M., Sarker, M. A. R., Ferdousi, F., & Shahid, T. (2025). Investigating the interconnected dynamics between e-WOM and quality performance dimensions in car dashcams through a symmetric and asymmetric modelling approach. The TQM Journal. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Ahmed, S., Rahman, M. S., Chowdhury, S. H., & Faruqui, M. F. (2025). Does navigation quality and safety quality motivate users’ to recommend smart helmet technologies? The roles of trust and anthropomorphism. The TQM Journal. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Iskender, A., & Shahid, T. (2025). Bytes to bites: Investigating QR code menu use behavior and green satisfaction in the restaurantscapes through a hybrid PLS-SEM and machine learning approach. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 1-47. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus)

Ashrafi, D.M., Mone, F. H., Zabeen, M., Sarker, M. A. R., & Shahid, T. (2024). What Drives Users to Recommend Mobile Fitness Apps? A Three-Stage Analysis Using PLS-SEM, Machine Learning, and fsQCA. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 1-31. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact factor: 3.4)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Akhter, M. (2024). The green Fintech paradox: understanding the dynamics of green brand positioning and user decision-making in the digital financial landscape. Journal of Modelling in Management. Ahead of Print (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact factor: 2.2)

Chanda, R. C., Vafaei-Zadeh, A., Hanifah, H., Ashrafi, D. M., & Ahmed, T. (2024). Achieving a Sustainable Future by Analyzing Electric Vehicle Adoption in Developing Nations through an Extended Technology Acceptance Model. Sustainable Futures, 100386. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus, Impact factor: 3.3)

Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, U. Y., Ashrafi, D. M., Choudhury, M. M., Ahmed, R., & Ahmed, R. (2024). Speak, search, and stay: determining customers' intentions to use voice-controlled artificial intelligence (AI) for finding suitable hotels and resorts. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact factor: 4.80)

Ahmed, S., Ashrafi, D. M., Ahmed, R., Ahmed, E., & Azim, M. (2024). How employee engagement mediates the training and development and work–life balance towards job performance of the private banks?. The TQM Journal. Ahead of Print. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact factor: 3.80)

Ashrafi, D. M. (2024). Technology Takes the Wheel: Unveiling the Drivers of Car Dashcam Adoption. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 2450024. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.8)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Maoua, J. (2024). Harvest to basket: understanding drivers of organic food purchase behaviour through interpretive structural modelling and MICMAC approach. Journal of Modelling in Management. Ahead of Print. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.5)

Ashrafi, D. M., Ahmed, S., & Shahid, T. S. (2024). Privacy or trust: understanding the privacy paradox in users intentions towards e-pharmacy adoption through the lens of privacy-calculus model. Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management. Ahead of Print. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.0)

Ahmed, S., Ahmed, R., Ashrafi, D. M., Ahmed, E., & Annamalah, S. (2024). Building Trust in Cybernetic Payment Network: Insights from an Emerging Economy. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 100331. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Chowdhury, S. M., Habiba, W., Chowdhury, S. H., Alam, M. S., Zabeen, M., & Sarker, M. A. R. (2024). Rigidity or fluidity? Does variety-seeking vary based on perceived threat during the COVID-19 pandemic? Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 46(2), 197-211 (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Easmin, R., & Anwar, T. (2023). Funding Dreams, Fueling Causes: Individuals' Behavioral Intentions Toward Donation-Based Crowdfunding. SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 20(4). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Easmin, R. (2023). Okay Google, Good to Talk to You… Examining the Determinants Affecting Users’ Behavioral Intention for Adopting Voice Assistants: Does Technology Self-Efficacy Matter?. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 20(02), 2350004. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.8)

Ahmed, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., Choudhury, M. M., Rahman, M. K., & Mohiuddin, M. (2023). Determining the intention to use app-based medicine service in an emerging economy. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-15. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Ahmed, S., Hawarna, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., & Rahman, M. K. (2023). Mediating role of lean management on the effects of workforce management and value-added time in private hospitals. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 5.76)

Ashrafi, D. M., Alam, I., & Anzum, M. (2021). An empirical investigation of consumers’ intention for using ride-sharing applications: Does perceived risk matter?. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 18(08), 2150040. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 1.8)

Ahmed, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., Choudhury, M. M., Rahman, M. K., & Mohiuddin, M. (2023). Determining the intention to use app-based medicine service in an emerging economy. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-15.  (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Alam, I., Ashrafi, D. M., & Kabir, M. R. (2023). Buy or Die: An Investigation of Consumers’ Intention to Engage in Unusual Purchasing Behavior Through the Lens of Stimulus-Organism-Response Approach. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 31(1), 324-463. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ahmed, S., Hawarna, S., Alqasmi, I., Mohiuddin, M., Rahman, M. K., & Ashrafi, D. M. (2022). Role of Lean Six Sigma approach for enhancing the patient safety and quality improvement in the hospitals. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-11. (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Easmin, R. (2023). The Role of Innovation Resistance and Technology Readiness in the Adoption of QR Code Payments Among Digital Natives: A Serial Moderated Mediation Model. International Journal of Business Science & Applied Management, 18(1). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ahmed, S., Islam, R., Ashrafi, D. M., Alqasmi, I., Choudhury, M. M., Rahman, M., & Dhar, B. K. (2023). Effects of lean and six sigma initiatives on continuous quality improvement of the accredited hospitals. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1-13.  (Indexed by Web of Science and Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.1)

Ashrafi, D. M., & Kabir, M. R. (2023). Human or AI? Understanding they key drivers of customers' adoption of financial robo-advisory service: The role of innovation resilience. Journal of Global Business and Technology, 19(1), 19. (Indexed by Scopus)

Hawarna, S., Ahmed, S., Alqasmi, I., Ashrafi, D. M., Rahman, M. K., & Paraman, P. (2023). The Intricate Relationship of Employee Engagement and Lean Approach toward Quality Improvement of the Public Hospitals. Hospital topics, 1-15. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M. (2023). Managing Consumers’ Adoption of Artificial Intelligence-Based Financial Robo-Advisory Services: A Moderated Mediation Model. Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, 38(3), 270-301. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Al Karim, R., & Barua, A. (2023). Employer branding, job satisfaction, organisational commitment, organizational citizenship behaviour: A moderated-mediation approach. Organizational Psychology, 13(4), 83–101. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Zannat, N. E., Easmin, R., & Dovash, R. H. (2022). Understanding the drivers of passengers’ intention to engage in digital multi-sided ridesharing platforms: Moderating impact of openness to experience and perceived risk. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 29(2), 305-351. (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Dovash, R. H., & Kabir, M. R. (2022). Determinants of fintech service continuance behavior: Moderating role of transaction security and trust. Journal of Global Business & Technology, 18(2). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ashrafi, D. M., Habiba, W., & Alam, I. (2020). An assessment of the behavioural intention for using ride-sharing services: Empirical evidence from a developing country. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 24(1), 36-62. (Indexed by Scopus)

Sarker, M. A. R., & Ashrafi, D. M. (2018). The relationship between internal marketing and employee job satisfaction: A study from retail shops in Bangladesh. Journal of Business and Retail Management Research, 12(3). (Indexed by Scopus)

Ahmed, E., Ahmed, R., Ahmed, S., Choudhury, M. M., Ashrafi, D. M., & Ahmed, R. (2024). Behavioural Intention to Use Voice-Based Artificial Intelligence to Find Hotels and Resorts. In Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings.  

Ashrafi, M. D; Mone, F. H and Sarker, A.R. (2019). An Analysis on work life balance of female doctors in Bangladesh. Presented at International Conference on Business Management arranged by International Islamic University Malaysia, Department of Business Administration, Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, Malaysia.

Sarker, A. R. and Ashrafi, M. (2018). Engaging Graduates to be Social Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects. Presented at 24th EBES Conference-Bangkok jointly organized by The Faculty of Business Administration, Kasetsart University,

Sarker, A.R. & Ashrafi, M. (2016). Does Internal Marketing Influence Employee’s Job Satisfaction? A Study From Retail Shops In Bangladesh. Emerging Trends in Marketing. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Business Research-2016 organized by East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

This research explores the implementation of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in addressing language learning challenges among young adult learners who have experienced trauma. The study investigates how this innovative educational approach, which builds upon the principles of suggestopedia by incorporating contemporary psychological insights and pedagogical techniques, can effectively support and enhance the second language (L2) acquisition process for this specific learner demographic. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in creating a supportive learning environment that not only facilitates language learning but also addresses the unique needs of trauma-affected individuals, thereby contributing to the field of language education and trauma recovery.

The practice of channeling energies derived from suffering into an act of healing, leading to apositive transformation is not new in the world of literature. Walcott and Brathwaite both havepartaken in this practice. The suffering in Walcott and Brathwaite’s case is caused, largely, dueto owning a diasporic identity. However, along with it, also weighs heavy the history of awounded past. They have channeled this suffering into a creative force by producing works thatsublime the angst that is not simply exclusive to them but flows through the majority of theCaribbean population. Walcott and Brathwaite have justified their suffering of identity crisisthrough helping a nation heal its wounds, and in certain contexts, making it transcend its formerself to a healthier form. However, they have crafted unique styles to achieve that end. The paperattempts to highlight the differences as well as similarities between the methods and perceptionsof these two poets in this regard
(PDF) The Craft of Sublimation: A Comparative Study on the Portrayal of Suffering in. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378262986_The_Craft_of_Sublimation_A_Comparative_Study_on_the_Portrayal_of_Suffering_in [accessed Feb 17 2024].

This research explores the implementation of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in addressing language learning challenges among young adult learners who have experienced trauma. The study investigates how this innovative educational approach, which builds upon the principles of suggestopedia by incorporating contemporary psychological insights and pedagogical techniques, can effectively support and enhance the second language (L2) acquisition process for this specific learner demographic. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Post-Suggestopedic Method in creating a supportive learning environment that not only facilitates language learning but also addresses the unique needs of trauma-affected individuals, thereby contributing to the field of language education and trauma recovery.

Fahim, M.M.U., Amin, S, 2024. "An Empirical Investigation of Herd Behaviour in COVID-19 Perspective: Evidence from Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)", Global Business and Economics Review, Inderscience Publishers (SCOPUS, Q4); Status: Accepted. 

Khan, M.S. and Fahim, M.M.U., 2021. "The four-factor model and stock returns in Bangladesh." International Journal of Accounting & Finance Review, 6(2), pp.133-149.  https://doi.org/10.46281/ijafr.v6i2.1122.

1. Sattar, M., & Jalal, R. (2024). Impact of Covid-19 on Firm Performance: A Systematic Literature Review Using PRISMA Framework. Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.54560/jracr.v14i4.561 (SCOPUS Indexed)

Artificial Intelligence and Applications.

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https://ojs.bonviewpress.com/index.php/AIA/article/view/354

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Uddin, M. K., Al Sayed, A., & Khan, S. I. (2024). Unveiling the Drivers of Social Entrepreneurship Intentions: Insights from Business Graduates in Bangladesh. Journal of Social Entrepreneurship, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/19420676.2024.2400914. Taylor and Francis. Scopus. (Q1)

Paul, H.(2024, July 21), Taranath Tantrik: Beyond the Supernatural, The Business Standard, p.10

1. "Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN) for Detecting Fruit Information using Machine Learning Techniques", In: IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering, Volume-22, Issue-02, (Mar-Apr 2020) PP 01-13. Authors: Fouzia Risdin, Pronab Kumar Mondal, Kazi Mahmudul Hassan

2. "Extracting Text Information from Digital Images", In: International Journal of Science & Engineering Research, Volume 10, Issue-06, year-2019.  Authors: Md. Mijanur Rahman, Mahnuma Rahman Rinty, Fouzia Risdin

We introduce a transfer learning technique, correlation alignment, in software defect prediction.

Manually selection of optimal hyper parameter in regression (Lass, Ridge, Elastic net) is time consuming as well as error prone. In this work we introduce "divide and conquer" based approach here to select hyper parameter automatically and efficiently.