Bio Sketch

Personal Details:

Name : Dr. Tejil Thomas
Department : Commerce
Designation : Asst. Professor
Address : Vadakkekutt House , Vellieppally P.O , Pala , Kottayam , Kerala ,India - 686574
Email : [email protected] , [email protected]
Mob No : 9744021359
Landline No : 8075436890


Education:

Sl. No Course Institution Period Achievements

1

PhD

University of Calicut

2016

NA

2

NET-JRF

UGC

2008

JRF

3

MTM

IGNOU

2016

First Rank Gold Medal

4

M.Com

St.Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut

2007

Distinction

5

B.Com

St.Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut

2005

First Class

6

Plus Two

HSB

2002

Distinction

7

SSLC

St.Mary's HS Kakkadampoil

1999

First Class

8

Diploma in Financial Management

International Business Management Institute Berlin, Germany

2020

NA



Area of Specialization / Research Interests:

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / RESEARCH INTERESTS

Tourism Marketing

Quantitative Techniques

Business Statistics

Research Methodology for Social Science



Career Profile:

Sl.No Name of the Institution Designation period

1

St. Joseph's College Devagiri, Kozhikode

Guest Faculty

2007-2009

2

St. Thomas College Pala

Assistant Professor

2010 onwards

3

St. Thomas College Pala

Research Guide

2019 onward



Publications:

Research Publication:
Sl.No Publication Publication Year

1

Digital Financial Inclusion: A Catalyst for Socio-Economic Transformation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Kerala, IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 22, Issue 5. Ser. II (May 2020), PP 18-26, DOI: 10.9790/487X-2205021826

2020

2

Employee Advocacy as a Marketing Strategy to Power Brand Promotion: an Employee Perspective. Marketing and Management of Innovations (WoS, ESCI), 2, 167-181. http://doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2020.2-12

2020

3

A study to assess the knowledge on digital financial inclusion among scheduled castes and scheduled tribes - IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature (IMPACT: IJRHAL)-UGC Approved Journal No: 40893, ISSN (P): 2347-4564; ISSN (E): 2321-8878, Vol. 6, Issue 5, May 2018, 367-378

2018

4

Influence of the Nag Factor on Parents' Buying Behaviour, Research Guru: Online Journal of Multidisciplinary Subjects (Peer Reviewed)-UGC-Approved Journal No: 63726, ISSN(E) 2349-266X, Vol.12, Issue-2, September 2018, 1095 - 1109.

2018

5

Perceived Relationship Quality of Destination Marketing Organisations in Kerala, IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature (IMPACT: IJRHAL)UGC Approved Journal No: 40893, ISSN (P): 2347-4564; ISSN (E): 2321-8878, Vol. 6, Issue 9, Sep 2018, 77-90.

2018

6

A model showing factors influencing customer satisfaction in retail banking services of Kerala: A SEM Approach-International Journal of Management Research and Business Strategy, ISSN 2319-345X,Vol.5, No.3, July 2016, 128-142

2016

7

Challenge of Employee Turnover: the critical issue faced by the unorganised hospitality sector in Kerala- International Journal of Business and General Management (IJBGM)ISSN(P): 2319-2267; ISSN(E): 2319-2275 Vol. 4, Issue 5, Aug - Sep 2015, 5-14

2015

8

The HOLSAT Approach to Destination Satisfaction at Kumarakom Backwaters. South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies (SAJOSPS) 14.1, pp 91-96.

2013

9

A descriptive approach to tourist experience at rural tourist destinations in Kerala, Man-age, DCMS Journal of Management, Vol. 6, 1-2, pp-21-30.

2012



Details of Workshops/ Conferences/ Seminars/ Symposia Attended/ Papers Presented / Talks Given:

Sl.
No
Title of the seminar/
conference etc.
Invited /
Contributed
/Partic-ipation
Venue/
Agency
Dates Inter-national/ National/
Regional
Title of the Paper

1

Perspective and Methodology of Business Studies

Participation

Kerala State Higher Education council - Orgnanised by Department of Commerce, St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

19,20, August 2011

Regional

NA

2

Conference on American Studies

Participation

St. Thomas College Pala - US Consulate General, Chennai

27,28 July 2011

International

NA

3

Quality Enhancement in Teaching Learning and Evaluation: Recent Trends and Challenges

Contributed

St. Thomas College Pala - UGC

19,20 September 2011

National

Value Education and Contemporary Social Anarchy

4

Workshop on Designing Post Graduate Programme in Commerce under Credit and Semester System

Participation

SB College Changanassery - Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam

12-14 December 2011

Regional

NA

5

CBCSS Commerce Curriculum Review Workshop for Commerce Teachers

Participation

CMS College Kottayam - Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam

14,15 September 2011

Regional

NA

6

National Workshop on Research Methodology

Participation

DCMS, University of Calicut - State Institute of Language Kerala, All Kerala Research Scholars Association and Calicut University Union

23,24 February 2010

National

NA

7

Two day Workshop on Perspectives and Methodology of Business Studies

Participation

St. Thomas College Pala - KSHEC

17,18 December 2010

Regional

NA

8

National Seminar on Innovations in Finance

Participation

DCMS, University of Calicut

9,10 February 2010

National

NA

9

Training Course on Transactional Analysis

Participation

St. Joseph College Devagiri - MANUSHA

17,18 March 2006

Regional

NA

10

Refresher Course in Commerce and Management Studies

Participation

ASC- University of Calicut

15 June 2012 to 05 July 2012

National

Seminar on Financial Engineering

11

National Seminar on �Direct taxes Code and Goods and Services Tax-the future tax Regime in India

Participation

Department of Commerce, St. Thomas College Pala - UGC

15,16 December 2011

National

NA

12

One day Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

MES College Nedumkandom

03.12.2013

Regional

Research Methodology

13

Prof. John Zacharia's Endowment Two-Day Workshop on Research Methodology and Data Analysis for Social Sciences

Invited

Department of Commerce, St. Thomas College Palai

05.04.2022

Regional

Data Analysis using Jamovi

14

National Webinar on Research Instrument Development

Invited

KE College Mannanam in Association with Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam

11.11.2020

National

Research Instrument Development

15

Invited Talk on Methodology of Effective Teaching and Successful Career Planning

Invited

Assumption College Changansserry

19.07.2014

Regional

Methodology of Effective Teaching and Successful Career Planning

16

Invited Talk on Preparation of Project Proposal

Invited

Devamatha College Kuravilangad

26.11.2014

Regional

Preparation of Project Synopsis

17

Workshop on Data analysis using SPSS

Invited

Berchman's Institute of Management Studies- SB College Changanasserry

24-25 April 2015

Regional

Data analysis using SPSS

18

One day Seminar on Methodology for doing Project Work

Invited

Department of Commerce, BVMHC College Cherpunkal

24.06.2015

Regional

Preparation of Research Proposal

19

Workshop on Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data using SPSS

Invited

Berchman's Institute of Management Studies- SB College Changanasserry

17.10.2015

Regional

Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data using SPSS

20

Workshop on Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data using SPSS

Invited

Berchman's Institute of Management Studies- SB College Changanasserry

31.10.2015

Regional

Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data using SPSS

21

Discussion/Meeting of BOS/Expert Committee for revising the scheme and syllabus of Postgraduate Programmes under CBCS from the Academic Year 2016-2017

Participation

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

16.11.2015

Regional

NA

22

Discussion/Meeting of BOS/Expert Committee for revising the scheme and syllabus of Postgraduate Programmes under CBCS from the Academic Year 2016-2017

Participation

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

23.01.2016

Regional

NA

23

One day Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

M.E.S. College Nedumkandom

22.01.2016

Regional

Research Methodology and Uni variate Analysis of Primary Data

24

Social Science Research: Design, Data Mining and Statistical Modelling

Invited

Govt. College Kottayam-Sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education

4 - 6 February 2016

National

'Tests of Significance'

25

One Day Workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS

Invited

Department of Commerce, St. Dominic's College Kanjirappally

23.07.2016

Regional

Uni-variate and Multivariate Analysis

26

Workshop on the preparation of Project Proposal

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

05.03.2022

Regional

Research Methodology for Social Science

27

Online Workshop on Statistical Spreadsheet JAMOVI

Invited

JPM Arts and Science College Labbakkada Idukki

23.10.2021 and 30.10.2021

Regional

Data Analysis using JAMOVI

28

One - Day Workshop on Data Analysis in Social Science Research

Invited

BIMS, SB College Changanasserry

05.01.2018

Regional

Data Analysis

29

Research Methodology for Social Science

Invited

Department of Commerce, Viswabharathi College Njeezhur

03.09.2016

Regional

Research Methodology

30

Add on Course on Data Analysis Using SPSS

Invited

DCSMAT, Vagamon

18.02.2017

Regional

Data Analysis Using SPSS

31

Personality Development

Invited

St. Thomas Teacher Training Institute Pala

27.04.2017

Regional

Key To Success

32

One day Seminar on Research Methodology

Invited

Alphonsa College Pala

17.06.2017

Regional

Research Methodology

33

Workshop on Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data using SPSS

Invited

Berchman's Institute of Management Studies- SB College Changanasserry

10.12.2016

Regional

Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data using SPSS

34

One day workshop on research methodology and primary data analysis

Invited

Department of Commerce, MES College Valancherry

05.10.2017

Regional

Research methodology and primary data analysis

35

National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Science

Invited

PG Department of Commerce, T.M. Jacob Memorial Govt. College Manimalakkunnu

26,27 and 28.10.2017

National

Research Methodology in Social Science and Primary data analysis using SPSS

36

One -day Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

Department of Commerce and Computer Applications (Unaided), St. Thomas College Pala

21.12.2016

Regional

Research Methodology in Social Science

37

One -day Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

Department of Commerce, BVM Holy Cross College Cherpunkal

26.11.2016

Regional

Research Design and Methodology

38

One -day Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

Department of Commerce, Mar Kuriakose Arts and Science College Puthuveli

29.10.2016

Regional

Research Methodology in Social Science

39

One - Day Workshop on Data Analysis in Social Science Research

Invited

BIMS, SB College Changanasserry

09.12.2017

Regional

Data Analysis

40

One - Day Workshop on Primary Data Analysis using Statistical Packages

Invited

School of Management, Mount Zion College of Engineering, Kadammanitta, Pathanamthitta

20.12.2017

Regional

Data Analysis

41

Three Day National Workshop on Data Analysis in Social Science Research

Invited

Govt. Arts and Science College Kozhikode

22-24 November 2017

National

Chaired a Session on the Topic Time Series Analysis

42

One day seminar on Project Proposal Preparation

Invited

Department of B.Com and BCA, St. Thomas College Pala

19.12.2017

Regional

Project Proposal Preparation

43

State Level workshop on Data Analysis

Invited

Department of Commerce, Newman College Thodupuzha

08.02.2018

Regional

Data Analysis

44

Add - Course on Research Methodology

Invited

Department of Commerce

May 2018

Regional

Methodology for Social Science Researches

45

One day workshop on research methodology

Invited

Department of Commerce, SH College Thevara

03.10.2018

Regional

Methodology for Social Science Research

46

One-day Seminar on Research Methodology

Invited

BVM College Cherpunkal

11.12.2018

Regional

Research Methodology

47

National Workshop on Research Methodology Series -1

Invited

PSMO College Thirurangadi, Malappuram

10.03.2019

National

Practical Session on Composite Reliability, Normality and Validity

48

International Seminar on Application of Digital Technology in Commerce

Invited

Postgraduate Department of Commerce and Research Centre, St. Thomas College Kozhencherry

17-18.01.2019

International

Conference Paper Reviewer

49

National Workshop on Questionnaire Designing: Basics and Relevant Tests

Invited

DCMS, University of Calicut

25.07.2019 - 26.07.2019

National

Questionnaire Designing: Basics and Relevant Tests - Reliability and Validity Tests

50

Three Day National Seminar cum Workshop on Research Methodology in Commerce and Management

Invited

PTM Govt. College Perinthalmanna

07-08.11.2019

National

Questionnaire Designing, Pretesting - Reliability Analysis and Validity Testing

51

One – Day FDP on Teaching SPSS at UG level

Invited

Nirmala College Muvattupuzha

27.11.2019

Regional

Teaching SPSS at UG level

52

5-Day International Workshop on RESEARCH METHODS: Multivariate Analysis using SPSS and AMOS

Invited

Govt. College Tripunithura

28.11.2019

International

Introduction to Factor Analysis-Exploratory /Confirmatory Factor Analysis – Model Specification and Interpretation-Factor Analysis for Testing Validity of Data Collection Instrument-Hands-on Exercise on Estimation and Interpretation

53

One day Session on Business Statistics

Invited

St. Xaviers Arts and Science College Calicut

23.11.2019

Regional

Business Statistics

54

International Seminar Cum Workshop on Research in Social Science: Emerging Trends

Invited

Sree Neelakanta Govt. Sanskrit College Pattambi

10-11.12.2019

International

Questionnaire Design - Validity and Reliability Testing

55

One-day Intercollegiate Workshop on Research methodology and Data Analysis for UG project

Invited

Department of Commerce(SF), St. Thomas College Pala

10.01.2020

Regional

Research Methodology and Data Analysis using Excel

56

Extension lecture on Factor Analysis and Testing of Normality

Invited

Department of Commerce, Christ College Irinjalakkuda

11.01.2020

Regional

Factor Analysis and Testing of Normality

57

RUSA- PFMS Workshop

Participation

RUSA – State Project Directorate TVM, Kerala

26.02.2020

Regional

PFMS - EAT Module

58

International Webinar on Academic Publishing in Top rated Journals

Participation

Govt. College Tripunithura

30.04.2020

International

Academic Publishing in Top rated Journals

59

E-Shodh Sindhu Web of Science Certification Series

Participation

Clarivate, Web of Science

14.05.2020, 18.05.2020, 21.05.2020, 25.05.2020, 28.05.2020

International

Web of Science Certification Series

60

Use of Elsevier Tools in Research Workflow

Participation

University of Madras, Chennai and Elsevier

05.05.2020

International

Use of Elsevier Tools in Research Workflow

61

State Level Workshop on Statistical Packages for Research Data Analysis

Invited

JPM Arts and Science College

19.03.2021

Regional

Statistical Packages for Research Data Analysis

62

Faculty Development Programme

Invited

JPM Arts and Science College in Association with Marian College Kuttikkanam

20.08.2020

Regional

Data Analysis for Social Science Research: An Overview

63

Workshop on Project Proposal

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

19.04.2021

Regional

Preparation of Project Proposal

64

Four-Day National Online Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences

Invited

Dr. P.J. Thomas Centre for Social Science Research, St. Thomas College Palai

20.04.2021

National

Data Analysis for Social Science Research

65

One-day workshop on Data Analysis in Social Science

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

01.07.2021

Regional

Data Analysis in Social Science using PSPP

66

Faculty Development Programme - Value Based Research Publications

Invited

Monti International Institute of Management Studies, Angadippuram, Malappuram

7-8 September 2021

International

(1) Parametric and Non-Parametric Tools (2) Jamovi for Analysis

67

Three month Online Course on Data Analysis and Research Report Writing

Invited

PSMO College Thirurangadi Malappuram

July 2020 to October 2020

Regional

Data Analysis using SPSS

68

National Level Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling

Invited

DCMS, University of Calicut

25 - 27 July 2022

National

Structural Equation Modelling

69

Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

15.03.2022

Regional

Research Methodology

70

Workshop on Data Analysis

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

30.07.2022

Regional

Data Analysis using JAMOVI

71

Workshop on Recent Trends in Research Methodology

Invited

IQAC, St. Thomas College Palai in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

10-12 August 2022

Regional

Data Analysis using JAMOVI

72

ICSSR New Delhi Sponsored Ten Days Research Methodology Course for M.Phil/PhD/PDF Scholars in Social Sciences

Invited

School of Commerce, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

15.09.2022

National

Questionnaire Designing

73

Five Days National Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling

Invited

Department of Commerce, St. Thomas College Palai

31.01.2023-04.02.2023

National

Structural Equation Modelling

74

Two day National Workshop on Research Methodology and Academic Publishing in Social Science

Invited

Postgraduate Department of Commerce, Newman College Thodupuzha in association with STRIDE - UGC MHRD

27.02.2023

National

Tools and Techniques to Demystify Research Methodology

75

Faculty Development Programme on Structural Equation Modelling

Invited

Berchmans Centre for Management Research (BCMR), SB College (Autonomous) Changanasserry in association with STRIDE, MG University, Kottayam

April 24-29, 2023

National

Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Modelling, Mediation and Moderation Analysis

76

Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

Researchers' Forum Institute of Management in Kerala, University of Kerala

11.05.2023 - 12.05.2023

International

Regression and Structural Equation Modelling using IBM AMOS

77

One Day Workshop on Methodology in Social Science Research

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

12.04.2023

Regional

Research Methodology

78

One Day Workshop on Data Analysis in Social Science Research

Invited

St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor

29.05.2023

Regional

Data Analysis using Jamovi

79

Workshop on Research Methodology

Invited

PG and Research Department of Commerce, Nirmala College Muvattupuzha

30.06.2023

Regional

The Art of Designing Questionnaire

80

National Seminar cum Workshop on AI Tools and Statistical Packages for Social Science Research

Invited

PTM Govt. College Perinthalmanna, Sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala

12.10.2023 - 13.10.2023

National

Technical Session on SPSS

81

Three Day Capacity Building Programme on Research methodology and Academic Writing

Invited

Sree Sankara College Kalady

09.12.2023

National

Data Analysis using Jamovi



International /National/ State - Level Workshops /Conference Organized:

Sl.No Title of the seminar/ conference etc. Funding Agency Venue/Agency Dates International/ National/ Regional

1

Three-Day Workshop on Research Methodology and Publication Ethics

Research Monitoring Cell, St. Thomas College Palai

IQAC, St. Thomas College Palai

9, 12, and 13 April 2021

Regional

2

Online Workshop on Research Methodology and Publication Ethics

Research Monitoring Cell St. Thomas College Palai

IQAC, St. Thomas College Palai

06.11.2021 to 18.12.2021 (on Saturdays)

Regional

3

Impact Lecture Series - Session I

MoE's Innovation Cell (MIC), AICTE, New Delhi

Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), St. Thomas College Palai

20.06.2022

Regional

4

Impact Lecture Series - Session II

MoE's Innovation Cell (MIC), AICTE, New Delhi

Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), St. Thomas College Palai

07.07.2022

Regional

5

Workshop on Recent Trends in Research Methodology

Research Monitoring Cell St. Thomas College Palai

IQAC, St. Thomas College Palai in Collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

10-12 August 2022

National

6

Two-Day Seminar on Research Methodology: Trends in the New Education Scenario

Research Monitoring Cell, St. Thomas College Palai

IQAC, St. Thomas College Palai in association with Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam

17 -18 August 2023

Regional



Honours and Awards:

Sl.No Name of the Award Instituted By

1

JRF

UGC

2

First Rank with Gold Medal (MTM)

IGNOU



Positions held or holding if any:

Sl.No Position Year

1

Class Teacher I M.Com

2018-2022

2

NCC officer

February 2011 - October 2012

3

Member, CBCSS B.Com Revision Committee

2011

4

Member, PGCSS, Curriculum Design Committee

2011

5

Mentor, Walk with a Scholar (KSHEC)

Since 2014

6

Coordinator - UGC Sponsored Career Oriented Add-on Programme ' Financial Accounting using Tally

2012-2017

7

Coordinator - IGNOU Study Centre, STC Pala

2013 onwards

8

Co-opted Expert, PGCSS Revision Committee

2015

9

Coordinator, ODL Mahatma Gandhi University, LSC - St. Thomas College Palai

2019 onwards

10

Coordinator, Music Club

2015 onwards

11

Class Teacher II B.Com

2023 onwards

12

Member - College Discipline Committee

2019 onwards

13

Research Coordinator - Department of Commerce

2019 onwards

14

Member, IAQC

2022 onwards



Research Projects:

Minor Projects:
Sl.No Title of the Project Funding Agency Amount Period Co-investigators

1

Unveiling the Unlimited Tourism Potentials of Kerala Backwaters through Community Participation

UGC

50000

2014 -2015

NA



Membership in Scientific/Professional Societies if any:

Sl.No Name of the Society Nature of Membership

1

Calicut Management Association

Life Time



Research Supervision:

Sl.No Scholar’s name Title Year of Registration M.Phil/Ph.D. University Status

1

Suresh T.S.

Effectiveness of Training Programmes of District Industries Centres in Kerala

2019

Ph.D

Mahatma Gandhi University

Ongoing

2

Suresh T.S.

DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AMONG SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES IN KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

2017

M.Phil

SACRED HEART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AUTONOMOUS), MG University Kottayam

Awarded

3

Rajeswari R Menon

Entrepreneurship among SC/ST Communities in Kerala

2019

Ph.D

Mahatma Gandhi University

Ongoing

4

Bobby Simon

Technology based Startups: A study with special reference to Kerala Start up Mission

2019

Ph.D

Mahatma Gandhi University

Ongoing

5

Jinu Mathew

Entrepreneurial Resilience among Homestays in Kerala

2019

Ph.D

Mahatma Gandhi University

Ongoing



Editorial and Referee Positions:

Sl.No Name of the Journal Position held

1

International Journal of Leading Research Publication

Reviewer



Courses attended for Professional Developments:

Sl.No Name of the Course Organizing institute Period

1

UGC - Orientation Programme

ASC- University of Calicut

23.10.2014 - 20.11.2014

2

Refresher Course in Commerce and Management Studies

ASC- University of Calicut

15.06.2012 - 05.07. 2012

3

Training Course on Transactional Analysis

St. Joseph College Devagiri in association with MANUSHA

17-18 March 2006

4

Refresher Course in Commerce

HRDC, University of Calicut

18.07.2018 to 07.08.2018

5

State level Two Day Training Programme for PFMS -EAT

IQAC, St. Thomas College Pala

16/05/2019 - 17/05/2019

6

Refresher Course in Commerce and Management Studies

UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia- New Delhi

21.01.2021 - 04.02.2021

7

Online Short Term Course on Counselling and Psychotherapy

Inter University Centre for Disability Studies (IUCDS), Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam

25.10.2021 to 10.11.2021

8

Refresher Course in Development Studies

UGC-HRDC University of Calicut

01.08.2023 to 14.08.2023



Additional:

(1) External Expert, Board of Studies in Commerce, St. Joseph's College Devagiri (Autonomous), Calicut (2) Subject Expert, Board of Studies in Commerce, Christ College (Autonomous) Irinjalakkuda (3) Member, Board of Studies in Commerce, Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous) Kothamangalam