Mr. Md. Zahir Uddin Arif
Department of Marketing

Publication of Mr. Md. Zahir Uddin Arif

LIST OF REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Total No. of Refereed Publications: 29 (22+6+1)

Total Publications in Printed Refereed Journals: 22

Total Publications in Refereed and Internationally Indexed Open Access Electronic Journals: 06

International Publication in ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index of Thomson Reuters Refereed/Edited Volume of Book: 01

 

A) PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS AS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

i. “Corporate Social Cause & Advertising Expenditure on the Profitability of Dutch Bangla Bank Limited: An Empirical Study”, Hind Business Review (ISSN 2454-4256), Commerce Forum, Assam University, Silchar, India, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2016. Printed. (Second Author)

ii. “Socio-economic Advantages and Challenges of Mobile Remittance Services in Bangladesh”, ANVESHAK, International Journal of Management (AIJM) (ISSN 2278-8913), Indira Institute of Management, Pune (IIMP), India, Vol. 5, No. 2, July, 2016. Printed. (First Author)

iii. “Using the 7Ps of Booms and Bitner as Controllable Tactical Marketing Tools: An Exploratory Study on Selected Super Shops in Bangladesh”, International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC [ISSN 2277-5811 (Print), ISSN 2278-9065 (Online)], Indian Institute of Advance Research in Trade & Commerce (IIARTC), Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Meerut College, Meerut, U.P., India, Vol. 5, No. 1, January-June, 2016. Printed & Website. (Sole Author)

iv. “Health & Environmental Benefits of Organic Food Consumption than Conventional Food: An Exploratory Analysis”, International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC [ISSN 2277-5811 (Print), ISSN 2278-9065 (Online)], Indian Institute of Advance Research in Trade & Commerce (IIARTC), Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Meerut College, Meerut, U.P., India, Vol. 4, No. 2, July-December, 2015, pp. 302-314. Printed & Website. (Sole Author)

v. “Grievances and Industrial Relations in the Ready-made Garments Industry of Bangladesh with Special Reference to Falcon Group Limited”, ANVESHAK, International Journal of Management (AIJM) (ISSN 2278-8913), Indira Institute of Management, Pune (IIMP), India, Vol. 4, No. 2, July, 2015. Printed. (Sole Author)

vi. “Analysis of Customer Perception on the Core Service Quality of Freight Forwarding Business of Kuehne + Nagel Ltd.: Empirical Evidence from Bangladesh”, International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC [ISSN 2277-5811 (Print), ISSN 2278-9065 (Online)], Indian Institute of Advance Research in Trade & Commerce (IIARTC), Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Meerut College, Meerut, U.P., India, Vol. 4, No. 1, January-June, 2015, pp. 218-232. Printed & Website. (Sole Author)

vii. “Women Empowerment and Poverty Reduction through Participation of Women in Micro-Finance with Reference to Bangladesh”, ANVESHAK, International Journal of Management (AIJM) (ISSN 2278-8913), Indira Institute of Management, Pune (IIMP), India, Vol. 3, No. 1, December, 2013. Printed. (Sole Author)

viii. “A Comparative Study on Job Satisfaction among the Teachers of Affiliated Public and Private Colleges of National University of Bangladesh with Special Reference to Dhaka City”, International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC [ISSN 2277-5811 (Print), ISSN 2278-9065 (Online)], Indian Institute of Advance Research in Trade & Commerce (IIARTC), Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Meerut College, Meerut, U.P., India, Vol. 2, No. 2, July-December, 2013. Printed & Website. (First Author)

ix. “Stock Market Development and Economic Growth: An Evidence from SAARC Countries”, ANVESHAK, International Journal of Management (AIJM) (ISSN 2278-8913), Indira Institute of Management, Pune (IIMP), India, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 45-60, December, 2013. Printed. (Fourth Author)

 

B) PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

i. “Fakruddin Foods: Which Way to Go?- A Case Study”, International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC [ISSN 2277-5811 (Print), ISSN 2278-9065 (Online)], Indian Institute of Advance Research in Trade & Commerce (IIARTC), Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Meerut College, Meerut, U.P., India, Vol. 2, No. 1, January-June, 2013. Printed & Website. (Third Author)

   ii. “A Study on Increasing Establishment of Superstore in Bangladesh with Special Reference to Dhaka City”, ANVESHAK, International Journal of Management (AIJM) (ISSN 2278-8913), Indira Institute of Management, Pune (IIMP), India, Vol. 1, No. 2, January, 2013. Printed. (Sole Author)

iii. Measuring Trustworthiness toward Online Shopping Websites: An Empirical Study”, ASA University Review (ISSN 1997-6925), Vol. 6, No. 2, July-December, 2012, Centre for Socio-Economic Research, ASA University Bangladesh. Printed & Website. http://www.asaub.edu.bd/asaubreview/v6n2.php, (Second Author)

iv. “Effects of Civilian and Military Consumption on South and East Asian Countries: A Panel Data Analysis”, International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC [ISSN 2277-5811 (Print), ISSN 2278-9065 (Online)], Indian Institute of Advance Research in Trade & Commerce (IIARTC), Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Meerut College, Meerut, U.P., India, Vol. I, No. 2, July-December, 2012. Printed and Website. (Second Author)

v. “Environmental Disasters and their Socio-economic Impacts in Bangladesh with Special Reference to Dhaka City”, Southeast University Journal of Business Studies (ISSN 1815-3267), Vol. VII, No. 1 & 2, January-December, 2011 (Released in April, 2013), Published by Center for Business Research, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Printed. (Sole Author)

   vi. “Capital Accumulation Process of Real Estate Business and Its Impact in the Socio-economic Context of Bangladesh”, ANVESHAK, International Journal of Management (AIJM) (ISSN 2278-8913), Indira Institute of Management, Pune (IIMP), India, Vol. 1, No. 1, June, 2012. Printed. (First Author)

 [The paper was presented earlier in the Indo-Bangladesh Conference 2012 (22-24th April) on the theme “Exploring Sub-regional Cooperation in the Context of India-Bangladesh Relations: Society, History, Science and Culture” at Assam University, Silchar, India, 23rd January, 2012.]

vii. . “Acquiring Economic Growth in the Context of Bangladesh: Equality versus Inequality” (in Bangla), “Bangladesh Economic Association Periodical”, a peer reviewed bilingual refereed Journal of Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA), 2012. Printed. (Sole Author)

Note: Editor: Economist Prof. Dr. Toufic Ahmed Choudhury, President, BEA and DG, BIBM.

 [The paper in the Bangla language was presented in the 17th Biennial Conference 2010 (8-10th April) on the theme “Economy at the Golden Jubilee of War of Liberation: Bangladesh We Want to See” of Bangladesh Economic Association at Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka, 9th April, 2010.]

viii. “Does Military Expenditure Influence Economic Growth in Developing Countries? A Cointegration Analysis”, Researchers World-Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce [ISSN: 2231-4172 (Print), E-ISSN: 2229-4686 (Online)] Vol. III, Issue 3(1), July, 2012. Printed & Website. You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://www.researchersworld.com/vol3/issue3/index.html, (Second Author)

ix. ”An Innovative Approach to Overcome Financial Barrier for Meeting Lighting Needs of Rural Markets by Solar Energy”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy (ISSN 2227-3182), Vol. 26, No. 1, June, 2010 (Released in June, 2012), pp. 219-224, published by Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA). Printed. (First Author)

               [The paper was presented earlier in the 17th Biennial Conference 2010 (8-10th April) on the theme “Economy at the Golden Jubilee of War of Liberation: Bangladesh We Want to See” of Bangladesh Economic Association at Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka, 9th April, 2010. The paper was also presented in a modified form in the National Seminar on Renewable Energy 2011 on the theme “Technical and Economic Challenges for Taking Solar Power to All”, jointly organized by Bangladesh Solar Energy Society and Renewable Energy Research Centre, University of Dhaka at the Auditorium of the Renewable Energy Research Centre, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 6th April, 2011.]

x. Mobile Commerce from the View of Its Technical Prerequisites and Few Potential Areas of Uses in Bangladeshi Businesses”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy (ISSN 2227-3182), Vol. 26, No. 2, December, 2010 (Released in June, 2012), published by Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA). Printed. (First Author)

[The paper was presented earlier in the 17th Biennial Conference 2010 (8-10th April) on the theme “Economy at the Golden Jubilee of War of Liberation: Bangladesh We Want to See” of Bangladesh Economic Association at The Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, Dhaka, 10th April, 2010.]

Note: Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy is an International Refereed Journal with reputation for the publication of the last 26 years consecutively with the best papers presented in its Biennial Conferences. Member of Advisory Editorial Board: Noble Laureate Prof. Dr. Amartya Sen, Editor: Economist Prof. Dr. Abul Barkat, President, BEA.

xi. “Vulnerability of Women and Girls to HIV/AIDS and Its Impact in the Developing Countries with Reference to Bangladesh”, Marketing Review (ISSN 2222-9159), Vol. 2, No. 1, January-June, pp. 91-106. Printed & Website. You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://www.cmsbd.net/marketing-review.aspx, (First Author)

xii. Impact of Good Governance on the Corporate Governance of Bangladesh”, International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management (ISSN 0976-2183), Vol. III, Issue VIII, August, 2012. Website. You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://ijrcm.org.in/article_info.php?article_id=2058, (First Author)

[The paper was presented earlier in the Indo-Bangladesh Conference 2012 (22-24th April) on the theme “Exploring Sub-regional Cooperation in the Context of India-Bangladesh Relations: Society, History, Science and Culture” at Assam University, Silchar, India, 23rd January, 2012.]

xiii. Budgetary Trade-Offs between Military and Education/Health Expenditures in Developing Countries : A Panel Data Analysis”, International Journal of Research in Computer Application & Management (ISSN 2231-1009), Vol. II, Issue VIII, August, 2012.  Website. You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://ijrcm.org.in/article_info.php?article_id=2091, (Second Author)

xiv. “Role of Management Information Systems in Managerial Decision Making of Organizations in the Global Business World”, International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management (ISSN 2231-5756), Vol. II, Issue VI, June, 2012.  Website. You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://ijrcm.org.in/article_info.php?article_id=1897, (First Author)

xv. Influence of International Labor Migration and Remittances on Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh”, International Journal of Research in Computer Application & Management (ISSN 2231-1009), Vol. I, Issue IX, November, 2011.  Website.  You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://ijrcm.org.in/article_info.php?article_id=1006, (Second Author)

         [The paper was presented earlier in a seminar in India on the occasion of 150 Years’ Birthday Celebration of the great Scientist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy on August 2, 2011.]

xvi. Opportunities of Tourism Sector in Bangladesh”, International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management (ISSN 2231-5756), Vol. I, Issue VI, November, 2011.  Website.  You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://ijrcm.org.in/article_info.php?article_id=1060, (First Author)

[The paper was presented earlier in a seminar in India on the occasion of 150 Years’ Birthday Celebration of the great Scientist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy on August 2, 2011.]

xvii. “Determinants of Military Expenditure in Developing Countries and Their Effects on the Economy”, International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics & Management (ISSN 2231-4245), Vol. II, Issue I, January, 2012. Website.  You can get pdf copy of the article from the Journal’s Archive at http://ijrcm.org.in/article_info.php?article_id=1249, (Second Author)

 

C) PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS AS LECTURER

i. “Productivity Growth of Large-Scale Manufacturing Industries Sector in Bangladesh: An Econometric Analysis”, The Cost and Management (ISSN 1817-5090), Vol. 34, No. 1, January-February, 2006, pp. 80-88, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Printed. (Third Author)

ii. “Psychological and Economic Impacts of Man-Made Reformation of Natural-Rivering System”, Southeast University Journal of Business Studies (ISSN 1815-3267), Vol. II, No. 1, January-June, 2006, pp. 121-133, Published by Center for Business Research, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Printed. (Second Author)

 

D) PUBLICATION IN REFEREED/EDITED BOOK AS LECTURER

i. “Women Empowerment through Micro-Finance: Perspective Bangladesh”, In Demetris Vrontis, Yaakov Weber, Rudi Kaufmann and Shlomo Tarba (eds.), European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century (ISBN: 978-9963-634-58-3), pp. 667-679, EuroMed Press, Cyprus, 2008. The Book of Conference Proceedings is approved and indexed by ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index of Thomson Reuters– an integrated index within Web of Science. You can get pdf copy of the article from the Archive of EuroMed Research Business Institute (EMRBI) at http://emrbi.org/euromed-press/. (Sole Author)

 

E) CONFERENCE PAPERS

i. The Upsurge of 1969 in Bangladesh: A Socio-economic Explanation’, presented at the 8th International Conference of History Academy at Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17th February, 2012. (First Author)

ii.  “Job Satisfaction among Public and Private College Teachers of Dhaka City: A Comparative Analysis”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (First Author)

iii. “Work Values: Evidence and Analysis in Context of Bangladesh Corporate Sector”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (First Author)

iv. “Scope and Challenges in Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products in the Healthcare Sector of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Sanofi-Aventis in Bangladesh”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (Sole Author)

v.  “The Impact of ICT in the Banking Sector of Bangladesh”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (First Author)

vi. “Marketing of Plastic Door in Dhaka City: A Study on Aziz Pipes Ltd.”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (First Author)

vii. “Psychological Health in Relation with Environmental-Noise Perception”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (Second Author)

viii. ”Factors Influencing the Employee Satisfaction of Private Sector Banks in Bangladesh”, The EuroMed (European-Mediterranean) Annual Conference Proceedings on “European and Mediterranean Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century”, based on a double blind review under the authors guideline of EuroMed Journal of Business, Marseille, France, 17-18th November, 2008. (First Author)

ix. “Introduction of Integrated Approach and Its Impact on Sustainable Socio-economic Development of Rural Poor People: A Study on Micro-financing Scheme of Association for Social Advancement (ASA)”, The Biennial Conference Proceedings on “Creating Sustainability within Our Midst: Challenge for the 21st Century” of The United States Society for Ecological Economics (USSEE) based on a double blind review, Pace University, New York, USA (Jointly organized by the USSEE and the Pace University), 23-27th June, 2007. (Sole Author)

x.  “Market Potentiality of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in South Africa: An Evaluation”, The International Conference Proceedings on “Re-inventing Sustainability: A Climate for Change” of The Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics (ANZSEE) based on a double blind review, Noosaville, Queensland, Australia, 3-6th July, 2007. (Sole Author)

xi. “Environmental Disasters in Bangladesh with Special Reference to Dhaka City”, The Ninth Biennial International Conference Proceedings of The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), USA based on a double blind peer review, Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi, India organized by Indian Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), 15-18th December, 2006. (Sole Author)

 

F) WORKING PAPERS/RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PIPE LINE

          i. “Bangladesh Peace Festival: A New Dimension in the Way of Peace Marketing”, Peace, Vol. 2, September 21, 2015, a souvenir published by Bangladesh Renaissance Foundation in the 2nd Bangladesh Peace Festival on the occasion of UN International Day of Peace on September 21, 2015. (Sole Author)

       ii. “Peace Marketing in the Global Village: A New Dimension in the Modern Marketing”. (Sole Author)

 iii. “Multi-Dimensional Poverty of Bangladesh & Strategies for Poverty Alleviation”. (Sole Author)

 iv. “Women in Sociology: A New Paradigm Emerged in the Intellectual Networks”. (Sole Author)

 v. “Application of Modern Marketing Concepts: A New Dimension in the Marketing Management”. (Sole Author)

 

G) OTHER PREVIOUS RESEARCH WORKS

Research works had to complete as a partial fulfilment of academic courses under the supervision of different faculties of the Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka and the Department of Economics, Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (I.H.S.), National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh. As a result, research papers were prepared as a partial requirement of M.Phil Program in Economics at Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (I.H.S.), National University, Bangladesh under the direct supervision of Dr. Mustafa Kamal Mujeri and Dr. Binayak Sen, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences (I.H.S.), National University, Bangladesh & Former Senior Research Fellow, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

As a researcher, research works had been performed in the Research & Development Department, MIDAS (Micro Industries Development, Assistance & Services) Financing Ltd., Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Fieldwork was also conducted under my direct guidance as a course teacher of ‘Marketing Research’ by the students of the Department of Marketing, Dhaka Commerce College, Dhaka, Bangladesh at both the undergraduate (Honours) level and the graduate (Master) level.

As a course teacher, under my direct supervision, term papers and reports were prepared by the students at both the undergraduate (BBA Program) level and the postgraduate (MBA Program) level in different universities.

 

a. M.Phil Dissertation

Arif, M. Z. U., “Factors Influencing the Consumers’ Buying Decision Process for Motor Cars: A Study in Dhaka City”. This titled dissertation was done for the accomplishment of M.Phil Degree in Economics under the supervision of Professor Dr. Mustafa Kamal Mujeri, Currently Director General, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS); Former Senior Research Fellow, BIDS, Dhaka; Adjunct Professor, Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences (I.H.S. at Former Shankar Campus, Dhanmondi, Dhaka), National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh and Former Professor, Department of Economics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

 

b. Master’s Thesis

Arif, M. Z. U., “Factors Influencing Buyer Decision Process for Motor Car”. This titled thesis was done for the partial fulfilment of M.Com Degree in Marketing under the supervision of Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Shah, Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

c. Survey Experience

i.  Worked as a Research Assistant in the research project on “Market Survey on Fruit Juice in Dhaka City (Wholesalers, Distributors & Retailers)”, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh respectively.

ii. Market Survey on “Market Potentiality of Poultry Feed in Dhaka City” was conducted by me as a researcher of Research & Development Department, MIDAS (Micro Industries Development, Assistance & Services), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

iii. Survey on ‘Market of Old Books: A study in Dhaka City’