Vgr Chandran

Biographic Data

ID4263919
NAMEVgr Chandran
GIVEN NAMESVgr
FAMILY NAMEChandran
SIGNATURECHANDRAN V
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Malaya
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS12
TOTAL CITATIONS18
AUTHOR COUNT12
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2015
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX3

  • Sustainable Livelihood Capitals and Livelihood Outcomes of Peasant Households in China

    Open AccessShigui Du, Vgr Chandran et al.ARTICLEMillennial Asia2025References: 16

    This study empirically examines the relationship between different forms of sustainable livelihood capital and livelihood outcomes, measured as the income and expenditure capacity of peasant households in China. Overall, the results show that land and human capital are the most important determinants of expenditure-based livelihood outcomes, while other forms of capital play significantly smaller roles. In contrast, for farm income, land and tech…

  • Developing innovation capability in the hotel industry, who and what is important? A mixed methods approach

    Open AccessVgr Chandran, V G R Chandran Govindaraju et al.ARTICLETourism Economics2024

    This study employs a sequential mixed methods design to examine the dynamic roles of leadership, customer orientation, and customer collaboration on the innovation capability and performance of Malaysian hotels. An exploratory qualitative assessment based on semi-structured interviews was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contextual environment and establish a robust conceptual framework. A confirmatory survey among Malays…

  • Financial Inclusion Trajectories

    Open AccessSonia Kumari Selvarajan, Vgr Chandran et al.ARTICLEEuropean Journal of Development…2024References: 6

  • Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth

    Open AccessAngathevar Baskaran, Vgr Chandran et al.ARTICLEScience Technology and Society2019

    Globally, entrepreneurship is expected to play a central role in achieving ‘inclusive growth’. This special issue draws on various developments related to the role of business incubators, academia and social enterprises towards achieving inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable growth. A ‘successful entrepreneurship ecosystem’, which includes business incubation is fundamental for promoting economic growth. Over the years, business …

  • University Incubation System for Research Commercialisation

    Open AccessBoon-Kwee Ng, Boon‐Kwee Ng et al.ARTICLEScience Technology and Society2019

    This article examines the performance of university research commercialisation in Taiwan and Malaysia and specifically discusses the role of incubation intermediaries. Through case study and patent analysis, this article draws lessons from Taiwan and further discusses the mechanisms in place for the successful commercialisation of university research. Lessons from the case offer insights for Malaysia on how university incubation intermediaries ca…

  • Reshaping the Business Incubator Model

    Open AccessMingfeng Tang, Cuiwen Li et al.ARTICLEScience Technology and Society2019

    Since the late 1980s, the business incubator model in China has been evolving—from the early traditional model that focused mainly on providing basic services, such as office space and one-stop administrative services, to an emerging value chain model (value position, value creation, value transfer and value capture), which efficiently combines the profits of an incubator with the success of its incubating tenant ventures. This article analyses t…

  • History of microfinance in Bangladesh

    Aslam Mia, Hwok-Aun Lee et al.ARTICLEBusiness History2019Cited by: 5References: 80

    This study aims to conceptualise and document the historical evolution of microfinance in Bangladesh using the life cycle theory (LCT). Based on the LCT nomenclature, the microfinance sector in Bangladesh shows characteristics broadly consistent with the saturation phase (2006–2015) – which potentially has adverse impacts on both microfinance clients and institutions. The maturity phase (1996–2005) of microfinance has corresponded with competitio…

  • Measuring Human Capital in Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises

    Open AccessMuhammad Shujaat Mubarik, G R Chandran et al.ARTICLESocial Indicators Research2018Cited by: 5References: 49

  • Measuring Human, Physical and Structural Capital Efficiency Performance of Insurance Companies

    Open AccessMohammad Nourani, Vgr Chandran et al.ARTICLESocial Indicators Research2018Cited by: 1References: 70

  • Localised learning in the Malaysian rice cluster

    Boon‐Kwee Ng, Amirah Shazana Magli et al.ARTICLEInternational Development…2017

    This paper takes a clustering approach as it attempts to investigate localised learning within a rice cluster in Malaysia and to examine the role of institutions, social capital and geographical proximity in helping promote localised learning. The paper argues that the development of social capital within a cluster needs to take place in its institutional context, and that development policies must address the ‘soft’ elements of the cluster in fo…

  • Measuring Financial and Social Outreach Productivity of Microfinance Institutions in Bangladesh

    Open AccessAslam Mia, G R Chandran et al.ARTICLESocial Indicators Research2016Cited by: 6References: 54

  • Innovation for inclusive development in Southeast Asia

    Boon‐Kwee Ng, Thiruchelvam Kanagasundram et al.ARTICLEThe Pacific Review2015Cited by: 1References: 3

    In the past, studies on inclusive development involve mainly the perspective of equitable distribution of economic and societal outputs. This study, however, takes a different approach and analyses the potential roles of regional coordination mechanisms (RCMs), specifically universities and research council's networks within Southeast Asia, in disseminating the innovation-related activities for inclusive development or Innovation for Inclusive De…