Saroj Jha | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Saroj Jha | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

St. John College of Humanities and Sciences | India

Mr. Saroj Jha is an emerging researcher with a growing academic footprint, reflected in 7 citations, an h-index of 2, and multiple scholarly documents produced since 2020. His research spans consumer behavior, sustainable development, fintech, microfinance, social entrepreneurship, and tourism-related policy studies. He has presented his work at several international and national conferences, contributing insights on technological innovation, sustainability, youth employability, and global transformations. His publications include UGC CARE, peer-reviewed, and ABDC-indexed articles covering themes such as online buying behavior, demographic influences on health insurance perception, green cosmetic branding, traditional knowledge in tourism development, small-scale investment behavior, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, socio-legal dimensions of communal intellectual property, and microfinance dynamics for women entrepreneurs. He has authored impactful book chapters addressing sustainable development goals, social entrepreneurship, and evolving business models, and contributed to university-level fintech textbooks aligned with the NEP 2020 curriculum. His innovative mindset is further evidenced through patents, including a solar-powered shopping assistant device and an AI-based share market analysis device. His engagement in seminars, workshops, and public outreach through newspaper publications highlights his commitment to both academic progress and community-oriented initiatives.

Profile : Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Atsar, A., Surya, I., Zunnuraeni, Z., & Jha, S. (2023). Implementation of the use and protection of traditional knowledge for sustainable tourism development. Pandecta Research Law Journal, 18(2), 195–215.

Jha, P. S. D. (2023). Consumer perceptive for green cosmetic brands: A market analysis in Palghar District. ResearchGate.

Jha, S. (2024). Sustainable development goals & business sustainability. Information Privacy, 12(1), 45–58.

Jha, S. D. (2025). A bibliometric study of microfinance initiatives in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: Special emphasis on women entrepreneurs in rural areas. Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology, 6(1), 856–862.

Atsar, A., Surya, I., Nugraha, L. G., & Jha, S. (2025). Socio-legal review of the implementation of identification and inventory of communal intellectual property for tourism development. SASI, 31(2), 107–116.

Jha, S. D. (2024). An analysis between customer satisfaction and brand loyalty across different types of brands. European Economic Letters, 14(4), 1146–1152.

Jha, S. D. (2024). Recent trends in commerce, management, accountancy and business economics.

Jha, S. D. (2024). Blockchain and AI in business.

Tiwari, A. M., & Jha, S. D. (2024). A study on social entrepreneurship and sustainable business models. In Blockchain and AI in business (p. 141).

Jha, S. D., & Tiwari, A. M. (2024). A study on progress of sustainable development goals with special reference to Maharashtra. In Sustainable development goals & business sustainability (p. 256).

Jha, S. D. (2023). Demographic factors determining consumer perception regarding health insurance in Palghar District of Maharashtra: An empirical study. Advance and Innovative Research, 208.

Revankar, S., Sen, S., & Sahu, D. (2020). Proceedings of International Conference on Thermofluids.

Jha, S. D. (2024). An analysis between customer satisfaction and brand loyalty across different types of brands.

Emmanuel Ajah | Business, Management and Accounting | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Emmanuel Ajah | Business, Management and Accounting | Editorial Board Member

Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited | Nigeria

Author Profile

Scopus

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Emmanuel Ajah's academic journey is marked by a strong foundation in engineering and information technology. His passion for digital business development led him to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems from the American University of Nigeria. His thesis, titled "Investigating Digital Platform Boundary Resource Mechanisms Fostering the Process of Digital Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria: A Critical Realist Perspective," explored the underlying mechanisms driving digital start-ups in Nigeria. His academic excellence earned him The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in recognition of his research contributions.

His educational background spans multiple disciplines, including a Master of Science (MSc.) in Information Technology, an Executive MBA, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering. His early studies in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering laid the groundwork for his future expertise in digital entrepreneurship and business technology.

🌟 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Ajah's professional career has been diverse and impactful. He currently serves as a Technical Pre-Sales Engineer at Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited, where he collaborates with sales teams to promote technological products and solutions. His role involves developing proposals, conducting presentations, and assisting clients in integrating digital technologies into their operations.

Additionally, Dr. Ajah has contributed to national security and defense through his role as a Resource Fellow at the Nigeria Airforce and Defence Space Administration. His expertise in Communication Satellite Applications and Operations has been instrumental in training military personnel on space technology applications.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Ajah’s research is at the intersection of digital entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and business model innovation. His work examines the role of AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics in transforming digital business landscapes. His notable research contributions include studies on:

  • The influence of digital platform boundary resources on third-party application developers.
  • Factors driving digital start-up survival in emerging markets.
  • The evolving role of digital technology affordances in reshaping entrepreneurship.

His scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals such as Digital Business, The African Journal of Information Systems, and the Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics. His upcoming publication in The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC) further solidifies his position as a thought leader in digital business research.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Ajah’s research excellence has earned him several prestigious recognitions. His paper, "Mechanisms Fostering Tech Start-up Emergence in the Nigerian Digital Ecosystem," was ranked among the Top 25% Best Papers at the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2021). His contributions to digital entrepreneurship development have been widely acknowledged by leading academic and industry forums.

🎬 Impact and Influence

Beyond academia, Dr. Ajah has made significant contributions to the practical development of Nigeria’s digital economy. His research findings have informed policy discussions on digital business innovation, and his training sessions for the Nigeria Airforce and Defense Space Administration have enhanced national capabilities in satellite communications. Through his mentorship and teaching, he has inspired the next generation of digital entrepreneurs and information systems professionals.

🌍 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Ajah envisions further exploring the strategic role of digital technology in business model innovation. He aims to investigate blockchain-based business models and their applications across various industries. His long-term goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and industry practice, ensuring that digital entrepreneurs in emerging economies have the knowledge and tools needed for success. Through continued research, teaching, and consultancy, Dr. Ajah is set to leave a lasting impact on the global digital entrepreneurship ecosystem.

 

Publications


📄  Explicating transcendental factors for viable digital business: Towards an explanatory model for digital start-up emergence
Author: Ajah, E.O.
Journal: Digital Business
Year: 2025


📄  Investigating the factors fostering early-stage digital start-up survival during gestation in Nigeria market
Author: Ajah, E.O.
Journal: Digital Business
Year: 2023