Dr. Neha Mehta
Assistant Professor
PhD (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), MSc (Organic Chemistry), BSc (Chemistry)
Area of Interest
Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Retail Management, Marketing Research, Product and Brand, Management, Integrated Marketing Communication, Current Area of Research: Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Retail Management.
Majors Degrees
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Ph. D. in Management - Rewarded on the date 30th March, 2016 by Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Title: “Impact of Visual Merchandising on Consumer Behavior with Respect to Retail Outlets in Selected Product Categories”
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M. B. A. (Marketing)
- M. Sc. (Chemistry)
- B. Sc. (Chemistry)
Online Certified Courses
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‘Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy’ offered by IE Business School and secured 92.9 percentage (minimum passing percentage were 80), April 23, 2017.
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Digital Marketing’ offered by Illinois University, March 2019.
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Personal Branding offered by Udemy
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Eleven years (presently working) of experience as an Assistant Professor and one year of experience as an Academic Associate at L. J. Institute of Management Studies, Ahmedabad affiliated with LJ University.
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Recognized PhD guide by and L J University and Gujarat Technological University
Journal/Conference/Chapter Publication
Journal Papers
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Hackathons: what do engineering educators think about it?, (2022) Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-03-2021-0064. The journal is ABDC C rating, Scopus, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), and Scimago ranking in Q3.
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Exploring Marketing Insights for Grassroots Innovation: The Case of Bullet Santi. SCMS Journal of Indian Management, ISSN: 0973 – 3167, Vol. 18 No. 3, July - September 2021, pp. 63 – 73. Indexed in Scopus and UGC Care List II
- Employers’ perception regrading employability skills of management students undergoing internship, International Journal of Work Integrated Learning (previously known as Asia-Pacific Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 21(2), April 2020, ISSN: 2538-1032, pp. 145 – 161, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (ESCI).
- Payment Banks: Changing Indian Payments Landscape, SAMVAD: SIBM Pune Research Journal, 19, December 2019, ISSN: 2348-5329, pp. 12 – 19.
- Payment Banks: Digital Revolution in Indian Banking System, International Journal of Management and Humanities (IJMH), 4(6), February 2020, ISSN: 2394-0913, pp. 110 – 115. Impact Factor – 3.45. DOI: 10.35940/ijmh.F0626.024620
- Visual Merchandising and Purchasing Behavior for High Involvement Products: A Study of Electronics Outlets, published in International Journal of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Perspectives, Vol. 4, Number 2, April-June 2015, ISSN Print - 2319-9032, ISSN Online - 2319-9040, pp. 1643-1654. ©Pezzottaite Journals. Impact Factor - 5.857.
- Impact of Visual Merchandising on Consumer Behavior: A Study for Furniture Outlets, published in Universal Journal of Management HRPUB, 2(6), pp. 207-217, ISSN Print: 2331-950X, ISSN Online: 2331-9577. The journal is indexed in EconLit, Proquest, Ebsco A-Z, UlRich and Google Scholar.
- Consumer’s Perception for Visual Merchandising of Lifestyle Apparel Stores, published in International Research Journal of Marketing, IRJM 2014, 2(3):53-60, Print ISSN: 2333-9608 Online ISSN: 2333-9616.
- Measurement of Listeners' Preferences for Private FM Radio Channels in Ahmedabad: A Cluster Analysis Approach, published in Management Edge BVIMR, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 28-41, ISSN: 0976-0431. The journal is indexed in EBSCO Publishing, U.S.A, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory ©, ProQuest, U.S.A., UGC Listed
- The Impact of Visual Merchandising on Impulse Buying Behavior of Consumer: A Case from Central Mall of Ahmedabad India published in Universal Journal of Management 1(2), HRPUB, pp. 76-82, ISSN Print: 2331-950X, ISSN Online: 2331-9577. The journal is indexed in EconLit, Proquest, Ebsco A-Z, UlRich and Google Scholar.
- Perceptual Mapping of Private FM Channels in Ahmedabad, published in Asia-Pacific Business Review, Vol. VII, No. 4, pp. 163-169, ISSN: 0973-2470. The journal is indexed in Indian Citation Index (ICI), DeepDyve, and J-Gate.
- What are the barriers to the consumption of millet-based foods in India? An innovation resistance theory (IRT) perspective (2024). Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing. https://doi.org/10.1080/08974438.2024.2324451. The journal is indexed in Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List with a B rating, Q2 with SJR 0.41, Scopus with impact factor 2.29.
- Exploring the factors that drive millet consumption: Insights from regular and occasional consumers. (2024). Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Vol, 76, 103598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2023.103598. The journal is indexed in Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List with a A rating, ABS – 2, Scimago ranking is Q1, Web of Science (SSCI), and Scopus.
- Digital Payments Driving Towards Cashless Economy- An Empirical Study on Consumer Attitude and Intention to Adopt Digital Payment. (2023). International Journal of Electronic Finance, accepted. The journal is indexed in Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List with a C rating, Scimago ranking is Q4, and Scopus.
- To Investigate the Intention of Adopting E-learning in Higher Education: A Study using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model. (2023). E-Learning and Digital Media, accepted. The journal is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science (ESCI), and Scimago ranking is Q2.
- Positioning through visual merchandising: Can multi-brand outlets do it? (2022). Asia Pacific Management Review, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmrv.2022.10.004. The journal is indexed in Scopus, Emerging Sources Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics), Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List with a C rating, and Scimago ranking is Q1.
- Over-the-Top (OTT) Streaming Services: Studying Users’ Behaviour Through the UTAUT Model. (2022). Management and Labour Studies, 0(0) (OnlineFirst). https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X221137438. It is indexed in Scopus, Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List with a C rating, and Scimago ranking in Q3.
Conference
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Payment Banks: Digital Revolution in Banking Sector, Published in Conference Proceedings Book of NICOM 2019, ISBN 987-93-5299-654-4, Pg: 1 – 13, NICOM 2019, Organized by Institute of Management, Nirma University, January 2019.
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Visual Merchandising and Consumer Demography: The Impact on Impulse Buying Behavior, Published in Conference Proceedings Book of NICOM 2019, ISBN 987-93-5299-654-4, Pg: 253 – 268, NICOM 2019, Organized by Institute of Management, Nirma University, January 2019.
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Impact of Visual Merchandising on Consumer Perception of Electronics Products and Usage of Technology, Published in Conference Proceeding Book Titled, 'Business Transformation through Functional Strategies' of NICOM 2018, ISBN: , pp: 117-126.
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Visual Merchandising and Consumer Buying Behavior: Comparison Between Two Product Categories, published in Reading Book of Global Business And Technology Association. Mapping, The Global Future: Evolution Through Innovation And Excellence (GBATA Dubai) 2016, Exceeding The Vision: Innovate, Integrate and Motivate, ISBN: 1-932917-12-8, ISSN: 2471-6006, pp: 311- 318.
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Visual Merchandising as Tool for Creating Differentiation for Furniture Outlets: Perceptual Mapping, presented in International Conference of Institute of Management Nirma University (NICOM – 2016) and published in Inter-Disciplinary Issues for Empowering Trade, Industry and Society, Reading Book of NICOM-2016, ISBN: 978-93-85777-06-6, pp. 289-300.
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Developing High Performance Work System in Retail Outlet, presented in International Conference of Institute of Management Nirma University (NICOM – 2016) and published in Macro and Micro Dynamics for Empowering Trade, Industry
and Society, Reading Book of NICOM-2016, ISBN: 978-93-85777-07-3, pp. 107-118.
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Developing High Performance Work System for Visual Merchandising in Retail Outlets, presented in International Conference of Institute of Management Nirma University (NICOM – 2015) and published in Business Excellence and Leadership Transforming HR for Enhanced Organizational Capability, Reading Book of NICOM-2015, ISBN: 978-93-84869-08-3, pp. 150-162.
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FDI in Indian Retail Sector: The Implications and Challenges, presented in International Conference of Institute of Management Nirma University (NICOM – 2014) and published in Reading Book of NICOM-2014, Emerging Paradigms in Corporate Finance and Regulatory Framework, ISBN: 978-81-923049-3-9, pp. 339-354.
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A study of Consumer's perception for Apparel retail outlets in terms of Visual Merchandising in Ahmedabad, presented in International Conference of Institute of Management Nirma University (NICOM – 2013) and published in Reading Book of NICOM-2013, New Perspective in Marketing Communications, ISBN: 978-93-5097-412-4, pp. 16-36.
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Visual Merchandising: Impact on Consumer Behaviour (An Exploratory Study of Apparel Segment in Ahmedabad), presented in conference organized by Global Business and Technology Association. Mapping, The Global Future: Evolution Through Innovation And Excellence (GBATA NewYork) and published in Reading Book of GBATA, Mapping the Global Future: Evolution through Innovation and Excellence, ISBN: 1-932917-08-X, pp. 607-614.
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Study of Private FM Channels in Ahmedabad City, presented in Conference organized by L. J. Institute of Management Studies.
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Presented the paper titled, “Digital Payments Driving Towards Cashless Economy- An Empirical Study on Consumer Attitude and Intention to Adopt Digital Payment” in the International Conference on Neo Business Practices organised by School of Management Studies, LJ University on 28th and 29th April, 2023 which won best paper award.
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Presented the paper titled, “Brand Personae: The implication of kid’s luxury apparel brands on mother’s buying behaviour” in the International Conference on Neo Business Practices organised by School of Management Studies, LJ University on 28th and 29th April, 2023.
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Presented the paper titled, “The Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Digital Marketing: A Digital Marketer’s Perspective”, in the International Conference on Neo Business Practices organised by School of Management Studies, LJ University on 28th and 29th April, 2023
Case Study
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On the way of making alagrand.com a grand business!, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 10(4), December 2020, ISSN: 2045-0621, indexed in Scopus.
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Pune Insurance Advisors: Concerns and challenges in handing over the reins of the firm from first generation to second generation. Chapter in Edited Book ‘Searching Alternatives: Case Studies in Management and Entrepreneurship’, Routledge -Taylor and Francis, New York. The book is Scopus indexed.
Chapter Publication
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User Engagement By Social Media During Covid-19 Pandemic, February 2021, COVID-19: Socio-Economic Crises in India, ISBN: 978-81-948985-7-3, pp. 1 – 14. DOI: 10.31995/BOOK.AB169-J21.Chapter
Sponsored Research Projects
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Was awarded Research Project entitled, "Meeting Industry Demand: Assessing the Skill India Mission's Impact on Industry Demanded Skills and its Contribution to Industry and Workforce Development: A Study of Gujarat State", under Special Call for Short-term Empirical Research 2023-24 by Indian Council of Social Science Research. It was a collaborative project which was received the fund of Rs 15 lacs for which I was the project head.
Subjects taught :
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Digital Marketing
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Consumer Behaviour
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Product and Brand Management
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Marketing Management
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Research Methodology
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Integrated Marketing Communication
All subjects syllabus according to LJ University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Recipient of Faculty Excellence Award 2019.
Citation indices – Total 309 citations on Google Scholar which includes 7 h-index and 3 i-10 index. (as on 19th August 2022) https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uSCLCY4AAAAJ&hl=en
Currently in the top 10% of Authors on SSRN by total new downloads within the last 12 months with author rank on SSRN is 3254 out of 967,233 with maximum downloads achieved 14,974.
• Participated in SkillsEdge workshop on ‘SEM using AMOS’ held from July 22-25, 2021 conducted by Prof. Vishal Gupta IIM Ahmedabad.
• Participated in workshop on ‘Manuscript Writing And High-Quality Publishing’ held online from June 24-27, 2021, organised by SkillsEdge and conducted by Prof. Vishal Gupta IIM Ahmedabad.
• Participated in the three days e-workshop on “Qualitative Analysis using NVivo” held from 27-29 January 2021, organized by ResearchSmiths
• Participated in one week faculty development program on Structure Equation Modelling, 28th November to 2nd December 2020, organized by School of Business Studies, Sharda University in association with Prof. Vishal Gupta, IIMA
• FDP organized by Gujarat Technological University on new syllabus of semester II of MBA program in June 2019.
• FDP organized by Gujarat Technological University on new syllabus of semester II of MBA program in January 2019.
• Seminar on Health is Wealth conducted by Dr. Sweta Patel on 5th July 2019.
• Seminar on Graduate Attribute conducted by Dr. Sweety Shah on 9th January 2019 jointly organized by LJMBA IQAC and faculty seminar team.
• Seminar on CP and EPDP conducted by Dr. Rajani Shah and Dr. Siddharth Das and by Prof. Sushma Jacob and Prof. Mangalika Shukla respectively on 18th January 2019.
• Seminar on Spreading Awareness about Cervical Cancer among Women by Dr. Meenakshi Appa on 3rd January 2019.
• Workshop on Competitiveness Awareness by Prof. Kiran Momaya of IIT Bombay at FLAME University Pune on Friday 22nd June 2018.
• Seminar on MSME Conclave Challenges & Opportunities for Sustainable Growth, organized by AMA on Saturday 19th May 2018.
• Workshop on Case Writing at LJIMS on 28th March, 2018
• Workshop on Identifying Performance Indicators for Key Institutional Activities at LJIMS on 11th March, 2017
• Participated in two days National Seminar on "Entrepreneurship-The New Age Tune" at L. J. Institute of Management Studies, Ahmedabad on 29-30 January – 2014.
• Seminar on Fashion and Media Organized by GCCI in December 2013.
• Attended Faculty Development Program at ICFAI.
Contact
LJ School of Management,
LJ Campus, LJ University Road
Off. S.G. Road, Ahmedabad-382210
Phone: +91-9099063329
Email: nehamehta@ljinstitutes.edu.in