2025 Presentations by Theme

Accepted Papers

The list of accepted papers for 2025 Ottawa Research Conference under 9 themes:

Economics/Business

  1. Why do Established Companies Appoint Board Observers?
    Anup Basnet, Western University, Canada
  2. Remittance-GDP nexus in Nepal
    Dinesh Gajurel, University of New Brunswick, Canada
  3. National Wealth, National Growth: Exploring the Economic Impact of Resources
    Britika Aryal, Carleton University, Canada
  4. Challenges of Federalism in Nepal
    Basu Sharma, University of New Brunswick, Canada
  5. A Prosperity Agenda for Canada: Addressing the Decline in Living Standards
    Ram C. Acharya, Institute for Nepal's Prosperity, Canada

AI Related

  1. GenAI Tools in Academia: Pedagogical Problems Faced by Canadian Professors
    Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, University of Ottawa, Canada
  2. Remote Sensing and AI: Discovering and Protecting Our Planet Together
    Archan Dabadi, Department of National Defense, Canada
  3. From Genomics to Human Kinetics: AI, Ethics, and Data Governance in Performance
    Shreedika Poudel, Colonel By Secondary School
  4. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change Trends Using Global Temperature Data
    Lance Adhikari, Pranaya Paudel Abiraj Sapkota, High School in Ottawa and Edmonton

Biology

  1. Pan-Cancer Gene Set Enrichment and Gene Ontology Analyses Uncover Biological Processes Linked to Mutational Signatures
    Mahanish Jung Thapa, University of Ottawa, Canada
  2. Optimization of GlycoGene sgRNA screening of CAR-NK cell
    Abha Ranjitkar, University of Ottawa, Canada
  3. Understanding Sex-Based Differences in Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    Kusum Sharma, University of Ottawa, Canada
  4. Exploring the Potential of a Combinatorial Therapy Using Alginate and Prednisone to Treat Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis
    Aastha Sah, University of Ottawa, Canada

Biostatistics

  1. Clinical trials: an overview, and lessons learned in rare diseases
    Utkarsh J Dang, Carleton University, Canada
  2. Why the Right Model Matters: Clustering Microbiome Data for Meaningful Insights
    Sanjeena Dang (Subedi, Carleton University, Canada

Health Science

  1. A Process Evaluation of Family Care Teams in Newfoundland and Labrador's Primary Health Care System
    Sadhana Banjade, Memorial University of Newfoundland
  2. Organizational barriers and enablers to implementing digital palliative care tools in long-term care homes
    Ishika Tripathi, University of Ottawa, Canada
  3. Use of Economic Evaluation for Healthcare Decision-Making: Examples from Studies Informing WHO Guidelines on TB Diagnostics
    Suvesh Kumar Shrestha, University of Ottawa, Canada
  4. Meta-Analysis on Wearable Fitness Trackers and Cardiovascular Health
    Shelina Paudel, University of Ottawa, Canada
  5. Study of LUSC Mechanics by Gene Signature Identification and Immunotherapeutic Investigation
    Acchyut Bhandari, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Forestry

  1. The impacts of silvicultural, operational and human factors on tree damage during forest operations
    Bibek Bhandari, Université Laval, Canada
  2. Abandoned Logging Roads: Environmental Impacts and Strategies for Improved Management
    Shuva Hari Gautam, Université Laval, Canada
  3. Current Applications and Open Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in the Forest Products Supply Chain
    Bibek Subedi, Université Laval, Canada

Urban, Energy, and Planet

  1. Importance of Reliability in Energy System Investments
    Rajesh Karki, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
  2. Integrated Stormwater Management for Sustainable Urban Growth
    Mohan Basnet, LRL Engineering, Canada
  3. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation As Evidence for the Big Bang
    Idika Poudel, University of Ottawa, Canada
  4. Enhancing Climate Change Risk Communication through a Gender Lens: Insights from Nepal
    Shobha Poudel, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Milano, Italy
  5. 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
    Upasna Acharya, University of Waterloo, Canada

Nepal and Geology

  1. Numerical Simulations of the April 2015 Nepal Gorkha Earthquake
    Hom Nath Gharti, Queen’s University, Canada
  2. State of NRA-built Integrated Settlements Developed after the Mw 7.8 Gorkha-Nepal Earthquake
    Santa Man Rai, KarmaQuest International, Canada
  3. From Disaster Nightmare to Recuperation: Does Tourism-Specific Social Capital (TSSC) Contribute to Post-Disaster Recovery in Nepal?
    Dipak Bishwokarma, University of Waterloo, Canada
  4. A need of urban soil quality assessment guidelines in Nepal
    Birendra Sapkota, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Canada
  5. Rainfall Threshold Calculation and Rainfall Induced Landslide Susceptibility Mapping: A Case Study from Helambu, Sindhupalchowk
    Irada Dhakal, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Nepal

Nepal and Culture

  1. CanNep Artisanal Upcycle: Integrating Thanka and Mithila Art into Sustainable Textiles
    Stuti Pokharel, Kathmandu University, Nepal
  2. Power Distance and Team Effectiveness in Nepalese service sector Organization
    Manisha Bohara, Pokhara University, Nepal
  3. Reimagining the Zodiac: A Comparative Etymological Study of Misrepresented Astrological Symbols
    Basudev Koirala, Sanatan Vedic Gyan Vigyan Kendra, Kathmandu
  4. Building Community Through a Web-Based Book Exchange
    Lance Adhikari, High School in Edmonton, Canada
  5. Beyond the Byline: Trauma Literacy for Ethical Journalism
    Anshu Arora, Amity University, India