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Dr. Abu Naser Mohammad Saif

Research Fellow and Adjunct Faculty

saif.bs@sub.edu.bd

Ph. D. (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Malaysia

Dr. Abu Naser Mohammad Saif is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a Research Fellow & Adjunct Faculty at the Department of Business Studies, State University of Bangladesh. He holds a PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), School of Business and Economics, a triple-crown accredited institution (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). He completed his MBA and BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Dhaka.

Dr. Saif has extensive research experience in innovation and technology, enterprise information systems, blockchain, sustainable human resource development, cyberpsychology, and green supply chain management. His research has been published in numerous Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals, including Q1 and Q2 publications. He also serves on the Editorial Board of Discover Sustainability, published by Springer Nature. His academic achievements include the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award, DU Research Excellence Recognition, and the Best Paper Award at the 1st International Youth Conference 2021.
  1. Saif, A. N. M., Abd Rahman, A., & Sidek, S. (2026). HRIS implementation in apparel manufacturing industry of developing economy: Identification of challenges through qualitative systematic review and bibliographic exploration. International Journal of Business Information Systems, 51(4), 417-436. [Scopus, ABS, & ABDC indexed]
  2. Saif, A. N. M., Rahman, A. A., & Mostafa, R. (2021). Post-implementation challenges of ERP adoption in apparel industry of developing country. LogForum, 17(4), 519-529. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  3. Saif, A.N.M., Abd Rahman, A., Rahman, S.M.M., & Jafrin, N. (2023). ICT service exports in South Asia: a cross-country forecasting approach. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 32(4), 429-456. [Scopus and ABS indexed]
  4. Saif, A. N. M., & Islam, M. A. (2024). Blockchain in human resource management: a systematic review and bibliometric analysis. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 36(4), 635-650. [Web of Science, Scopus, ABS, & ABDC indexed]
  5. Saif, A.N.M., Islam, K.M.A., Haque, A., Akhter, H., Rahman, S.M.M., Jafrin, N., Rupa, R.A., & Mostafa, R. (2022). Blockchain Implementation Challenges in Developing Countries: An evidence-based systematic review and bibliometric analysis. Technology Innovation Management Review, 12(1/2). [Web of Science, Scopus, ABS, & ABDC indexed] 
  6. Saif, A. N. M., & Purbasha, A. E. (2023). Cyberbullying among youth in developing countries: A qualitative systematic review with bibliometric analysis. Children and Youth Services Review, 146, 106831. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  7. Akhter, H., Saif, A. N. M., Jafrin, N., Rupa, R. A., Dal Mas, F., & Massaro, M. (2026). Investigating continuance intention to use m-banking apps among older adults using partial least squares modeling with income group differences. Discover Sustainability. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  8. Rahman, S. M., Masli, E. K., Le, V., & Saif, A. N. M. (2026). Systematic mapping of blockchain-sustainability nexus and development of a holistic framework. Discover Sustainability. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  9. Rupa, R. A., Sultana, A., Nasrin, F., Saif, A. N. M., Hossain, M. N., & Akhter, H. (2025). Gravitating towards blockchain in sustainable higher education: a hybrid SEM-ANN technique. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 668. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  10. Molla, C., Islam, K., Hossain, M. R., Paul, P. K., Kabir, M. N., Saif, A. N. M., & Mostafa, R. (2026). The Nexus of Human and Machine: Exploring Perception as a Spur in AI-Powered Employee Training. Artificial Intelligence and Applications. [Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  11. Rupa, R. A., Meher, F., Tarek, S., Saif, A. N. M., Arefin, S., & Mostafa, R. (2026). IoT adoption for sustainable performance in SMEs using an SEM-ANN approach. Discover Internet of Things. [Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  12. Jafrin, N., Ghosh, D., & Saif, A. N. M. (2025). Do socio-demographic characteristics affect graduates‘ employment status?. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 53. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  13. Rahman, S. M., Kabir, S., Rayhan, M. J., Saif, A. N. M., Miah, N., & Al Mamun, A. (2025). Unleashing the Factors Inducing the Adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Bangladesh: A PLS-SEM Approach. Journal of Scientometric Research, 14(1), 283-295. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  14. Li, X. T., Abdullah, A. R., Liu, W., & Saif, A. N. M. (2025). Blockchain adoption barriers in food supply chain: A systematic review and bibliometric synthesis. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 36(3), 365-382. [Scopus and ABS indexed]
  15. Rahman, S. M., Saif, A. N. M., Kabir, S., Bari, M. F., Alom, M. M., Rayhan, M. J., ... & Talukder, A. (2025). Blockchain in the banking industry: Unravelling thematic drivers and proposing a technological framework through systematic review with bibliographic network mapping. IET Blockchain, 5(1), e12093. [Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  16. Haque, A., Rupa, R. A., Al Mosharrafa, R., Akter, S., Saif, A. N. M., & Mostafa, R. (2026). AI Meets Academia: Exploring ChatGPT Use in Higher Education Through the Extended UTAUT Lens. Artificial Intelligence and Applications. [Scopus indexed]
  17. Liu, S., Gong, B., Islam, M. S., Saif, A. N. M., Alam, S. M. A., & Edeh, F. O. (2025). SOCIAL MEDIA AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE MEDIATING  ROLE  AND  COMPETENCE  OF  TEACHERS.  Naukovyi  Visnyk Natsionalnoho Hirnychoho Universytetu, 3, 237-244. [Scopus indexed]
  18. Junsheng, H., Mu, Y., Masud, M. M., Akhtar, R., Saif, A. N. M., Islam, K. M., & Hafiz, N. (2024). Navigating the nexus: unraveling technological innovation, economic growth, trade openness, ICT, and CO2 emissions through symmetric and asymmetric analysis. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11(1), 1-13. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  19. Jafrin, N., Akhter, H., Saif, A. N. M., Said, F., & Ghosh, D. (2024). Investigating the antecedents of mHealth adoption by older adults in a lower-middle income country: The PLS-MGA approach. Educational Gerontology, 50(9), 845-867. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  20. Rayhan, Md. J., Rahman, S. M. M., Mamun, A. A., Saif, A. N. M., Islam, K. M. A., Alom, Md. M., & Hafiz, N. (2024). FinTech solutions for sustainable agricultural value chains: A perspective from smallholder farmers. Business Strategy & Development, 7(2), e358. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  21. Gong, X., Yee, C. L., Lee, S. Y., Cao, E. Y., & Saif, A. N. M. (2024). Knowledge mapping of impulsive buying behavior research: a visual analysis using CiteSpace. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11(1), 1-18. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  22. Gong, X., Leong, Y. C., Yiing, L. S., Saif, A. N. M., Liu, M., & Anonthi, F. (2024). Unveiling the Enigma of Blind Box Impulse Buying Curiosity: The Moderating Role of Price Consciousness. Heliyon, 10(24), e40564. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  23. Masud, M. M., Shamem, A. S. M., Saif, A. N. M., Bari, M. F., & Mostafa, R. (2024). The role of artificial intelligence in sustainable water management in Asia: a systematic literature review with bibliographic network visualization. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 9(1), 247-265. [Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  24. Jafrin, N., Saif, A. N. M., Masud, M. M., Ghosh, D., & Nesa, M. (2024). Nexus between demographic dividend and economic growth: A systematic review with bibliometric exploration. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 7(8), 2024182-2024182. [Scopus indexed]
  25. Zhao, M., Liu, W., Saif, A. N. M., Wang, B., Rupa, R. A., Islam, K. M., ... & Rahman, M. A. (2023). Blockchain in Online Learning: A Systematic Review and Bibliographic Visualization. Sustainability, 15(2), 1470. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  26. Akhtar, R., Masud, M. M., Al-Mamun, A., & Saif, A. N. M. (2023). Energy consumption, CO2 emissions, foreign direct investment, and economic growth in Malaysia: an NARDL technique. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(22), 63096-63108. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  27. Zhang, Q., Akhtar, R., Saif, A. N. M., Akhter, H., Hossan, D., Alam, S. A., & Bari, M. F. (2023). The symmetric and asymmetric effects of climate change on rice productivity in Malaysia. Heliyon, 9(5). [Web of Science and Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  28. Zan, F., Leong, Y. C., Ismail, N. A., Chu, M., Saif, A. N. M., & Islam, K. A. (2024). Knowledge sharing and innovation performance: The mediating role of open innovation. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 43(3), 32-45. [Scopus and ABDC indexed]
  29. Masud, M. M., Jafrin, N., & Saif, A. N. M., & Mamun, A. A. (2023). The moderating effect of corporate social responsibility between green human resource management and organizations‘ environmental performance. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 66(12), 2424-2446. [Web of Science, Scopus, & ABDC indexed]
  30. Rupa, R. A., & Saif, A. N. M. (2022). Impact of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) on Business Performance and Environmental Sustainability: Case of a Developing Country. Business Perspectives and Research, 10(1), 140-163. [Scopus, ABS, & ABDC indexed] — Corresponding Author
  31. Akhter, H., Abdul Rahman, A. A., Jafrin, N., Mohammad Saif, A. N., Esha, B. H., & Mostafa,R. (2022). Investigating the barriers that intensify undergraduates‘ unwillingness to online learning during COVID-19: A study on public universities in a developing country. Cogent Education, 9(1), 2028342. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed] — Corresponding Author
  32. Hafiz, N., Latiff, A. S. A., Islam, M. A., Saif, A. N. M., & Wahab, S. A. (2022). Towards the underlying theories of small firm growth: A literature review. FIIB Business Review, 11(1), 36-51. [Scopus, Web of Science, ABS, & ABDC indexed]
  33. Hossan, D., Mansor, Z.D., Al Mamun, M.A., Saif, A.N.M., & Jantan, A.H. (2022). Effects of leadership styles and motivational factors on worker engagement: an empirical study on ready-made garments industry in Bangladesh. Global Business and Economics Review, 27(1), 96-115. [Scopus, ABS, & ABDC indexed]
  34. Rahman, S. M. M., & Saif, A. N. M. (2021). Performance evaluation of some listed companies: insights from Dhaka Stock Exchange in Bangladesh. Global Business and Economics Review, 24(3), 261-278. [Scopus, ABS, & ABDC indexed] — Corresponding Author
  35. Jafrin, N., Masud, M. M., Saif, A. N. M., Mahi, M., & Khanam, M. (2021). A panel data estimation of the determinants of life expectancy in selected SAARC countries. Operations Research and Decisions, 31(4), 69-87. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
  36. Rahman, M. A., Qi, X., Saif, A. N. M., Ibrahim, I. B., & Sultana, R. (2017). Assessing service quality of online bill payment system using extended SERVQUAL model (SERVQUAL-Butterfly model): A case study of Dhaka electric supply company limited (DESCO), Bangladesh. Cogent Business & Management, 4(1), 1301195. [Scopus, Web of Science, & ABS indexed] — Corresponding Author
  37. Hoque, M. R., Saif, A. N. M., AlBar, A. M., & Bao, Y. (2016). Adoption of information and communication technology for development: A case study of small and medium enterprises in Bangladesh. Information Development, 32(4), 986-1000. [Web of Science and Scopus indexed]
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