About my research

Dr. A. Vinodan is an Associate Professor, researcher, and sustainability scholar specializing in responsible business practices, sustainable tourism, ESG frameworks, cultural heritage, and inclusive development. He earned his Ph.D. in Management from Cochin University of Science and Technology and has published extensively in ABDC A-ranked and Scopus Q1 journals from leading publishers, including Springer Nature, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, SAGE Publishing, and Emerald Publishing. His research focuses on ESG-linked policy frameworks, SDG localization, sustainable livelihoods, artisan entrepreneurship, and community-centered sustainability transitions, with several works recognized by organizations such as the United Nations Environment Programme and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Dr. Vinodan is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), UK. He has authored and edited books with leading international publishers and actively contributes to policy-oriented research, sustainability pedagogy, and interdisciplinary scholarship with grassroots-level impact.

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  1. Article
    Developing a DEA-compatible input–output indicator framework for assessing sustainable tourist consumption under SDG 12
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  2. Article
    From Vulnerability to Vitality: AI for Workforce Retention and Skills Enhancement in SHGs
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  3. Article
    How ESG Helps MSMEs Build Resilience, Market Access, and Competitive Advantage
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  4. Article
    Resource Constraints and ESG Implementation in MSMEs
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  5. Article
    Sectoral Approaches to ESG Compliance in MSMEs
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  6. Article
    Understanding ESG Standards
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  7. Article
    Cultural and Organisational Barriers to ESG Adoption
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  8. Article
    ESG Reporting and Disclosure for MSMEs
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  9. Article
    Innovation and ESG for Sustainability in MSMEs
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  10. Article
    Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for Global Sustainability
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  11. Article
    Policy Support and Capacity Building for ESG in MSMEs
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  12. Article
    Regulatory Requirements for ESG Compliance
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  13. Article
    Supply Chain Pressures and ESG Compliance
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  14. Article
    Contemporary Challenges in Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  15. Article
    Cultural and Heritage Dimensions of Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  16. Article
    Economic Impacts of Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  17. Article
    Environmental Dimensions of Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  18. Article
    Introduction to Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  19. Article
    Policy and Governance in Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  20. Article
    Social Sustainability in Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  21. Article
    Sustainable Tourism in India
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  22. Article
    Sustainable Tourism in India and the Global South
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  23. Article
    Sustainable Tourism in the Global South
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  24. Article
    Technological Innovations and Sustainable Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  25. Article
    Digitalization in stages: advancing sustainability reporting in SMEs through a maturity-based adoption model
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  26. Article
    Festivals as adaptive governance systems: deriving a nano-scale framework for sustainability and crisis management from Thrissur Pooram, India
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  27. Article
    Balancing commercialisation and authenticity: expanding Kalarippayattu beyond tourism into wellness, fitness, and education
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  28. Article
    Investigating the structural relationships of festival attributes, emotional solidarity and festival identity: the case of Thrissur Pooram
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  29. Article
    Framework for sustainable SME management- integrating innovation, technology and circular economy approach
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  30. Article
    Transformation of Sacred Landscape Through Rituals and Community Engagement: Case Study of Velangkanni
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  31. Article
    Technology Adoption Among Indigenous Tourism Stakeholders Scale
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  32. Article
    Organisational resilience and recovery of tour operators: towards a challenge-metamorphosis model
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  33. Article
    Community engagement and destination safety
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  34. Article
    Informal Economy and Sustainable Development Goals: Ideas, Interventions and Challenges,
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  35. Article
    Informal Economy
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  36. Article
    Technology adoption among Indigenous tourism stakeholders: scale development and validation
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  37. Article
    Exploring the Role of Non-Formal Education in Tourism Resource Management
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  38. Article
    Incentivized adoption of smart tourism services: Host community perspective
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  39. Article
    Sustainability initiatives, development and well-being: understanding linkages in tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  40. Article
    EXPLORING SUSTAINABILITY FACETS OF PRO-POOR TOURISM PROGRAMS IN INDIA
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  41. Article
    Innovative approach and marketing skill: a case study of artisan entrepreneurs of India
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  42. Article
    Integrated management of heritage sites: scale development and validation
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  43. Article
    Case Study on Self-Help Groups Intervention and Destination Sustainability in Kerala
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  44. Article
    How Art Events Like Kochi Biennale Boost Local Economies: A Study on Economic Benefits
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  45. Article
    How Modern Institutions Can Improve Conservation: Strategies for Effective Organizational Change
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  46. Article
    Determinants of online learning efficacy and satisfaction of tourism and hospitality management students during the COVID-19 pandemic
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  47. Article
    Potential for social entrepreneurship in tourism in the city of Chennai
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  48. Article
    Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition Priorities of Artisans in Cultural Tourism Destinations
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  49. Article
    Ecotourism and Community Intervention: Emerging Researches and Opportunities
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  50. Article
    Community and Ecotourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  51. Article
    An Overview of Community and Ecotourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  52. Article
    Case Study
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  53. Article
    Conclusion
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  54. Article
    Overtourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  55. Article
    M-tourism in India: Symbolic Versus Intended Adoption
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  56. Article
    Community Attitude Towards Environmental Accounting: Special Focus on Ecotourism Destinations
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  57. Article
    Community Intervention in Destination Development: A Cross-Destination Analysis
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  58. Article
    wellness tourism has gained popularity in alternative medicinal practices.
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  59. Article
    Factors Deterring the Adoption of M-Tourism in India
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  60. Article
    Exploring the Potential for Rural Entrepreneurship
    S MeeraA Vinodan, Ph.D
  61. Article
    Community and Destination quality
    A Vinodan, Ph.DJames Manalel
  62. Article
    Kalaripayattu
    A Vinodan, Ph.DS Meera
  63. Article
    Assessing Institutional Competencies of Ecotourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  64. Article
    Identification of Skill Requirements of Women Artisans: Special Reference to Cultural Tourism
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  65. Article
    Responsible Tourism: A Destination Perspective
    A Vinodan, Ph.D
  66. Article
    Martial art marketing
    A Vinodan, Ph.DS Meera
  67. Article
    Skill Acquisition Priorities among Artisans
    A Vinodan, Ph.DS Meera