The Committee is pleased to announce the accepted papers for presentation at the 2025 Canada-Nepal Forum for Research Conference under the following nine thematic tracks.
Theme 1: Economics/Business
Why do Established Companies Appoint Board Observers?
Author: Anup Basnet, Western University, Canada
Remittance-GDP nexus in Nepal
Author: Dinesh Gajurel, University of New Brunswick, Canada
National Wealth, National Growth: Exploring the Economic Impact of Resources
Author: Britika Aryal, Carleton University, Canada
Challenges of Federalism in Nepal
Author: Basu Sharma, University of New Brunswick, Canada
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A Prosperity Agenda for Canada: Addressing the Decline in Living Standards
Author: Ram C. Acharya, Institute for Nepal’s Prosperity, Canada
Theme 2: AI Related
GenAI Tools in Academia: Pedagogical Problems Faced by Canadian Professors
Author: Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, University of Ottawa, Canada
Remote Sensing and AI: Discovering and Protecting Our Planet Together
Author: Archan Dabadi, Department of National Defense, Canada
From Genomics to Human Kinetics: AI, Ethics, and Data Governance in Performance
Author: Shreedika Poudel, Colonel By Secondary School
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change Trends Using Global Temperature Data
Author: Lance Adhikari, Pranaya Paudel Abiraj Sapkota, High School in Ottawa and Edmonton
Theme 3: Biology
Pan-Cancer Gene Set Enrichment and Gene Ontology Analyses Uncover Biological Processes Linked to Mutational Signatures
Author: Mahanish Jung Thapa, University of Ottawa, Canada
Optimization of GlycoGene sgRNA screening of CAR-NK cell
Author: Abha Ranjitkar, University of Ottawa, Canada
Understanding Sex-Based Differences in Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Author: Kusum Sharma, University of Ottawa, Canada
Exploring the Potential of a Combinatorial Therapy Using Alginate and Prednisone to Treat Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis
Author: Aastha Sah, University of Ottawa, Canada
Theme 4: Biostatistics
Clinical trials: an overview, and lessons learned in rare diseases
Author: Utkarsh J Dang, Carleton University, Canada
Why the Right Model Matters: Clustering Microbiome Data for Meaningful Insights
Author: Sanjeena Dang (Subedi, Carleton University, Canada
Theme 5: Health Science
A Process Evaluation of Family Care Teams in Newfoundland and Labrador's Primary Health Care System
Author: Sadhana Banjade, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Organizational barriers and enablers to implementing digital palliative care tools in long-term care homes
Author: Ishika Tripathi, University of Ottawa, Canada
Use of Economic Evaluation for Healthcare Decision-Making: Examples from Studies Informing WHO Guidelines on TB Diagnostics
Author: Suvesh Kumar Shrestha, University of Ottawa, Canada
Meta-Analysis on Wearable Fitness Trackers and Cardiovascular Health
Author: Shelina Paudel, University of Ottawa, Canada
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Study of LUSC Mechanics by Gene Signature Identification and Immunotherapeutic Investigation
Author: Acchyut Bhandari, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Theme 6: Forestry
The impacts of silvicultural, operational and human factors on tree damage during forest operations
Author: Bibek Bhandari, Université Laval, Canada
Abandoned Logging Roads: Environmental Impacts and Strategies for Improved Management
Author: Shuva Hari Gautam, Université Laval, Canada
Current Applications and Open Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in the Forest Products Supply Chain
Author: Bibek Subedi, Université Laval, Canada
Theme 7: Urban, Energy, and Planet
Importance of Reliability in Energy System Investments
Author: Rajesh Karki, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Integrated Stormwater Management for Sustainable Urban Growth
Author: Mohan Basnet, LRL Engineering, Canada
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation As Evidence for the Big Bang
Author: Idika Poudel, University of Ottawa, Canada
Enhancing Climate Change Risk Communication through a Gender Lens: Insights from Nepal
Author: Shobha Poudel, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Milano, Italy
Unlocking the Potential of Women in Small-scale Fisheries: An Exploration of the Gender –Inclusive Social-Ecological Entrepreneurship for Small-scale Fishers Vulnerability to Viability Transition
Author: Upasna Acharya, University of Waterloo, Canada
Theme 8: Nepal and Geology
Numerical Simulations of the April 2015 Nepal Gorkha Earthquake
Author: Hom Nath Gharti, Queen’s University, Canada
State of NRA-built Integrated Settlements Developed after the Mw 7.8 Gorkha-Nepal Earthquake
Author: Santa Man Rai, KarmaQuest International, Canada
From Disaster Nightmare to Recuperation: Does Tourism-Specific Social Capital (TSSC) Contribute to Post-Disaster Recovery in Nepal?
Author: Dipak Bishwokarma, University of Waterloo, Canada
A need of urban soil quality assessment guidelines in Nepal
Author: Birendra Sapkota, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Canada
Rainfall Threshold Calculation and Rainfall Induced Landslide Susceptibility Mapping: A Case Study from Helambu, Sindhupalchowk
Author: Irada Dhakal, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Nepal
Theme 9: Nepal and Culture
CanNep Artisanal Upcycle: Integrating Thanka and Mithila Art into Sustainable Textiles
Author: Stuti Pokharel, Kathmandu University, Nepal
Power Distance and Team Effectiveness in Nepalese service sector Organization
Author: Manisha Bohara, Pokhara University, Nepal
Reimagining the Zodiac: A Comparative Etymological Study of Misrepresented Astrological Symbols
Author: Basudev Koirala, Sanatan Vedic Gyan Vigyan Kendra, Kathmandu
Building Community Through a Web-Based Book Exchange
Author: Lance Adhikari, High School in Edmonton, Canada
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Beyond the Byline: Trauma Literacy for Ethical Journalism
Author: Anshu Arora, Amity University, India