Innovative Research Award
S. M. Shahedul Alam
Pabna University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
S. M. Shahedul Alam is a researcher affiliated with Pabna University of Science and Technology whose academic interests focus on tourism development, hospitality management, regional economic growth, and sustainable destination planning. His research investigates tourism potential within peripheral regions, emphasizing evidence-based strategies that contribute to local development, community engagement, and policy formulation. His scholarly activities demonstrate an emerging contribution to business and hospitality research through interdisciplinary analysis and practical regional perspectives.[1]
Abstract
This article presents an overview of the academic profile of S. M. Shahedul Alam, highlighting his research in tourism and hospitality with emphasis on regional development. His work evaluates opportunities, constraints, and sustainable pathways for tourism growth in underexplored destinations while integrating business, management, and socioeconomic perspectives.[2]
Keywords
Tourism Development, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Tourism, Regional Planning, Business Research, Destination Development, Community Tourism, Bangladesh.
Introduction
Tourism research contributes significantly to economic diversification and regional competitiveness. Contemporary investigations increasingly focus on emerging destinations that possess untapped tourism assets. S. M. Shahedul Alam’s work reflects this direction by examining tourism development through multidisciplinary approaches that combine hospitality, business management, regional economics, and sustainability principles.[1]
Research Profile
According to available Scopus metrics, the researcher has an h-index of 2 with 23 citations. His publications emphasize tourism policy, hospitality management, destination planning, and regional economic development. Collaborative research demonstrates an interest in addressing practical challenges faced by peripheral tourism destinations.[1]
Research Contributions
- Evaluated tourism opportunities within peripheral regions of Bangladesh.
- Identified challenges influencing hospitality sector development.
- Examined sustainable strategies for regional tourism competitiveness.
- Supported evidence-based policy discussions for destination planning.
Publications
- The untapped potential of peripheral regions: A comprehensive analysis of the status, challenges, and prospects of the tourism and hospitality industry in Pabna. Social Sciences & Humanities Open (2026).
- The publication provides a comprehensive assessment of tourism resources, development barriers, investment opportunities, and long-term sustainability within an emerging regional tourism destination.
Research Impact
Although representing an emerging research profile, the published work contributes valuable regional evidence to tourism and hospitality literature. The emphasis on peripheral destinations supports future investigations concerning sustainable tourism, community participation, and regional economic resilience while providing useful insights for policymakers and development practitioners.[2]
Award Suitability
The researcher demonstrates characteristics associated with emerging scholarly achievement through focused research addressing practical tourism challenges and regional development issues. Consideration for the Innovative Research Award may be appropriate based on originality, relevance, publication quality, and contribution to tourism scholarship, subject to the official evaluation criteria established by the International Research Excellence Awards – Book of Award.[2]
Conclusion
S. M. Shahedul Alam has developed a research profile centered on sustainable tourism, hospitality management, and regional development. His work provides practical knowledge regarding tourism opportunities in peripheral regions while supporting evidence-based planning. Continued scholarly activity and collaboration are expected to strengthen future contributions to business, management, and hospitality research.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: S. M. Shahedul Alam, Author ID 59917419200. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/59917419200
- Alam, S. M. Shahedul, et al. (2026). The untapped potential of peripheral regions: A comprehensive analysis of the status, challenges, and prospects of the tourism and hospitality industry in Pabna. Social Sciences & Humanities Open.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259029112600478X