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Garima Malik

Dharmendra Singh is an Associate Professor and program head (Finance) at Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat (Oman). He possesses over 23 years of rich professional experience in the field of finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance, professional certifications including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), an Associate Diploma in Life Insurance from the Insurance Institute of India, and a CFA from ICFAI. He has published several articles & research papers in ABDC, CABS, and Scopus Q1-ranked international and refereed journals. He has published five edited books with renowned publishers. His research areas include banking, corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, and financial markets. He has delivered training programs in association with CMA, Oman. He also serves as a reviewer for high-ranking journals. He is a member of the Financial Planning Standard Board (FPSB), the Indian Econometric Society, and the Insurance Institute of India.

Publications

Addressing Practical Problems Through the Metaverse and Game-Inspired Mechanics

The convergence of the metaverse and gamification is transforming how people engage with digital environments, offering immersive, interactive experiences that extend beyond...

Global Regulation and Fintech: Understanding Applications and Their Impact on Investment Behaviour in Emerging Economies

The financial sector has been a crucial segment for India and its economy. It not only employs many, but it also serves as the backbone of India's saving culture. While...

The Rise of Digital Gaming in India a Comprehensive Study on User Engagement and Gamification: Digital Gaming

Gamification and gaming have rapidly evolved as significant phenomena in India, with research on gamification gaining momentum since 2011. In recent years, this area has...

Transforming the Financial Landscape With ICTs

In modern finance, academic scholars face a pressing dilemma - how to grapple with the sweeping influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). As ICT continues to...

Emerging Perspectives on Financial Well-Being

The pursuit of financial well-being has become an increasingly complex challenge for individuals and societies alike. The subjective nature of financial well-being, shaped by...

Revolutionizing Customer-Centric Banking Through ICT

Many developing countries face a significant challenge: their population needs access to essential financial services. This financial exclusion limits their ability to save...

Social Entrepreneurship, Value Creation, and Sustainability: Systematic Review and Thematic Mapping of the Research

This chapter presents an in-depth examination and analysis of published literature indexed in Scopus database on social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and value creation. A...

Exploring the Critical Elements Shaping the Uptake of Mobile Banking and Its Role in Advancing Financial Inclusion in India

India, one of the most populous countries in the world, holds the potential to create sustainable growth in every sector including banking with optimum and efficient utilization...

International Perspectives on Value Creation and Sustainability Through Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is construed an innovative activity that addresses or mitigates social issues based on self-sufficiency and financial stability. It offers the potential...

Social Entrepreneurship, Value Creation, and Sustainability: Systematic Review and Thematic Mapping of the Research

This chapter presents an in-depth examination and analysis of published literature indexed in Scopus database on social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and value creation. A...