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Natural resources have always been central to economic development. From the coal that powered the Industrial Revolution to the oil and gas that fuel today’s modern economies, the extraction and use of natural resources have shaped the course of human progress. However, the global economy is at a crossroads. On one hand, the demand for natural resources continues to grow as developing nations seek economic advancement, and industries drive technological innovation. On the other hand, the environmental and social costs of unchecked resource exploitation—such as deforestation, pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change—are becoming more apparent and more pressing. About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Dr. Mohammad Irfan Dr. Mohammad Irfan is presently working as an Associate Professor at School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India. Dr. Irfan has done his Ph.D. from the Central University of Haryana. He is MBA (Finance), M.Com (Account and Law), and MA (Economics). He has qualified UGC-JRF/SRF/NET in Management and Commerce. Dr. Irfan certified NSEs (NCFM) and BSEs certification. He has experience of more than sixteen years in the area of SAPM, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Engineering, Fintech, Green Finance, and Alternative Finance. He has to his credit more than 62+ Scopus Indexed articles, includes The Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development (Q2), International Journal of Business Excellence (IJBEX), International Journal of Economics and Management (IJEM), Montenegrin Journal of Economics (Q2), Cogent Business & Management (Taylor & Francis) (Q2), Indian Journal of Finance (IJF) and Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (JIMF). His citations reached 406+ along with 13 H-index. Dr. Irfan has published 10 books in Springer, IGI Global Publication (Scopus indexed). Dr. Md Shabbir Alam Dr. Md Shabbir Alam is a faculty member in the Department of Economics & Finance at the University of Bahrain. He holds both a master’s and PhD in economics from Aligarh Muslim University, India, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Recognized among the top 2% of global scientists in economics and business by Stanford University and Elsevier, Dr. Alam has over 14 years of teaching and research experience across Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and India. His research focuses on development economics, energy & environmental economics, and international economics. With over 80 publications, including 60+ in high-impact journals, his work has received over 3,300 citations. Dr. Alam is also an active member of editorial boards and conference committees. Dr. Kirti Khanna Dr. Kirti Khanna is an Assistant Professor at the School of Leadership & Management, MRIIRS (India). She is Post Graduate in Commerce (International Business), and M. Phil in Accountancy & Law (Commerce). She is awarded with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (2014) in Accountancy & Law. Dr. Khanna is an academician who has been engaged in research and teaching for the last ten years. She had the honour of receiving the Best Paper Award at the International Conference Organized by the Research Development Association (RDA) & RDRF, Jaipur in collaboration with the Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jaipur. She has experience organizing conferences and FDPs/MDPs and has also taken sessions as a resource person in workshops. Her areas of research interest are macroeconomic variables, stock markets, and companies’ reporting practices, using updated analytical software such as STATA, SPSS, and E-VIEWS. Prof. Hasan Dinçer Prof. Hasan Dinçer is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Economics and Finance at Istanbul Medipol University. He has an extensive publication record, with 480 works that have garnered over 8,600 citations. His research primarily focuses on the banking sector, financial markets, and investment strategies. In addition to his academic pursuits, Professor Dinçer has held significant administrative roles, including serving as the Head of Department at Beykent University from January 2008 to May 2015. His expertise encompasses various facets of finance, particularly in banking and financial markets, where he has contributed valuable insights through both research and teaching. |
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