School of Management, ITM University, Gwalior, in collaboration with Pacific States University, is organising a Five-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Systematic Literature Review for Innovation-Driven Research and High-Impact Publications.” The title of this FDP has been conceptualised to capture both the methodological depth and the research-impact potential that systematic literature reviews (SLRs) offer to scholars in the current academic landscape. While numerous research development programs address data analysis, writing formats, or publication strategies independently, this FDP brings all essential research-building components together through the lens of systematic literature review methodologies, thereby strengthening scholars’ ability to progress toward quality publications.
Program Overview
Systematic literature reviews (SLRs) have become the cornerstone of impactful academic research, enabling scholars to advance knowledge, synthesize research findings, establish theoretical advances, and shape future research agendas. Recognizing the growing importance of structured review methodologies in leading journals, the School of Management, ITM University, Gwalior, is pleased to present a Five-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Systematic Literature Review for Innovation-Driven Research and High-Impact Publications.” The FDP will be conducted in hybrid mode and facilitated by Dr. Justin Paul, Professor, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, USA, and Research Fellow, Corvinus University of Budapest.
This immersive research-oriented FDP is designed to empower faculty members, Ph.D. scholars, and early-career researchers with the frameworks, tools, and best practices needed to conduct rigorous literature reviews and translate them into high-impact academic publications. The program uniquely integrates methodological rigor with hands-on academic writing support, enabling participants to progress toward publishable review manuscripts and scholarly contributions aligned with contemporary journal standards.
Relevance of the FDP: Advancing Systematic Literature Reviews for Innovation and High-Impact Scholarship
The Five-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Systematic Literature Review for Innovation-Driven Research and High-Impact Publications has been conceptualised to address a fundamental shift in research expectations worldwide. In contemporary academic environments, literature reviews are no longer perceived as descriptive summaries but as strategic scholarly instruments that critically inform the direction, depth, and quality of research. High-impact journals, doctoral committees, and global research bodies increasingly value literature reviews that present a methodologically rigorous, theoretically grounded, and innovation-aligned synthesis of existing scholarship.
With this evolving academic landscape, the capacity to design systematic literature reviews has become essential for scholars seeking visibility, relevance, and contribution in their fields. Systematic literature reviews perform multiple strategic roles: they map conceptual evolution, reveal methodological advancements, highlight streams of inquiry, and identify meaningful research gaps that warrant future investigation. More importantly, they strengthen research design and publication potential by offering clarity of purpose, justification of direction, and a structured rationale for scholarly contribution.
This FDP is therefore anchored in the need to empower faculty members and research scholars to navigate these expectations through globally recognised review methodologies and frameworks, including ADO, TCCM, and SPAR-4-SLR. Participants will gain structured exposure to the design and development of review manuscripts aligned with publication standards, enabling them to undertake research that is both innovative in orientation and positioned for high-impact journals. The collective focus of this program is not merely to instruct scholars in how to write literature reviews, but to equip them to translate systematic review processes into publishable academic outcomes, thereby strengthening research ecosystems within and beyond their institutions.
Why Systematic Literature Reviews Matter Today
In today’s research landscape, literature reviews are far beyond a summary of existing work—they are strategic scholarly instruments. A well-constructed SLR offers:
- A conceptual map of what has been studied, how, and why
- Critical insights into theoretical, empirical, and contextual development
- A deeper understanding of methodological advancements
- Identification of research gaps that meaningfully guide future scholarship
- A systematic foundation for doctoral research, grant proposals, and journal submissions
Leading academic bodies and journals now expect theoretical contribution, methodological clarity, and structured review protocols, making SLRs a vital research skill for publication success.
Resource Person – Prof. (Dr.) Justin Paul
Prof. (Dr.) Justin Paul is an internationally acclaimed scholar and one of the most influential contemporary voices in the fields of marketing, international business, and systematic literature review methodologies. He holds three doctoral degrees, including a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Brighton (United Kingdom), a Ph.D. in International Business from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (India), and an honorary doctorate from Calcutta.
Dr. Paul currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Consumer Studies (IJCS)—the highest-ranked consumer research journal globally in both Impact Factor and Scopus Cite Score. He is a former faculty member of the University of Washington, USA, and has held distinguished academic leadership positions, including Provost and Dean at NMIMS University, accredited by AACSB and EQUIS. His teaching and research contributions span continents, with professorial or visiting appointments in leading institutions such as the University of Reading (UK), University of Versailles (France), Aarhus University, University of Porto (Portugal), Deakin University, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (India), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), University of Chicago, WU Vienna, and several presti¬gious universities across Japan, Korea, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, China, Kosovo, and Lebanon
Recognised among the world’s top 82 most highly cited researchers in Business & Economics, Dr. Paul’s scholarly influence continues to expand at a record pace, with citations increasing by approximately 1,100 per month and an H-Index surpassing 100. His academic work includes several pioneering frameworks and conceptual contributions, such as the TCCM Framework, ADO Framework, SCOPE Framework, CPP Model, Masstige Model and Measure, and the 7-P Framework for International Marketing, which have become foundational tools in academic research and doctoral methodology.
Dr. Paul has delivered keynote addresses at over 500 international conferences, taught full courses in Europe and Asia, and interacted with more than 300,000 students worldwide. His publications include best-selling case studies with Harvard and Ivey and widely used books such as Business Environment (4th ed.), International Marketing, Export-Import Management (2nd ed.), Services Marketing, and Management of Banking & Financial Services, published by McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, and Pearson. His research outputs have garnered over 1,000,000 downloads globally, reflecting their enduring relevance and academic impact
Dr. Paul has also served as Associate Editor for several leading journals including the Journal of Business Research, European Management Journal, European Management Review, and Journal of Strategic Marketing, demonstrating his continued leadership in shaping global research standards and publication practices.
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