DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

(SHIFT II)
ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
Accredited at A++ Grade (Cycle IV) by NAAC; Special Heritage Status by UGC;
College with Potential for Excellence by UGC
Tiruchirappalli - 620 002, Tamilnadu

One Day National Conference on

Fostering Business Excellence: The Role of

Technology, Leadership and Sustainability
in Commerce and Management
Hybrid Mode

31/01/2025 JUBILEE HALL

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
St. Joseph’s College was founded by the Jesuit visionaries in 1844 with the noble aim of
educating humanity for the good and the true Pro Bono Et Vero SJC now serves as a
beacon of light for all men and women aspiring to pursue holistic higher education.
A pioneering educational institution in central part of Tamil Nadu, SJC has a rich legacy
and several illustrious alumni like former President of India and Bharat Ratna
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, renowned physicist Prof. G.N. Ramachandran, former Chief
Election Commissioner Shri. N. Gopalaswamy, Member of Constituent Assembly of India
Fr. Jerome D’Souza SJ, Vir Chakra Awardee Major M. Saravanan, Advisor to the
Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Mr. K. Vijay Kumar IPS, Arjuna Awardee Mr. Arockia
Rajeev and many more luminaries.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Commerce was started in the year 1948, for offering the three-year
B.Com degree course with the motive of inculcating professional ethics and
competency in business and management. The B.Com course has been offered in Shift-
II since 1972. The department is very proud to have introduced and taught Card
Punching, BASIC, COBAL and FORTRAN - the most popular computer languages as early
as 1970s. The Post Graduate course (M.Com) was started in 1988. Twenty of our staff
hold M.Phil Degree, fourteen hold Ph.D Degree along with NET/SET and ten are
recognized as Research Supervisors. The department was elevated as the Research
Department in 2003 and has produced 54 Ph.Ds. The department is the pioneer in the
state in introducing courses on business ethics, computer languages and applications
and accounting software. The department reached yet another milestone by launching
ACCA, UK integrated B.Com Honours programme in 2020. The department prepares
students to pursue professional courses such as CA, ICWA and ACS through feeder
courses. The department has secured in the Annual Academic Audit for Five
consecutive years from 2019 - 2020. The department was acclaimed glories with the
celebration of 75 years – Diamond Jubilee of Commerce Shift-I and 50 years – Golden
Jubilee of Shift - II in 2023 – 2024.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The national conference on “Fostering Business Excellence: The Role of Technology,
Leadership, and Sustainability in Commerce and Management” aims to explore the
dynamic intersection of technology, leadership, and sustainability in today's business
environment. With rapid advancements in digital tools, evolving leadership styles, and
a growing emphasis on sustainable practices, this conference seeks to bring together
academicians, industry experts, and practitioners to discuss innovative strategies for
business success. Key topics include digital transformation, fintech innovations,
sustainable supply chain management, leadership in the digital era, and emerging
trends in commerce and management. The event will serve as a platform for
knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing cutting-edge research, fostering
collaboration across disciplines to shape the future of business excellence. Authors can
focus on the following themes.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Accounting and Finance Startup Ecosystems and Incubation
Fintech Innovations and Digital Banking Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Innovation
Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing Innovation Management and Business Model
Risk Management and Corporate Governance Transformation
Financial Inclusion and Microfinance Financing Startups and Venture Capital
Accounting Innovations and Technology Entrepreneurial Marketing
Integration Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Financial Literacy Development
Behavioral Finance Family Business Management
Marketing and Consumer Behavior Operations and Supply Chain Management
Digital Marketing and E-commerce Strategies Supply Chain Sustainability and Green Logistics
Consumer Behavior in the Digital Era Operations Management in a Digital Era
Brand Management and Customer Loyalty Lean Management and Process Optimisation
Green Marketing and Sustainable Consumer Global Supply Chain Management and
Behaviour Challenges
Big Data Analytics in Marketing Technology Integration in Supply Chain
Content Marketing and Storytelling Management
Innovation in Product Development Inventory and Warehouse Management
Circular Economy and Reverse Logistics
HRM and Organisational Behaviour Strategic Management and Corporate Strategy
Leadership in the Digital Age Strategic Innovation and Business Model
Talent Management and Employee Engagement Evolution
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Ethics
Impact of Technology on HR Practices Competitive Strategy in the Digital Age
Employee Well-being and Mental Health Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Organisational Change and Development Crisis Management and Business Resilience
Training and Development in a Hybrid Work Performance Measurement and Strategic Control
Environment Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making
Economics, International Business, and Trade Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
Global Trade and Economic Development Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
International Marketing and Cross-Cultural Management
Management Technology in Tourism and Hospitality
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Event Management and Marketing
International Business Strategies Customer Experience in Hospitality
Digital Economy and E-Commerce Trends Travel Behaviour and Consumer Trends
Economics of Sustainability Revenue Management in Hospitality
Economic Policies and Business Environment Destination Marketing and Branding
Emerging Markets and Developing Economies Submission Guidelines
Information Technology and Data Analytics in Papers must be submitted in MS Word format,
following the conference template.
Business
Page Limit: Maximum 8 to 10 pages (including
Big Data and Business Analytics
references, tables, and appendices).
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in
Use APA Style for citations and references.
Business
Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing.
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Margin: 1 inch on all sides.
Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption
Submit an abstract of 250-300 words with 4-5
Blockchain Technology in Commerce
keywords.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Each paper will undergo a double-blind peer
Systems
review process. Authors may be asked to revise
E-Governance and Digital Economy
their papers based on reviewers’ feedback.
Conference Proceedings Papers accepted for presentation must be
All accepted papers will be published in the prepared in a 10-minute presentation format,
Conference Proceedings with an ISBN. followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
The hard copy of the proceedings will be provided All submitted papers must be original and free
on payment of an extra fee of Rs. 500 from plagiarism. A plagiarism check will be
Special Issue in Peer-Reviewed Journals conducted, and papers with a similarity index
Selected high-quality papers will be considered below 10% will be accepted.
for publication in a special issue of UGC-CARE Awards will be presented for the Best Research
Listed, Scopus, or ABDC Indexed Journals in the Paper and the Best Student Paper. Criteria
fields of Commerce and Management. include originality, significance, clarity, and
(with additional nominal charges). impact.
Authors of selected papers will be required to Registration Link
follow the specific formatting and submission https://seminar.sjctni.edu/Commerce/NCFBE
guidelines of the respective journals.
Payment Link for ISBN Book:
Send Papers to this Email:
https://seminar.sjctni.edu/Commerce/NCFBE_P
[email protected]
Important Dates Registration Fee Details
Abstract Submission Deadline 10.01.2025 UG / PG Students Rs. 200
Notification of Abstract Acceptance 12.01.2025 Research Scholars Rs. 250
Full Paper Submission Deadline 23.01.2025 Academicians Rs. 350
Notification of Full Paper Acceptance 25.01.2025 Industrialist Rs. 500
Early Bird Registration Deadline 25.01.2025 Hard Copy of ISBN Book (1 Copy) Rs. 500
Separate registrations are mandatory for both the author and co-authors
 PATRONS

Rev. Dr. Pavulraj Micheal SJ Rev. Dr. K. Amal SJ Rev. Dr. S. Mariadoss SJ Dr. P. Rajendran
Rector Secretary Principal Deputy Principal

CONFERENCE CONVENORS

Dr. G. John Dr. B. Augustine Arockiaraj

Associate Professor & Head of the Department Assistant Professor & Coordinator of the Department (Shift II)

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR CONFERENCE ORGANISING SECRETARY

Dr. J. Vinoth Kumar Dr. J. BERKMANS

Assistant Professor of Commerce Assistant Professor of Commerce
[email protected] [email protected]
+91 96004 44121 +91 82485 94693

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr. F. R. Alexander Pravin Durai Mr. S. Kirubakaran
Dr. K. Alex Dr. Dennis Edward Fernando
Mr. D. Maria Antony Dr. S. Jerome
Dr. V. Bastin Jerome Dr. B. Nalini
Dr. M. Antony Jesuraja Ms. C. Soundarya
Dr. A. Francis Vijayakumar Dr. A. Ignatius
Dr. M. Julias Ceasar Dr. A. Mariya Selvi
Dr. Arockia Rajasekar Mr. V. Perumal
Dr. S. Aruldass Ms. Navomi Nithila
Dr. A. Sahayaraj Alexander Ms. V. Udhaya Geetha
Dr. L. Georgia