KOKRAJHAR,MAR 1: A five day faculty development programme on research methodology was conducted by the Royal School of Business at the Assam Royal Global University from 24th to 28th February 2025 in hybrid mode.
This programme aimed to introduce the participants to the fundamentals of research and to take them to a stage from which they can apply this knowledge in conducting academic research. This programme was further intended to establish a systematic approach that ensures research is conducted in a structured, objective, and reliable manner. The resource persons for the FDP were renowned academicians from across the country having extensive experience in their respective domains.
Prof. J.U. Ahmed from the Department of Management at NEHU on the first day of the FDP provided a comprehensive understanding of the importance of conducting a literature review in academic research. Dr. Sunildro L.S. Akoijam, from the Department of Management at NEHU on the second day indicated the importance of identifying the proper Sampling techniques and also shared the ways to identify the appropriate technique.
Prof. Ayekpam Ibemcha Chanu, a distinguished academician from Bodoland University, Kokrajhar in Assam on the third day, explained the significance of research design, emphasizing that it serves as the blueprint for conducting any study. She elaborated on how the choice of research design determines the accuracy and credibility of findings. Dr. Tina Dutta from the Centre for Quantitative Economics and Data Science (CQEDS), BIT Mesra, Ranchi, on the fourth day began the session by explaining the types of data. Participants were also introduced to data analytics tools. Power BI was also demonstrated for creating interactive dashboards and data visualizations.
Finally, the fifth day of the FDP was on Bibliographic, Referencing, and Ethics, where Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Singh from the Department of Management Studies at IIIT Allahabad began the session by explaining the difference between Bibliography and Referencing. The speaker later indicated various types of citation and referencing styles like APA 7th ed. etc. that are used in modern academic writings. Considering that ethics plays a significant role in research he urged the participants to be ethical in their work.
