Portrait of Dr. Sikandar Ali Qalati

Associate Professor of Management · Liaocheng University

Dr. Sikandar Ali Qalati

I study how organizations use artificial intelligence, digital transformation and innovation to perform better and grow more sustainably.

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8,046Citations
39h-index
84i10-index
Top 2%Stanford / Elsevier

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About

Research on technology, strategy and sustainable performance

I am an Associate Professor of Management at Liaocheng University in Shandong, China, and have been named in the Stanford/Elsevier list of the world's top 2% scientists. I hold a PhD in Management Science from Jiangsu University and an MBA in Marketing from Sukkur IBA University.

I have published more than 100 articles in SSCI/SCI-indexed journals, including the European Management Journal and the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights. Two of my papers received Wiley Top Cited Article recognition, and my study on social media use and psychological well-being has been viewed more than 520,000 times.

I hold editorial roles with Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, Scientific Reports, MJEM and Discover Sustainability.

I welcome research collaborations, editorial invitations and faculty opportunities.

Research

Research themes

AI and knowledge work

How artificial intelligence reshapes white-collar work and the way firms and ventures organize knowledge.

Digital transformation

Technology and social media adoption, and how firms build the capabilities to benefit from them.

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Knowledge-oriented entrepreneurship, employee innovation and the performance of SMEs.

Sustainability and leadership

Green commitment, sustainable HRM and the leadership styles that encourage them.

Publications

Publications

39First-author publications
18In Q1 journals
25In Q1–Q2 journals
3,412Citations to first-author work

Q1 Journal Citation Reports quartile · ABS 3 Chartered ABS Academic Journal Guide · ABDC A ABDC Journal Quality List

Most cited

  1. 2021
    Effects of perceived service quality, website quality, and reputation on purchase intention: The mediating and moderating roles of trust and perceived risk in online shopping
    SA Qalati, EG Vela, W Li, SA Dakhan, TT Hong Thuy, SH Merani
    Cogent Business & Management 8 (1), 1869363
    Q2ABDC C756 citations2nd most-cited article in the journal
  2. 2021
    Purchase intention toward organic food among young consumers using theory of planned behavior: role of environmental concerns and environmental awareness
    N Ahmed, C Li, A Khan, SA Qalati, S Naz, F Rana
    Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 64 (5), 796-822
    Q1ABDC B626 citations
  3. 2021
    A mediated model on the adoption of social media and SMEs’ performance in developing countries
    SA Qalati, LW Yuan, PDMAS Khan, F Anwar
    Technology in society 64, 101513
    Q1ABDC C545 citations
  4. 2022
    Employee performance under transformational leadership and organizational citizenship behavior: A mediated model
    SA Qalati, Z Zafar, M Fan, MLS Limón, MB Khaskheli
    Heliyon 8 (11)
    Q1542 citations
  5. 2021
    Effects of social media use on psychological well-being: A mediated model
    D Ostic, SA Qalati, B Barbosa, SMM Shah, E Galvan Vela, AM Herzallah, ...
    Frontiers in psychology 12, 678766
    Q1488 citations520,000+ views · Altmetric top 5%
  6. 2020
    The impact of transformational leadership on employee retention: mediation and moderation through organizational citizenship behavior and communication
    H Tian, S Iqbal, S Akhtar, SA Qalati, F Anwar, MAS Khan
    Frontiers in psychology 11, 314
    Q1424 citations

First-author publications by year

20268 papers

  1. Organizational sustainable artificial intelligence capabilities scale development, validation, and implications
    SA Qalati, F Siddiqui
    Journal of Innovation & Knowledge 11
    Q1ABS 115 citations
  2. Human resources practices and career sustainability: analysis of multiple mediation mechanisms in Egyptian hotels
    SA Qalati, HE Badwy, R Lathabhavan, MF El-Bardan
    Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism 25 (2), 219-246
    Q3ABS 1ABDC B8 citations
  3. Leading sustainability in restaurants: how authentic leadership cultivates green commitment through innovation and trust
    SA Qalati, HE Badwy, BS Al-Romeedy, AM Hasanein
    Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights 9 (3), 1105-1124
    Q1ABDC C7 citations
  5. From Stakeholder Trust to Value: Linking Sustainable Innovation and Shared Value in Turbulent Environments NA
    SA Qalati, F Siddiqui, AF Cicchiello, D Magni
    Global Business Review
    Q2ABS 1ABDC B1 citations
  6. Turning social concerns into entrepreneurial intentions: unpacking the role of social entrepreneurship in emerging economies NA
    SA Qalati, D Magni, AY Ebeid, HE Badwy
    Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 33 (8), 202-224
    Q1ABS 2ABDC C
  7. Linking environmental knowledge to pro-environmental behavior among generation Z via environmental responsibility and risk perception in Egypt NA
    SA Qalati, HE Badwy, SAW El-Sisi
    Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 1-20
    Q1ABDC B

20255 papers

  1. Factors influencing employees’ eco-friendly innovation capabilities and behavior: the role of green culture and employees’ motivations
    SA Qalati, B Barbosa, B Ibrahim
    Environment, Development and Sustainability 27 (9), 21227-21248
    Q168 citations
  2. How knowledge spillover entrepreneurship influences the adoption of social media and customer relationship management
    SA Qalati, K Tajeddini, TC Gamage
    Knowledge and Process Management 32 (1), 3-15
    Q3ABS 1ABDC B24 citations
  4. Career proactivity unleashed: Charting the path to sustainable success through the art of self‐regulated learning
    SA Qalati, HE Badwy, MF El‐Bardan
    Journal of Employment Counseling 62 (2), 116-126
    Q3ABS 1ABDC A16 citations
  5. Linking carbon footprint methodologies and environmental protection via sustainable product development with a moderating role of regulatory compliance
    SA Qalati, F Siddiqui, S Kumari, HE Badwy, QQ Wu, MM Lu
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 28594
    Q113 citations

20245 papers

  1. Senior management's sustainability commitment and environmental performance: Revealing the role of green human resource management practices
    SA Qalati, F Siddiqui, D Magni
    Business Strategy and the Environment 33 (8), 8965-8977
    Q1ABS 3ABDC A61 citations
  2. Consumer behavior and sustainable marketing development in online and offline settings
    SA Qalati, B Barbosa, P Deshwal
    Sustainability 16 (7), 2829
    Q147 citations
  3. Do strong innovation capability and environmental turbulence influence the nexus between CRM and business performance?
    SA Qalati, MM Jiang, S Gyedu, EK Manu
    Business Strategy and the Environment 33 (8), 7887-7904
    Q1ABS 3ABDC A24 citations
  5. Linking consumer attitude with purchasing behavior via interpersonal influences: the role of corporate social responsibility NA
    SA Qalati, F Siddiqui, K Yusheng
    Journal of Contemporary Marketing Science 7 (2), 184-199
    12 citations

20235 papers

  2. The general public knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding COVID-19 during the lockdown in Asian developing countries
    SA Qalati, D Ostic, M Fan, SA Dakhan, EG Vela, Z Zufar, JM Sohu, J Mei, ...
    Community Health Equity Research & Policy 43 (3), 239-248
    Q250 citations
  3. The effect of firms’ environmentally sustainable practices on economic performance
    S Ali Qalati, B Barbosa, S Iqbal
    Economic research-Ekonomska istraživanja 36 (3)
    Q2ABS 132 citations
  4. Environment and organization sustainability: an employee perspective
    SA Qalati, M Fan, J Zhou, ML Sánchez Limón, X Chen
    Frontiers in Psychology 14, 1241653
    Q1ABS 110 citations
  5. Strengthening SME performance through social media adoption and usage
    SA Qalati, D Ostic, R Bansal
    IGI Global
    Book2 citations

20227 papers

  1. Employee performance under transformational leadership and organizational citizenship behavior: A mediated model
    SA Qalati, Z Zafar, M Fan, MLS Limón, MB Khaskheli
    Heliyon 8 (11)
    Q1542 citations
  4. A mediated–moderated model for social media adoption and small and medium‐sized enterprise performance in emerging countries
    SA Qalati, D Ostic, G Shuibin, F Mingyue
    Managerial and Decision Economics 43 (3), 846-861
    Q2ABDC B97 citations
  5. Green supply chain management and corporate performance among manufacturing firms in Pakistan
    SA Qalati, S Kumari, IA Soomro, R Ali, Y Hong
    Frontiers in Environmental Science 10, 873837
    Q125 citations
  7. Social media usage in small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in developing countries
    SA Qalati, D Ostic, M Fan
    Handbook of Research on Smart Management for Digital Transformation, 308–331 (IGI Global)
    Book chapter2 citations

20212 papers

  1. Effects of perceived service quality, website quality, and reputation on purchase intention: The mediating and moderating roles of trust and perceived risk in online shopping
    SA Qalati, EG Vela, W Li, SA Dakhan, TT Hong Thuy, SH Merani
    Cogent Business & Management 8 (1), 1869363
    Q2ABDC C756 citations
  2. A mediated model on the adoption of social media and SMEs’ performance in developing countries
    SA Qalati, LW Yuan, PDMAS Khan, F Anwar
    Technology in society 64, 101513
    Q1ABDC C545 citations
Earlier first-author work, 2019–2020 (7 papers)

20203 papers

  1. Examining the factors affecting SME performance: the mediating role of social media adoption
    S Ali Qalati, W Li, N Ahmed, M Ali Mirani, A Khan
    Sustainability 13 (1), 75
    Q1267 citations
  2. Effects of technological, organizational, and environmental factors on social media adoption
    SA Qalati, W Li, EG Vela, A Bux, B Barbosa, AM Herzallah
    The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business 7 (10), 989-998
    95 citations
  3. The antecedents of green consumer behavior the mediating role of brand image in the cosmetic industry
    SA Qalati, W Li, SH Mirani, JM Sohu, RY Hussain, N Ahmed
    Sukkur IBA Journal of Management and Business 7 (1), 19-39
    26 citations

20194 papers

  1. Influence of brand equity on brand performance: role of brand reputation and social media
    SA Qalati, L Wenyuan, G Kwabena, D Erusalkina, S Pervaiz
    International Journal of Research and Review 6 (9), 304-317
    35 citations
  2. Quality of services and satisfaction of customer: mediated by consumer buying decision
    SA Qalati, LW Yuan, S Iqbal, H Hussain, J Zhenjiang
    European Journal of Business and management 11 (12), 148-158
    22 citations
  3. Impact of price on customer satisfaction: mediating role of consumer buying behavior in telecom sector
    S Ali Qalati, W Li, S Iqbal, R Yassir Hussain, L Wen Yuan, S Ali
    International Journal of Research 6
    15 citations
  4. Brand equity and mediating role of brand reputation in hospitality industry of Pakistan
    SA Qalati, LW Yuan, AB Jamali, GY Kwabena, D Erusalkina
    MAYFEB Journal of Business and Management 1, 1-11
    8 citations

Citation counts from Google Scholar; quartiles and ABS/ABDC ratings as listed for each journal, November 2026. Full list of all publications on Google Scholar.

Teaching

Courses taught

  • Research Methods
  • Management Information Systems
  • Performance Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership & Management
  • Project Management
  • Principles of Marketing
Workshops

Writing and publishing in international journals

My signature workshop, From Research Idea to Published Paper: Practical Steps for Academic Writing and Journal Submission, takes faculty and doctoral researchers from a first idea to a submission-ready manuscript. Recent sessions:

  • 9 Oct 2026Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur, PakistanFaculty development session
  • 1 Oct 2026University of Central Punjab, Lahore, PakistanFaculty development session, ORIC
  • 28 Sep 2026University of Sargodha, PakistanOnline mentoring session, Skill Development Program 2026
  • 23 Aug 2026MBA Education Center, Shandong Normal University, ChinaWorkshop on Management Information Systems
  • 23 Jun 2026INTI International University, MalaysiaWorkshop
  • 19 Jun 2026Universiti Malaya, MalaysiaSmall-group writing workshop
  • 16 Oct 2024INTI International University, MalaysiaGlobal Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Trends, Insights and Future Directions (visiting scholar)
  • 7 Oct 2024MBA Education Center, Liaocheng University, ChinaWorkshop on Management Information Systems
  • EarlierJiangsu University, ChinaWorkshop
Leading a workshop on academic writing and publication, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan
University of Central Punjab, Lahore · Oct 2026Faculty development session on academic writing and journal publication
Workshop on academic journal indexes and rankings, INTI International University, Malaysia
INTI International University, Malaysia · Jun 2026Workshop on academic journal indexes and rankings
Presented with a shield of appreciation after the faculty development session, Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Pakistan
Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur · Oct 2026Presented with a shield of appreciation after the faculty development session
Group photo after the Management Information Systems workshop at the MBA Education Center, Liaocheng University
Liaocheng University MBA Education Center · Oct 2024Workshop on Management Information Systems
From Research Idea to Published Paper: Practical Steps for Academic Writing and Submission, Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Pakistan
Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur · Oct 2026“From Research Idea to Published Paper: Practical Steps for Academic Writing and Submission”
Visiting scholars at INTI International University, Malaysia, with the welcome screen naming Dr. Qalati
INTI International University, Malaysia · Oct 2024Visiting scholar: workshop on global sustainable supply chain management
Group photo after the Management Information Systems workshop, MBA Education Center, Shandong Normal University
Shandong Normal University MBA Education Center · Aug 2026Workshop on Management Information Systems
Small-group writing workshop in the conference hall, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia · Jun 2026Small-group writing workshop in the conference hall
Workshop participants, INTI International University, Malaysia
INTI International University, Malaysia · Jun 2026Workshop participants

To invite a workshop at your institution, get in touch.

Talks

Talks and conference presentations

  • 7 Feb 2026SSHA 2026, International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts, BeijingSocial media adoption and its usage by SMEs
  • 23 Aug 2025AIEE 2025 & ITEI 2025, International Conference on AI-Enabled Education, QingdaoSocial media adoption and use
  • 2025Liaocheng University, ChinaSession with foreign experts on policy trends in economic digitalization
  • 1 Oct 2024Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, ItalyExpert Talks for International Business Management (online), discussant Prof. Domitilla Magni
Presenting on social media adoption by SMEs at SSHA 2026, Beijing
SSHA 2026, Beijing · Feb 2026Presentation: social media adoption and its usage by small and medium-sized enterprises
Presenting on social media adoption at AIEE 2025 and ITEI 2025, Qingdao
AIEE 2025 & ITEI 2025, Qingdao · Aug 2025Presentation on social media adoption and use
Talk to foreign experts on upcoming policy trends in economic digitalization, Liaocheng University, China
Liaocheng University, China · 2025Talk to foreign experts on upcoming policy trends in economic digitalization
Online expert talk on social media adoption by SMEs, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan · Oct 2024Expert talk: social media adoption and its usage by SMEs, delivered online
Service & honors

Academic service and recognition

  • 2027
    Track Chair, MINE 2027, ItalyKnowledge at Stake: AI, White-Collar Work and the Opportunities and Challenges of Reorganizing Knowledge in Firms and Ventures
  • 2026
    Track Chair, R&D Management Conference 2026University of Manchester · Threat from within: tackling internal sabotage to foster R&D creativity and organizational resilience
  • Current
    Editorial rolesHumanities & Social Sciences Communications · Scientific Reports · MJEM · Discover Sustainability
  • 2026
    Springer Nature Editorial Contribution AwardDiscover Sustainability
  • 2026
    Springer Nature Author Service AwardDiscover Sustainability
  • 2025
    World's Top 2% ScientistsStanford University and Elsevier
  • 2024
    Visiting Scholar, INTI International University, Malaysia15–17 October 2024 · Academic workshop on global sustainable supply chain management: trends, insights and future directions
  • 2024
    Wiley Top Cited Article (two papers)Wiley
Contact

Get in touch

contact@sikandarqalati.com
+92 313 3595469

School of Business, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China

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