Masud Rana

Biographic Data

ID4464998
NAMEMasud Rana
GIVEN NAMESMasud
FAMILY NAMERana
SIGNATURERANA M
AFFILIATIONSPabna University of Science and Technology
ORCID0009-0009-2983-095X
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS9
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR9
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2015
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • The role of FinTech in enhancing bank loan performance in Bangladesh through the UTAUT model

    Open AccessMasud Rana, Md Shah Jalal et al.ARTICLEDiscover Global Society2026

    This paper discusses how Financial Technology (FinTech) can perceived improvement in loan performance within the Bangladesh banking industry through the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS and STATA was used based on survey information of 354 professionals in state-owned, private, and specialized banks. The findings indicate that Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectan…

  • Enhancing educational accessibility and efficiency in Bangladesh

    Open AccessMasud Rana, Sakhri Abdelwaheb et al.ARTICLEDiscover Education2026

    This study explores the role of FinTech solutions in enhancing educational accessibility and efficiency in Bangladesh, utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model to assess how Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use influence Behavioral Intention to adopt these technologies in education. A quantitative approach was employed, surveying 327 participants including students, educators, and professionals. Data were analyzed using structural equa…

  • The untapped potential of peripheral regions

    Open AccessS M Shahedul Alam, Masud Rana et al.ARTICLESocial Sciences & Humanities Open2026

    This study aims to evaluate the current status, key challenges, and potential prospects of the tourism and hospitality industry (THI) in Pabna, Bangladesh. It seeks to provide actionable insights that can support regional tourism development. A mixed-method approach was used, incorporating both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through surveys using stratified sampling and interview with conveniently selected respondents, wh…

  • Education for Sustainability in South Asia

    Open AccessMasud Rana, Md Asfaqur Rahman et al.ARTICLESustainable Development2026References: 6

    This study provides a comprehensive empirical assessment of the role of education in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across South Asia, using balanced panel data from eight countries over the period 2000–2023. By disaggregating education into four core dimensions—inputs, outcomes, efficiency, and participation—the research explores how each aspect contributes to or constrains sustainable development progress. Employing advanced eco…

  • The Nexus between interest rates and inflation in South Asia

    Open AccessMasud Rana, Shamrat Ghosh et al.ARTICLEDiscover Global Society2025

    Inflation remains a persistent challenge for South Asian economies, significantly impacting economic stability and growth. This study, covering the period from 1995 to 2023, aims to examine the effects of key economic variables—deposit and lending interest rates, risk premiums on lending, and economic growth—on inflation dynamics in six South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The research employs a rob…

  • Exploring the role of blockchain technology in promoting sustainability in the banking sector

    Open AccessMd Abdullah Al Mamun, Hasibul Islam et al.ARTICLEAI & Society2025

  • The resurgence of polio

    Open AccessFaizan Niaz, S Tariq et al.ARTICLEEthics Medicine and Public Health2023

  • The nexus between scholarship programs and higher education

    Open AccessMasud Rana, Md Abdullah Al Mamun et al.ARTICLESN Social Sciences2021

  • Assessment of knowledge regarding tuberculosis among non-medical university students in Bangladesh

    Open AccessMasud Parves Rana, Masud Rana et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2015

    In the present study demonstrated that the level of general knowledge about TB was insufficient among non-medical university students. Consequently, health education program is needed to improve the knowledge among university students regarding TB