Dr. Syed Hasan Jafar

Research, Publications & Scholarly Impact

My research portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to rigorous, high-impact scholarship advancing knowledge in finance, financial technology, capital markets, sustainability, and business education.

My work spans Scopus Q1–Q3 journals, ABDC-ranked outlets, edited books with leading global publishers, and practitioner-facing platforms — demonstrating breadth, depth, and real-world relevance.

Investigating consumer AI adoption in the banking sector: a cross-context meta-analysis of key determinants

T Rasul, FO Santini, CH Sampaio, W Junior Ladeira, LS Rocha, SH Jafar International Journal of Bank Marketing 44 (10), 2117-2140, 2026

Purpose This study addresses the fragmented and inconsistent findings regarding consumer adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the banking sector. Through a meta-analysis of existing empirical research, it identifies and evaluates the most influential determinants of AI adoption. Design/methodology/approach A meta-analysis was conducted using 58 empirical studies with data from 23,434 respondents across more than...

2026

Improving Stock Market Forecasting with Feature Selection and Neural Network

SH Jafar, M Salim, A Nazneen, KY Bajunaied, S Qazi, D Nawaah Computer and Decision Making: An International Journal 3 (2S), 490-410, 2026

The stock market trend prediction is a complicated and uncertain aspect that draws attention post-2008 crisis. In the wake of this, several artificial intelligence solutions have been developed. Deep Learning offers substantial solutions for predicting chaotic stock movements. While Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks are powerful tools for financial forecasting, their performance can be hindered...

2026

Mapping meta-analytic insights in banking research: thematic clusters, heterogeneity and research agendas

W Junior Ladeira, F de Oliveira Santini, S Hasan Jafar International Journal of Bank Marketing 44 (7), 1447-1487, 2026

Purpose This study aims to synthesize meta-analytic research in the banking sector by mapping thematic clusters and identifying theoretical and methodological patterns. It highlights how meta-analyses contribute to understanding heterogeneity across banking contexts. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted across seven academic databases using targeted search terms. Four thematic clusters were identified: technology adoption,...

2026

Omnichannel Customer Experience and Shopping Intention: A Meta-Analysis

W Junior Ladeira, F de Oliveira Santini, SH Jafar, T Rasul, RA Rather, ... Journal of Strategic Marketing, 1-20, 2026

The omnichannel customer experience literature has examined various sectors, country samples, and contextual influences; however, a systematic meta-analytic integration of quantitative findings on its impact on shopping intention is still lacking. We used a meta-analytic integration, which combines results from multiple studies to provide a stronger and more general understanding of how OCX influences shopping...

2026

Optimistic and pessimistic biases on intention to use open banking: the effects of mating cues

W Junior Ladeira, S Hasan Jafar, S Akhtar, F de Oliveira Santini, ... International Journal of Bank Marketing 44 (6), 1117-1134, 2026

Purpose This study examines the impact of judgment bias–optimistic versus pessimistic–on open banking adoption, while investigating how mating cues moderate this relationship. By integrating evolutionary consumer psychology with financial marketing, the research aims to explore how mating orientations influence open banking adoption. Design/methodology/approach Two experimental studies were conducted to test the hypotheses. Study 1 manipulated...

2026

Do Fiscal Rules Promote Fiscal Performance and Economic Growth?

MYM Irsad, SH Jafar Economic & Political Weekly 61 (20), 37, 2026

The relationship between fiscal rules, fiscal performance, and economic growth in India and its sub-national economies from 1991 to 2022 is examined. Over the period observed, the fiscal performance index increased from 50.5 to 60.5, while state-level fiscal performance remained stable, deteriorating during the COVID-19 recession, and improving thereafter. The findings reveal that economic growth...

2026

RESEARCH METRICS & OVERVIEW

Research Summary

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Scopus-Indexed Research Articles
High-impact international journal publications
Q1 / A / B
Top-Tier Journal Publications
Scopus Q1 & ABDC A/B ranked journals
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Edited Academic Books
Springer, Routledge, CRC Press
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Book Chapters
Contributions to edited scholarly volumes
Extensive
Practitioner Articles
Economic Times, Investing.com & industry platforms
Global
International & Interdisciplinary Research
Cross-country & multi-disciplinary collaboration

Core Research Themes

Intellectual domains shaping scholarly inquiry, institutional strategy, and applied financial research.

Artificial Intelligence in Finance
Application of AI and machine learning to capital markets, banking systems, risk modeling, and financial decision-making.
FinTech & Digital Financial Systems
Adoption, regulation, and institutional impact of financial technologies across global markets.
Capital Markets & Investment Behaviour
Market dynamics, investor psychology, asset pricing, and risk-return mechanisms in evolving financial systems.
Behavioural Finance
Cognitive biases, heuristics, and behavioural drivers influencing financial decisions and market outcomes.
Institutional Strategy & Governance
Strategic leadership, governance frameworks, accreditation readiness, and policy-aligned institutional performance.
Sustainable & Responsible Finance
ESG integration, ethical finance, and sustainability-driven financial models for long-term value creation.

Active Academic & Institutional Focus

Strategic areas currently shaping academic leadership, research development, and institutional excellence.

Programme & Curriculum Leadership

Driving curriculum design, programme governance, and academic benchmarking aligned with global standards and long-term institutional relevance.

Research Strategy & Publication Quality

Strengthening research direction, journal-quality alignment, and publication planning across Scopus and ABDC-ranked outlets.

Faculty Research Capacity Building

Building sustainable research capability through mentoring, structured guidance, and performance-aligned academic systems.

Institutional Impact & Academic Outcomes

Measurable outcomes emerging from academic leadership, research direction, and institutional strategy.

Curriculum & Programme Transformation

Academic programmes strengthened through curriculum redesign, outcome-based frameworks, and alignment with international accreditation and ranking standards.

Research Productivity & Quality Enhancement

Improved research output through structured publication planning, journal-quality alignment, and faculty research mentoring across Scopus and ABDC-ranked outlets.

Faculty Development & Academic Leadership

Strengthening academic leadership capability through evidence-based decision-making, governance frameworks, and research capacity development.

Industry & Academic Integration

Bridging academic theory with industry practice through applied research, executive education, and practitioner-focused knowledge dissemination.

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Institutional initiatives aligned with strategic objectives, quality benchmarks, and long-term academic sustainability.

Our Awards & Honors

Celebrating Growth
and Excellence.

Recognition earned through sustained academic contribution, global research impact, and leadership across finance, AI, and emerging technologies.

2025

WURI 2025 – Certificate of Appreciation

International recognition for innovation-driven higher education leadership.

2025

18+ Scopus Indexed Research Publications

High-impact publications across Scopus Q1–Q3 ranked journals.

2025

170+ Academic Citations

Scholarly citations across international journals and research platforms.

2021

Faculty Excellence Award – Teaching

Recognised for pedagogical innovation and academic leadership.