Saralah Devi Mariamdaran Chethiyar | Smarter Analytics With Ai | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saralah Devi Mariamdaran Chethiyar | Smarter Analytics With Ai | Best Researcher Award

Universiti Utara Malaysia | Malaysia

Prof. Madya Dr. Saralah Devi A/P Mariamdaran is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Psychology, Social Work, and Policy, Universiti Utara Malaysia, specializing in counselling, psychology, and correctional science. She holds a Ph.D. in Correctional Counselling from Universiti Utara Malaysia, a Master’s in Counselling from Universiti Malaya, and a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Her academic and professional experience spans counselling for children, adolescents, women, and prison inmates, with a focus on social psychology, violence, aggression, and psychotherapy. Dr. Saralah Devi has an extensive publication record in both national and international journals and has presented at numerous conferences, earning recognition for innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. She has received multiple awards including Best Innovative Research, Best Conference Presenter, and accolades from governmental and educational institutions for her contributions to education, research, and social development. Actively involved in professional associations such as PERKAMA and APECA, she also serves as a state judge for archery and is recognized for her social activism. Her work bridges academic research, applied psychology, and community development, reflecting a commitment to advancing mental health, counselling, and social well-being in diverse populations.

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Featured Publications

Asad, M., Chethiyar, S.D.M., & Ali, A. (2020). Total quality management, entrepreneurial orientation, and market orientation: Moderating effect of environment on performance of SMEs. Paradigms, 14(1), 102–108.

Chethiyar, S.D.M., Asad, M., Kamaluddin, M.R.U., Ali, A., & Sulaiman, M.A.B.A. (2019). Impact of information and communication overload syndrome on the performance of students. Opción: Revista de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, 390–405.

Asad, M., Muhammad, R., Rasheed, N., Chethiyar, S.D., & Ali, A. (2020). Unveiling antecedents of organizational politics: An exploratory study on science and technology universities of Pakistan. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(6s), 2057–2066.

Rathakrishnan, M., Raman, A., Haniffa, M.A.B., Mariamdaran, S.D., & Haron, A.B. (2018). The drill and practice application in teaching science for lower secondary students. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 3(7), 100–108.

Kashif, M., Asif, M.U., Ali, A., Asad, M., Chethiyar, S.D.M., & Vedamanikam, M. (2020). Managing and implementing change successfully with respect to COVID-19: A way forward for SMEs. PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences, 6(2), 609–624.

Wenhu Xu | Quantitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenhu Xu | Quantitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Peking University | China

Wenhu Xu is a doctoral candidate in Demography at Peking University, with a master’s degree in Social Work from the same institution and a bachelor’s degree from Jimei University. His research focuses on population aging, elderly health, social policy, and the silver economy. Xu has actively contributed to national research projects, including the National Key Research and Development Plan and the National Social Science Foundation major project on elderly care systems with Chinese characteristics. His work has been published in both international and Chinese core journals, addressing topics such as chronic diseases, medical burden, and the impact of AI and accessibility technologies on vulnerable groups. He has presented at multiple international conferences, including IJCAI and AIDBEI, and received distinctions such as the Peking University May Fourth Scholarship and recognition as a merit student. Xu’s academic endeavors integrate demographic analysis with social innovation, emphasizing data-driven insights for improving health equity and active aging. His goal is to contribute to policy optimization and the sustainable development of China’s aging society through interdisciplinary research and evidence-based strategies.

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Featured Publication

A Cohort of Sociodemographic and Health-Related Risk Factors for All-Cause Mortality in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China, 2025