Dr. Shital Bahadursinh Rathod
Dr. Shital Bahadursinh Rathod
M. Com., M. Phil, NET, Ph.D.
PROFILE
Dr. Shital Rathod is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce with interdisciplinary expertise in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Business Research, and Sustainable Business Practices. She has completed her M.Com., M.Phil., UGC-NET, and Ph.D. in Commerce. Her academic and research interests focus on bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications in finance, accounting, and business decision-making.
She possesses several years of teaching and research experience in higher education. Throughout her academic career, she has actively contributed to curriculum development, student mentoring, research supervision, and institutional academic activities. Her work emphasizes promoting analytical thinking, financial literacy, ethical business practices, and the integration of technology into commerce education.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Her current research focuses on Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting Practices, Financial Literacy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Finance, Indian Knowledge Systems in Business Education, Sustainable Business Practices, Financial Inclusion, and Women Empowerment through Financial Education.
She applies quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, statistical techniques, financial statement analysis, and business analytics to investigate contemporary issues in commerce and management.
Her expertise includes the use of tools such as SPSS, Microsoft Excel, AI-assisted research applications, and financial analysis techniques for conducting empirical and conceptual research.
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ARTICLES
- Koshti, J., & Rathod, S. (2023). Evaluating The Impact Of Camel Ratios On The Efficiency Of Selected Indian Banks. Vidya - A Journal Of Gujarat University, 2(1), 194-199.
- Sharma, P., & Rathod, S. (2024). Meme marketing through social media for online audience attention, awareness, and engagement with brand. ResearchGate. 31-39
- Agrawal, S., Rathod, S., Suthar, D., & Marvadi, C. (2025). Unveiling research frontiers in AI and accounting research: A bibliometric analysis of global trends and future hotspots. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 12(7), d775–d791 www.jetir.org/view?paper=JETIR2507391
- Rathod, S. B., & Dalwadi, P. B. (2025). Artificial intelligence and the transformation of accounting research: Trends, risks and future directions. Journal of Advance and Future Research, 3(12), 200–206. https://rjwave.org/JAAFR/papers/JAAFR2512463.pdf
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
- Presented paper, “Dual Burden of Nutrition among Adult Women of Andhra Pradesh Conference” at National Seminar on Drivers of Economic Growth: Innovations, Institutions and Policies, Organized by Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 13 March 2018
- Presented paper, “Emerging health challenge of Dual Burden of Nutrition in India” at International Seminar on Developmental Challenges of India after Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms, organized by Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on 17 March 2018
- Presented paper, “Food Inflation in India: Identifying the Underlying Trends and Patterns” at 45th Indian Geography Congress & International Conference of the National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI) with theme of Environment, Development and Sustainability: The Exigency of Geography for a Resilient Future, organized by Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune on 15 December 2023
- Presented paper, “Dual Burden of Nutrition among Women in the State of Uttar Pradesh” at National Conference on Issues and Challenges for Sustainable Development in India: A Pathway to Viksit Bharat 2047, organized by Shri H. K. Arts College, Ahmedabad on 22 March 2025
- Presented paper, “Educating the Inner Self for a Young Nation: Leveraging the Bhagavad Gita and Indian Philosophy to Realize India's Demographic Dividend” at National Seminar on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Achievements, Challenges and Future Directions, organized by S. L. U. Arts & H. P. Thakore Commerce College for Women, Ahmedabad on 11 April 2026
INVITED TALKS / GUEST LECTURES
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OTHER REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS / ACTIVITIES
- participated in the 4th Online Refresher Course in Commerce & Management from 9 October 2023 to 22 October 2023conducted by the Human Resource Development Centre, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The programme was conducted for 12 working days and covered 72 hours of academic engagement.
- completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme in February 2024under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, organized by UGC-MMTTC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
- participated in the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme from 3 December 2024 to 12 December 2024organized by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, UGC-MMTTC, University of Delhi. The programme focused on developing awareness and understanding of the objectives and implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.
- participated in the UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Commerce/Management (Online) from 8 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 conducted by UGC-MMTTC, Goa University and successfully completed the programme and obtained an A+ Grade.
- participated in the Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science and Research Innovations” from 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026. The programme focused on contemporary technological developments and their applications in education and research.