Research seminar by Prof. Siva Nathan

Posted on August 16, 2025 by administrator

IIM K hosted its fourth research seminar on August 14, 2025, for the year 2025-26. It was conducted by Prof. Siva Nathan, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, USA

The topic was Assessing Supply Chain Sustainability: A Multidimensional Framework for Comprehensive Evaluation

Abstract of the talk given below

This study reviews influential papers in the sustainability and supply chain domain, using insights to develop a structured framework that helps academics and researchers identify high-impact publications. A systematic review search using the “Publish or Perish” tool located relevant papers, which were then assessed by a panel of professors based on five criteria: average yearly citation counts, scholarly contribution, alignment of findings with objectives, methodological rigor, and journal impact factor. These criteria, termed the “ACMAJ” framework, were applied to rank each paper, enabling an objective comparison of impact, novelty, rigor, and publication venue. Findings reveal a lack of structured frameworks for assessing influential research in this field, leading to a reliance on citation counts. The developed framework addresses this gap by offering a more comprehensive approach by identifying and ranking impactful publications. Through a representative sample on selected papers, the framework proved its efficacy, practicality, and reliability, uncovering three key themes in the literature: theoretical models and frameworks, development of scales and metrics, and general literature reviews. This framework provides a valuable tool for researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of sustainability and supply chain research.