Shreya Virani

@scmspune.ac.in

Assistant Professor
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies Pune



                    

https://researchid.co/shreyavirani

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Finance, Entrepreneurship, General Management , Education

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Scopus Publications

Scopus Publications

  • Metaverse and education: identifying key themes and future research trajectories
    Shreya Virani and Sonica Rautela
    Emerald
    PurposeThe present study aims to undertake an extensive review of scholarly literature by exploring the intersection of the metaverse and education.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers used the relevant documents from the Scopus database to conduct bibliometric analysis. The data were retrieved from 2010 to February 2024. Citation, co-citation and author’s keyword analysis were conducted for bibliometric analysis. The study was performed using VOSviewer and the Biblioshiny app software packages.FindingsThe extant literature related to the metaverse and education is presented in the paper. The paper identified four key themes in the literature, i.e. Metaverse and education, Contemporary application of metaverse: a multisectoral perspective, Metaverse: spatial dimensions and concerns and Metaverse: shaping the future of digital interaction. Other information related to the most influential authors, journals and countries concerning metaverse and education is also presented.Originality/valueThe paper studies the gradual evolution of the present research domain over time. The study outlines key areas that have emerged from the literature review, suggesting directions for future research.

  • Next-Generation Defect Detection in High Voltage Electrical Equipment via Deep Learning and Image Processing
    Jaydeep Kale
    Science Research Society
    The paper presents a deep-learning-based, thermal image-analysis advanced defect detection method for high-voltage electrical equipment. Based on the features extracted from the variant AlexNet of the convolutional neural network (CNN), the classification model designed with the classifier Random Forest (RF) achieved 94.8% accuracy. The photographs used for investigation were obtained on an infrared thermal camera at several substations in Chongqing, China. They were taken under cold weather conditions. The electrical components' thermal conditions were classified into two defective and non-defective types based on the temperature differential. The proposed approach supersedes other methods in terms of precision: the precision values are high at 93.2% and the recall values at 95.6%. The combination of CNN and RF forms a computationally efficient solution for achieving the enhancement of defect detection reliability in high-voltage systems. The results outline the potential of this technique in enhancing maintenance practices, minimizing equipment failure probabilities, and ensuring safe electrical infrastructure usage. The scope of future work will be on optimization techniques along with their application within some different environments.

  • Determinants of adoption of virtual reality as a teaching aid in higher education: the mediating role of hedonic motivation
    Sarika Sharma, Shreya Virani, Jatinderkumar R. Saini, and Sonica Rautela
    Emerald
    PurposeThe inclusion of technology in teaching–learning ensures better clarity and interactivity in the delivery of content, leading to enhanced student engagement. The present paper aims to identify the determinants of adopting virtual reality (VR) learning from the educators’ perspective. The mediating role of hedonic motivation for adopting VR is also explored.Design/methodology/approachThis quantitative research is conducted using a conceptual model with the help of a literature survey. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect primary data. The respondents were teachers working at higher education institutes. A sample of 341 respondents were used and the data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.FindingsResults demonstrate that digital competence and technology support are the factors affecting the perceived ease of use, which further affects the attitude and intention of adoption. The role of hedonic motivation is established as a mediator in attitude toward virtual reality and adoption intention.Originality/valueThe study is a valuable addition to the existing literature as it presents the conceptual model and explores the imperative role of hedonic motivation. This provides a unique aspect to this research. Educators and the management of higher education institutes can use the findings to make decisions and create policies regarding integrating VR in existing curricula.



  • Learner-learner interactions in online classes during COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of social media in the higher education context
    Sonica Rautela, Sarika Sharma, and Shreya Virani
    Informa UK Limited
    The current educational scenario is changing and inclining more towards digital technologies for teaching-learning. Interactions during the classrooms or virtual sessions are vital for students’ learning engagements. Learner-learner interactions and educator-learner interactions during online classes are to be promoted and sustained for a better teaching-learning experience. The use of social media in education is noted in previous research. This paper aims to explore the role of social media in learner-learner interactions and its impact on students’ learning engagement. A theoretical model is proposed in the study through a review of existing literature. The model testing is done with data of 344 respondents through a self-designed structured questionnaire. The respondents are selected from an urban city in western India. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling are applied for the hypotheses testing and regression analysis. The results indicate that the learner-learner interactions, as well as the educator-learner interactions, are imperative for student learning engagement in online teaching. Also, learner-learner interactions are positively affected by the students’ self-efficacy concerning the technology. The study also noted that the use of social media improves learner-learner interaction and student learning engagement in a technology-mediated learning environment. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Interactive Learning Environments is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)


  • Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Sustainable Development Goals: A Study through Indian Financial Market Perspective
    Smriti Pathak, Jalpa Thakkar, Arpita Gurbaxani, Shreya Virani, and Prerak Thakkar
    EconJournals
    This study measures impact of geopolitical crisis concerning Russia Ukraine War with reference to Sustainable development Goal 8. The researchers have analyzed the variables such as Indian stock market performance, MCX crude oil and Indian GDP Indices to calculate the linear interdependencies among crude oil, Indian stock market performance and Gross Domestic Product using monthly data from January 2016 to May 2022 using a Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model. Time series stationarity is checked using Augmented Dickey-Fuller test. The time series used for the analysis are MCX iCOMDEX crude oil Index, Nifty 50 Index, and GDP Index. Correlation is measured using the Granger Causality Test and VAR model.  The outcome demonstrates that the lagged values of the Nifty and crude oil prices indexes are very effectively used to explain the GDP Index. Granger’s Causation Matrix shows that past value of NIFTY Index causes change in GDP Index similarly past value of Nifty Index causes change in MCX Crude oil Index, whereas MCX crude oil does not cause much change in GDP Index. Further research could be done using a detailed time series for a longer period to find any impact of crude oil prices on GDP.

  • Adoption of massive open online courses (MOOCs) for blended learning: the Indian educators’ perspective
    Shreya Rustum Virani, Jatinderkumar R. Saini, and Sarika Sharma
    Informa UK Limited
    Though e-learning and learner’s perspective have been researched a lot by researchers, there is a real dearth of quality empirical research studies on adoption of massive open online courses (MOOCs...



  • Influence of customer participation in new product development: the moderating role of social media
    Sonica Rautela, Sarika Sharma, and Shreya Virani
    Emerald
    PurposeThe business environment is changing and so are the rules of doing business. Constant innovation is the key to win in this dynamic marketplace, so that the new ideas get converted into new marketable products quickly with the least possible mistake. One way to inculcate innovation is by the participation of customers in the new product development (NPD) process. Platforms like social media has provided an opportunity for firms to communicate, co-create and collaborate with customers. The present study aims to understand the customers' participation in three phases, namely idea generation, development and commercialization of the NPD process for its effectiveness.Design/methodology/approachWith the help of review of existing literature, a theoretical model is proposed. This model is then empirically evaluated with data of 213 respondents using structural equation modelling (SEM). The respondents are majorly young social media users in India.FindingsThe results highlight that customer involvement is important in idea generation and commercialization phase of NPD process for its effectiveness. Also, the effectiveness of NPD process affects the financial performance of the firm. The use of social media is considered for its mediating role in NPD process effectiveness during the three phases. The results show that it has an effective role to play during the idea generation phase.Originality/valueConsumers’ perspective concerning usage of social media for their participation in NPD is an unexplored area in general and in the Indian context in particular. To fill this research gap the present study is carried out.

  • Financial literacy for financial inclusion using mobile technology in India
    Smriti Ashish Pathak and Shreya Virani
    IGI Global
    According to the RBI governor, technology-enabled financial information will spread financial literacy in an efficient and secure manner. India needs inclusive growth to pull millions out of poverty and mobile phone penetration can be a good opportunity. Consumers are exposed to a plethora of financial products but the knowledge is either not there or limited to make judicious choices. The successful implementation of financial literacy services would benefit rural people but it is a challenge to all stakeholders today. One-hundred twenty-five people all over India were selected for a survey and results point that rural poor accept mobile technology for banking related information but do not want to adopt the technology. There are various challenges for financial literacy in India discussed in the chapter. Also, opportunities are many for digital literacy and can be achieved if the challenges are overcome. All the stakeholders should put in concerted efforts at all levels to achieve financial inclusion through mobile technology disruption.

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