SCMS Cochin School of Business has been conducting the Social Science Research Colloquium since 2019, with a focus on the emerging trends in Management Practices. In its fifth edition of SSRC 2023,will be a forum to discuss the studies and research works relating to various fields in the area of Social Sciences Research. SCMS Cochin School of Business and SCMS School of Technology and Management, Kochi is organising a two-day “Social Sciences Research Colloquium”, where the research scholars, practitioners and academicians can display their unpublished research work.
| Theme 1 : General Management | Theme 2 : Sustainability and Inclusive Development |
| • Entrepreneurial approaches in digital platforms and ecosystems • Digital technology and entrepreneurial mindset • Digital technologies, new ventures and business model • Circular Economy | • Digital transformation strategies, Practices, and processes • Sustaining and evaluating digital transformations • Digital Transformation and organizational capabilities • Governance for digital transformations • Enablers and barriers of managing digitalization • Sustainability Accounting Standards • Environment Sustainability Practices |
| Theme 3 : Marketing | Theme 4 : Human Resource |
| • Marketing in Metaverse • Application of AI in Marketing • Neuromarketing • New-age technology adoption • Consumer Behaviour& Engagement • Consumer behavior analytics • Customer experience post pandemic • Digital Marketing and Advertising • Green Marketing • Tourism Marketing | Digital Transformation in HRM • Workforce Diversity • HR Strategies Post Pandemic • Sustainable Practices in HRM • Change Management • Positive Organizational Psychology • Gig Economy • HR Analytics • Employee Wellness & Mental Health • Organizational Behavior in Digital Age • Leadership in Digital Age |
| Theme 5 : Finance | Theme 6 : Business Analytics/ Data Sciences/ Operations |
| • Cryptocurrencies • Blockchain in Financial Institutions & Markets Reference • Fintech • Digital Transformation of Financial Services • Financial Inclusion • Sustainable Practices in Financial Sector • Forex& Derivative Market • Socially Responsible investment (SRI) | • Digitalization in Logistic Management • Smart Warehouse Management • Smart Logistics and supply chains Management in Industry 4.0 |
SCMS Group
School of Communication and Management Studies (SCMS) was established in 1976, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. GPC Nayar, with the objective of rendering high-quality education and research programmes collaborating with global academic and research institutes. Over the years, SCMS Group has established a series of institutions of excellence which include SCMS Cochin School of Business, SCMS School of Technology & Management (SSTM), SCMS School of Engineering & Technology (SSET), SCMS Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology Research & Development (SIBBR&D), SSTM – B.Com. & B.A. (Economics), SCMS School of Architecture (SSA), SCMS College of Polytechnics, SCMS Water Institute, SCMS Center for Socio-Economic Research Consultancy & Training etc.
SCMS Cochin School of Business
SCMS Cochin School of Business, the flagship of the Group, offers a two-year full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programme since 1992. The highly acclaimed PGDM program is approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and is recognized as equivalent to MBA by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The program is internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP- USA). In 2012, the Association of Business Schools of UK honoured SCMS by making it a distinguished member of the Association from outside UK. SCMS Cochin School of Business was the first B-School in India to get ISO certification for Quality Teaching. The B-School programme is consistently ranked high by various national ranking agencies.
SCMS School of Technology and Management
SCMS School of Technology and Management (SSTM), an institution of excellence in management and technology education, established in 2003, offers 2 years MBA and MCA program, 5 years Integrated MCA program, 2 year M.Sc. in Bio Sciences and Biotechnology and 3 year Bachelors programs in Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Economics Biotechnology and Psychology. All these programs are approved by All India Council for Technical Education and affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. It has also received A grade accreditation from NAAC and ISO 9001:2015 Certified. MBA programme is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
About “Social Sciences Research Colloquium 2023-2024”
SCMS Cochin School of Business and SCMS School of Technology and Management, Kochi is organising a two-day “Social Sciences Research Colloquium”, where the research scholars, practitioners and academicians can showcase their unpublished research work. SSRC 2023will be a forum to discuss the studies and research work relating to various fields in the area of Social Sciences Research.
Call for Papers
Researchers, educators, practitioners and students are invited to share their research and practice-based perspectives by presenting original and unpublished papers. The prospective participants can refer to the following sub-themes for their submissions. We also welcome papers on other subjects related to the conference theme
| Theme 1 : Global Dynamics and Financial Resilience | Theme 2 : Leadership and Digital |
| • Global Economic Trends | • Leadership in crisis management |
| • Financial Markets and Investments | • Leadership and Emotional intelligence |
| • FinTech and Innovation | • Leadership and sustainability |
| • Financial Resilience in Times of Crisis | • Inclusive leadership in building inclusive workplace |
| Theme 3 : Sustainable Business and Ethical Management | Theme 4 : Customer-Certric Strategies and Loyalty Retention |
| Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) | Customer Loyalty Programs and Retention |
| Strategies | Strategies |
| Ethics in Artificial Intelligence and | Brand Advocacy |
| Emerging Technologies | Digital Transformation in Customer |
| Legal and Regulatory Aspects of | Experience |
| Sustainable Business | Global Perspectives on Customer- Centric |
| Sustainable Business Models | Strategies |
| • Ethics and Responsible Innovation | |
| Theme 5 : Digital Transformation in Supply Chain | Theme 6 : Business Analytics/ Data Sciences/Operations |
| • Supply Chain Resilience and Risk | • Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investing |
| Management | • Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations |
| • Sustainable Supply Chain Practices | • Financial Inclusion and Emerging Markets |
| • E-commerce and Omnichannel Operations | • Global Corporate Finance and Capital Structure |
| • Data Security and Cybersecurity in Supply | |
| Chain | |
Registration Fee for Participants
| Industry / Academician | Rs. 1000/- |
| Research Scholars/ Students | Rs. 500/- |
| International Participants | $ 50 |
Important Submission Deadlines:
Abstract Submission:
On or before 25th October, 2023
Full Paper Submission:
On or before 15th November, 2023
Submit your paper to: ssrc@scmsgroup.org
The acceptance will be intimated within a week of receipt of the abstract / full paper
