Assist. Prof. Dr. Anusuyah Subbarao | Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Anusuyah Subbarao | Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Multimedia University | Malaysia

Ts. Dr. Anusuyah Subbarao is an accomplished Assistant Professor with more than two decades of academic experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology. She holds a PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Master of Science in Computer Science majoring in Software Engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her research interests span digital transformation, healthcare informatics, enterprise resource planning, cloud computing risks, global software development, qualitative methodologies, and digital literacy. Throughout her career, she has contributed extensively to research through journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, earning numerous national and international awards for teaching, innovation, and research excellence. She has successfully secured internal and external research grants and served as a reviewer for high-impact journals. Her innovation projects have received multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals at prestigious exhibitions such as InventX and RICES. With strong expertise in digital health, social innovation, ERP adoption, and technology acceptance, she actively supports technological advancement and community empowerment through impactful research. Recognized for her dynamic communication skills and commitment to transformative education, she continues to inspire learners and professionals while advancing cutting-edge research in digital technologies.

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Featured Publications

Rahman, H. M. M., Islam, J., Malarvizhi, C. A. N., Khan, N., Subhan, K. M. A., & Subbarao, A. (2026). Women empowerment in war and nation building on the basis of Tahmima Anam’s trilogy. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología.

Murugasu, U. S. G., & Subbarao, A. (2025). Empirical method for developing a hyper-personalization artifact. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence.

Subbarao, A., Siddika, A., Fathullah, M. A., & Sanwani, M. A. B. (2025). The role of mobile applications in shaping digital transformation in higher education among Generation I: A bibliographic study. Information.

Tang, Y., Subbarao, A., & Aw, A. T. H. (2025). A critical review of Theory of Planned Behavior in knowledge payment. International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting.

Subbarao, A., Khan, N., Siddika, A., Fathullah, M. A., Sanwani, M. A., Adam, F. F., Ferezagia, D. V., & Altamira, M. B. (2025). Digital transformation in higher education: Enhancing support services through mobile apps. HighTech and Innovation Journal.

Lee, A. T., Ramasamy, R. K., & Subbarao, A. (2025). Barriers to and facilitators of technology adoption in emergency departments: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Abd Sukor, N. I., & Subbarao, A. (2025). Unveiling the pathways: Exploring influential factors shaping intentions to engage with ChatGPT. International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting.

Lee, A. T., Ramasamy, R. K., & Subbarao, A. (2025). Barriers and facilitators of technology adoption in emergency departments: A comprehensive review [Preprint]. Preprints.

Lee, A. T., Ramasamy, R. K., & Subbarao, A. (2025). Understanding psychosocial barriers to healthcare technology adoption: A review of TAM technology acceptance model and unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) frameworks. Healthcare.

Lee, A. T., Ramasamy, R. K., & Subbarao, A. (2025). Understanding psychosocial barriers to healthcare technology adoption: A review of TAM and UTAUT frameworks [Preprint]. Preprints.

Khairuddin, I. K., & Subbarao, A. (2024). Examining the offline shopping preferences of millennial women: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting.

Dr. Zahra Torkashvand | Philosophy of Geography | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zahra Torkashvand | Philosophy of Geography | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Zahra Torkashvand is a scholar in human geography and rural development, currently serving as a faculty member at the University of Tehran. She earned her M.A. in Geography and Rural Planning in 2000 and completed her Ph.D. in Rural Development and Geography in 2012, both at the University of Tehran. Her academic work is characterized by a focus on rural development, human geography, and planning, with particular interest in addressing dualisms and conceptual dichotomies in geographical thought. Dr. Torkashvand has contributed significantly to the field through her research outputs, which include 33 scholarly documents encompassing journal articles, conference presentations, and books. Her work has been cited 33 times, reflecting a growing academic impact, and she maintains an h-index of 3. With a balance of theoretical depth and applied insight, she is committed to advancing rural development studies and promoting sustainable planning approaches. Her research continues to enrich the understanding of geographical discourse and its role in shaping social and spatial development. With her solid academic background, recognized contributions, and potential for further impactful research, Dr. Torkashvand stands out as a dedicated scholar whose work is well-aligned with both academic excellence and practical application.

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Featured Publications

Motiieei, L. S., Ghadiri, M. M., Dadvar, K. F., & Yadollahi, F. F. (2012). Explain the factors affecting rural empowerment in entrepreneurship development (Case study: Samen and Zand counties of Malayer Township). Human Geography Research, 44(80), 119–138.

Momeni, A., Jahanshiri, M., & Torkashvand, Z. (2021). Analysis of effective factors in the growth of reverse migration to suburban settlements of Najafabad. Peripheral Urban Spaces Development, 3(1), 183–198.

Ghadiri Masom, S. A. M., Khorasani, M. A., & Torkashvand, Z. (2021). Identifying and prioritizing the drivers for entrepreneurship development in rural areas of Iran. Journal of Space Economy & Rural Development, 10(37), 21–40.

Torkashvand, Z. (2019). The entrepreneurial marketing mix in rural women’s local and traditional art business. Journal of Research and Rural Planning, 8(4), Serial No. 27, 3–19.

Torkashvand, Z. (2019). Entrepreneurial marketing mix of art businesses, local rural women. Journal of Rural Research and Planning, 8(4), 35–48.