Retired DGP D Sivanandan unveils collection of student research papers in management field
ATLAS SkillTech University’s Student Research and Development Cell (SRDC) has recently unveiled a collection of research papers in the management field. The launch event was graced by Mr. D Sivanandan, Retired Director General of Police (Maharashtra) and Former Police Commissioner of Mumbai, along with other prominent personalities from the university. The research papers were compiled in two different collections titled ‘Marketing Prospects and Problems in Modern Era’ and ‘Business and Marketing Trends and Challenges’.
Inculcating research
Through this initiative, SRDC has taken a unique step to guide and provide an opportunity for student groups to explore the upcoming areas in the management field and write relevant research papers. The initiative aims to promote and inculcate research amongst the student groups, in line with the university’s vision. A total of 220 students sought to create research papers for the academic year 2022-23 under the supervision and direction of their research mentors and 89 of those articles were chosen for publication in reputable journals and as book chapters.
Enhancing analytical skills
The initiative by the university has helped students enhance their research and analytical skills, which enables and improves their decision-making skills for different managerial and business problems. By giving students a platform to grow their research ideas, ATLAS SRDC strives to improve the lives of students engaged in research activities. The initiative also helps students choose journals for paper publications, and provides a comprehensive list of peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals with high impact factors.
Mentorship
Professors at ATLAS SkillTech University provide instructions and mentorship to students on how to write a research paper and submit it for publication. Students receive guidance on comprehending the requirements of the assignment, choosing a topic, creating a rough outline, gathering resources, taking notes, organising content, citing sources, editing the written material and turning the entire process into a substantial research paper. By exposing the student fraternity to a range of themes from many areas of management such as general management, international management, finance, economics, marketing, strategy, consulting and entrepreneurship,SRDC is proving them new research opportunities.
SRDC’s Mission
ATLAS SRDC is working towards its mission by conducting national and international level conferences and academic writing workshops to inform about the emerging trends and develop analytical research skills of students. The initiative is a commendable step towards nurturing the research and analytical skills of students and providing them with opportunities to showcase their potential in the management field.
