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Dr J.S. Keshminder

Visiting Professor

PhD in Economics, University Malaya (UM)
M.Sc. in Economics, International Islamic University (IIUM)
Bachelor in Economics, University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9648-1483

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FHw0P8QAAAAJ&hl=en

Researcher ID: https://publons.com/researcher/2160506/js-keshminder/

Short Biography:

Dr. JS Keshminder has served Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) for 15 years and still counting (2006 – ongoing). He recently ended his tenure as the Coordinator of Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM. This unit specifically looked into the development of research and innovation among academics in the Faculty. Besides, he has played a vital role in various projects at the University and Faculty levels.

 

His research interest is in the green economy, specifically looking into eco-innovation, green Sukuk, green jobs, the gig economy and urban agriculture. He also exhibits a keen interest in data analytics and case study writing; therefore, he masters qualitative and quantitative research approaches for data analysis. He works with various analytic tools in conducting economic and business analysis, namely: Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Smart-PLS, Nvivo and others. He has published three books: “Introduction to Business Analytics: Essential Skills for the Data Analyst”, “Tableau: For Beginners – Manual”, and “Short Business Case Study Compilations”.

 

He has published in journals indexed in WOS and Scopus, such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, Institutions and Economies, Malaysian Journal of Economic Studies, and the Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics. In addition, He has also participated in numerous consultancy projects in which he has served as a consultant, resource person and subject matter expert. This including, among others, Kajian Impak dan Rantaian Nilai Pertanian Bandar Komuniti (MARDI) (year 2021-2022), 2020 Le Tour De Langkawi Economic Evaluation (Human Voyage) (2019-2020), Kajian Feasibility Pasar Tani Kekal Di

Cameron Highlands (FAMA) (2019-2020), Kajian Impak 20 Tahun Penubuhan UiTM (UiTM) (2019- 2020).

 

Besides consultancy projects, he is the recipient of various national and UiTM internal grants. This including, among others, the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (Title: Modelling and Industry Oriented Training Structure to Increase Ex-offenders Employability and Mobility) (the year 2019-2021), Geran Inisiatif Penyeliaan (GIP) UiTM (Title: Green Sukuk – Business Model and Challenges in Malaysia (the year 2019-2020), Dana Dalaman Fakulti (DDF) UiTM (Title: Personal Financial Management Behaviour) (the year 2019-2019).

 

In addition, he frequently provides opinions and views on economic matters in local news media like RTM and BERNAMA. His latest published articles are “Don’t Neglect the Middle-Class Engine of Growth” in The Edge Markets, “COVID-19’s role in boosting e-commerce and restoring market mechanism” in BERNAMA (2020), and “Are Employers in Malaysia Ready to Hire Ex-offenders?” in New Straits Times (NST).

Book Section

  1. Ariffin, S., Osman, C.A. & Keshminder, J.S. (2013). Ethics, Professionalism and Social Responsibility. In Ariffin, S., Wahab, I. & Hambali, Z., Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (pp. 239-251), Oxford Fajar Malaysia.

  2. Keshminder, J.S., Norshima, H., Chuah, S.C., Melissa, S., Muhammad Hafiz, A.R. & Shatina, S. (2019). Tableau: For Beginners (Manual). Kuala Lumpur: Pearson.

  3. Chuah, S.C., & Keshminder, J.S. (2019). Introduction to Business Analytics: Essential Skills for the Data Analyst. Kuala Lumpur: Pearson.

  4. Chuah, S.C., & Keshminder, J.S. (2021). Introduction to Business Analytics: Essential Skills for the Data Analyst, Second Edition. Kuala Lumpur: Pearson.

  5. Keshminder, J.S., & Norshima, H. (2021). Short Business Case Study Compilation. Shah Alam: UiTM Press (eISSB: 9789673637430).

Journal Section

  1. Mohamed, M. R., Keshminder, J. S., & Liew, C. (2013). Impact of Foreign Direct Investment & Domestic Investment on Economic Growth of Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Economic Studies, 50(1), 21–36.

  2. Keshminder, J. S., Chandran, V. G. R., & Ramu, S. C. (2017). The mechanisms behind environmental strategies in chemical manufacturing firms. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 9(2), 195–205.

  3. Keshminder, J. S., & Chandran, V. (2017). Eco-Innovation in the Chemical Manufacturing Firms?: Insights for Policy Response. Institutions and Economies, 9(1), 21–42. 

  4. Keshminder, J. S. (2018). Environmental Developments in Malaysia: A Review on Challenges  and  Opportunities  Ahead  to  Eco-Innovate.  Malaysian  Journal  of Sustainable Environment, 5(2), 1–24.

  5. Keshminder, J.S., Bariam Singh, G.K., Wahid, A. AB., & Abdullah, M.S. (2019). Green Sukuk: Malaysia Taking the Lead. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 22(S2), 1–22.

  6.  Keshminder, J. S., & del Río, P. (2019). The missing links? The indirect impacts of drivers  on  eco-innovation.  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  and  Environmental Management, 26(5), 1100–1118.

  7. Chuah, S.C., & Keshminder, J. S. (2020). Active Learning in Business Analytics Course Through Educational Games. Journal Intelek, 15(2), 33–47.

  8. Chuah, S.C., Keshminder, J. S., & Denan, Z. (2020). Applying Project-Based Learning in Teaching Statistical Methods. Insight Journal, 7(1), 41–52.

  9. Chuah, S.C., & Keshminder, J. S. (2020). Food Waste and Disposal Behaviour among University Students. Advances in Business Research International Journal, 6(2), 166–176.

  10. Chuah, S.C., Kamaruddin, J. N., & Keshminder, J. S. (2020). Factors Affecting Financial Management Behaviour among University Students. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 25, 154–174.

  11. Abdullah, M.S., & Keshminder, J. S. (2020). Religion and pro-environmental behaviour: A comparative analysis towards environmental protection. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 19(2), 174–194.

  12. Keshminder, J. S., & Chuah, S.C. (2020). Mechanisms used by chemical manufacturing firms to promote green skills among employees: A case study in Malaysia. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 19(2), 138–152. 

  13. Abdullah, M.S., & Keshminder, J. S. (2020). What Drives Green Sukuk? A Leaders Perspective. Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment, 12(3), 985–1005.

  14. Khasni, F.N., Keshminder, J.S., & Chuah, S.C. (2021). Hiring Ex-Offenders: An Application of Theory of Planned Behaviour. Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship, 6(1), 78–86.

  15. Keshminder, J. S., Abdullah, M.S., & Mardi, M. (2021).Green Sukuk – Malaysia Surviving the Bumpy Road: Performance, Challenges & Reconciled Issuance Framework. Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, Published Online 28 July 2021

  16. Keshminder, J.S., Shamsudin, N.M., Abu Bakar, M.S., Wan Mohamad Zain, W.I, Janor, R. M. & Siti Salleh, S.A. (2021). The Role of Higher Learning Institutions in Developing B40 & M40 Community Around Higher Education Institution. Journal of Institutional Research of South East Asia, 19(2), 191–285.

  17. the  Malaysian  manufacturing  industry:  a  cross-sectional  analysis. Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, 36(1), 48–66.

  18. Ma’in, M., Keshminder, J. S., Chuah, S. C., & Afindi, K. S. A. (2022). The Effects of Financial Leverage on Firm Performance in Shariah-Listed Consumer Products & Services Firms. Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal, 17 (1), 223-248. 

  19. Chuah, S.C. Roslilee, A. H. & Keshminder, J.S. (2022) An exploratory study on consumers’ awareness, attitude, and behaviour towards the circular economy: the case of Klang Valley, Malaysia. Korea Review Of International Studies. 15 (Special issue 04), 5-17.

  20. Keshminder, J.S., Chuah, S.C., Melissa, S. & Muhammad, A. I. (2022). Ex-Offenders Employability Barriers and Practical Training Framework. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 10(2S1), 53–78.

  21. Shariff, S.S.M., Tan, P.L., & Keshminder, J.S. (2022). The Long-term Aspirations of Rohingya Refugees Family in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 29, 396-421.

  22. Andrea, Delle Foglie & Keshminder, J.S. (2022). Challenges and opportunities of SRI sukuk toward financial system sustainability: a bibliometric and systematic literature review. International Journal of Emerging Markets.

  23. Khasni, Fatin Nadirah, Keshminder, J.S., Chuah, S.C., & Ramayah, T. (2022). A Theory of Planned behaviour: Perspective on Rehiring Ex-offenders. Management Decision. 

  24. Burhan, N. A. S., Keshminder, J. S., Sabri, M. F., Salleh, F., Afthanorhan, A. & Joey, C. (2022). Materialism and Big-Five Personality Traits Shaping Low-Income University Students’ Compulsive Online-Buying Behavior. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities. 30 (4): 1931 – 1953.

  25. Handayani, B. D., Yanto, H., Pujiati, A., Ridzuan , A. R., Keshminder, J.S. & Shaari, M.S. (2022). The Implication of Energy Consumption, Corruption, and Foreign Investment for Sustainability of Income Distribution in Indonesia. Sustainability.

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