Prof. Dr. Vilas Gaikar is an academician in the field of Economics, associated with higher education in Maharashtra, India. He has contributed to teaching, academic administration, and institutional development, particularly in arts, commerce, and science colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

With extensive experience in higher education, he has played a significant role in academic planning, faculty development, and student mentorship. His work reflects a commitment to quality education, research, and community engagement.

• Health Economics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Theory
• Indian Economy
• Rural Development and Agricultural Economics
• Public Finance
• Development Economics
• Economic Policy and Planning
• Financial Inclusion and Banking
• Education Economics

• Gaikar Vilas B. (2014), “The Success of Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India: A Case Study of Thane district” in Humanities and Social Sciences Review, ISSN: 2165- 6258: 03(04): Pp.163–176 (2014) by University Publications.net. A Consortium of American Refereed Publications, Central Connecticut State University, USA. (Index Copernicus 2017) http://www.universitypublications.net/hssr/0304/html/H4V24.xml
• Gaikar Vilas B. and Dr. Khamkar B.M. (2015), “The Study of Service Co-Operative Societies (SCS) In Thane District with Reference to Kalyan and Murbad Taluka’s in Indian Streams Research Journal, ISSN 2230-7850, Impact Factor:3.1560 (UIF), Volume-4|Issue-12|Jan-2015, Available online at www.isrj.org.
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2015), “An empirical study of Co-operatives in India: With reference to the Five-Year Plans” in ‘The Business and Management Review’ Volume-5, Number-4, January 2015. (ISSN- 2047-2854), Pp.25-29. Published by Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM) 183 Exeter Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9GP, United Kingdom. www.abrmr.com.
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2016), “Has A Poverty Alleviation Program Successful in Maharashtra? A Study of Thane District” in ‘International Multidisciplinary Research Journal-Golden Research Thoughts’, Volume - 6 |Issue - 2 | Pp. 1-7 | August – 2016, ISSN: 2231-5063, Impact Factor: 4.6052(UIF) http://olddrji.lbp.world/JournalVolumeDetails.aspx?jid=2231- 5063&vol=Volume%20:%206%20Issue%20:%202,%20August,%202016&volid=63
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), “An empirical analysis of trends and opportunities in the Indian healthcare services” in ‘International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Volume 4; Issue 5; May 2017; Page No. 249-252, Online ISSN: 2349-4182, Print ISSN: 2349-5979, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.72- (UGC listed Journal) http://www.allsubjectjournal.com/archives/2017/vol4/issue5/4-5-62
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), “An evaluation of agricultural marketing in India a study of national agricultural co-operative marketing federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)” in ‘International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development’ Volume 4; Issue 5; May 2017; Page No.244-248, Online ISSN: 2349-4182, Print ISSN: 2349-5979, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.72- (UGC listed Journal) http://www.allsubjectjournal.com/archives/2017/vol4/issue5/4-5-61
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2018), “Can Poverty alleviation possible in India? A study of Thane1 district’ in ‘North Asian International Research Journal of Social Science & Humanities’, Vol. 3, Issue 6, June 2017 Pp.12-17, Print ISSN: 2454-9827, IRJIF Impact Factor: 3.015 (UGC listed Journal) http://www.nairjc.com/setup/social-science-humanities/ssh227.pdf
• Gaikar Vilas B. and Dr. Inibehe George Ukpong (2018), ‘Perceptions of Environmental Footprints of Oil and Gas Extraction in Southern Nigeria’ in AGU International Journal of Research in Social Sciences & Humanities (AGUIJRSSH) 2018, Vol. No. 6, January-June 2018, Pp.198-208. e-ISSN: 2455-1554; p-ISSN: 2455-6084, Internationally refereed journal (UGC listed Journal No- 42559) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340583066_PERCEPTIONS_OF_ENVIRONMENTAL_FOOTPRINTS_OF_OIL_AND_GAS_EXTRACTION_IN_SOUTHERN_NIGERIA
• Gaikar Vilas B. and Sameer Aziz Lakhani (2019), ‘Study of Demographic Variables on Financial Goal of Urban Individuals’ in International Journal of Research, Vol. 9 (1), July-December 2019, Pp. 24 - 34. ISSN 2231 - 6124; Internationally refereed journal, Impact Factor SJIF 2019 (7.006) http://internationaljournalofresearch.co.in/International%20Journal%20of%20Research,%20Vol.%209%20Issue%201,%20July-Dec%202019,%20ISSN%202231-6124.pdf
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar, Sameer Aziz Lakhani. (2020). ‘Demographic Variables Influencing Financial Investment Of Urban Individuals: A Case Study Of Selected Districts Of Maharashtra State’, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (IJAST), 29(05), Pp.962 – 974. ISSN: 2005-4238 , E- ISSN-2207-6360 (Scopus- indexed Journal, H index 4,SJR: Q-3) http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/9749
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar (2020). ‘An Evaluative Study Of Poverty Alleviation And Employment Generation Programs: Evidence From India’, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (IJAST), 29(05), Pp. 11617-11626 Print ISSN: 2005-4238, E- ISSN-2207-6360 (Scopus- Elsevier indexed Journal, H index 4, SJR: Q-4) http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/25356.
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar and Jacob Cherian (2020). ‘An empirical study on impact of sustainability-oriented total quality management practices on organizational performance in UAE based organization’, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) ISSN (P): 2249–6890; ISSN (E): 2249–8001 Vol. 10, Issue 3, Jun 2020, Pp. 13667–13678 (Scopus-indexed Journal, H index 16, SJR: Q-3) http://www.tjprc.org/journals/journal-of-mechanical-engineering.
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar, Dr. Jacob Cherian and Dr. Paul Raj P (2020), ‘The role of cultural diversity and how they impact work team performance’ International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET), ISSN Print: 0976-6340 and ISSN Online: 0976-6359 Volume 11, Issue 9, 2020 Pp. 11-22 (SJR: Q-2, H index 18) http://www.iaeme.com/ijmet/issues.asp?JType=IJMET&VType=11&IType=9
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar, Dr. Jacob Cherian and Dr.Paul Raj P (2020), ‘Impact of Web Content on Profitability and Market Share of Selected Newspapers: A Case Study of United Arab Emirates (UAE), International Journal of Management (IJM), Volume 11, Issue 10, October 2020, pp. 105-116. ISSN 0976-6502 (Print) ISSN 0976-6510 (Online) (Scopus Indexed Journal) http://www.iaeme.com/IJM/issues.asp?JType=IJM&VType=11&IType=10
• Cherian, Jacob; Jacob, Jolly; Qureshi, Rubina; Gaikar, Vilas. 2020. “Relationship between Entry Grades and Attrition Trends in the Context of Higher Education: Implication for Open Innovation of Education Policy” MDPI, Switzerland, Journal of Open Innovation Technology, Market and Complexity, Vol- 6, Issue- 4: 199. Pp. 1-17. (Scopus Indexed-SJR-Q. 1, Cite Score-4.7) https://www.mdpi.com/2199-8531/6/4/199.
• Cherian, J.; Gaikar, V.; Paul, R.; Pech, R. Corporate Culture and Its Impact on Employees’ Attitude, Performance, Productivity, and Behavior: An Investigative Analysis from Selected Organizations of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). J. Open Innov. Technol. Mark. Complex. 2021, 7, 45. EISSN 2199-8531, Pp.1-27. https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc7010045
• Berhane T, Ephrem R., and Gaikar V., (2021) ‘Leadership Styles and School Performance: A Study Within an Eritrean Context of Eastern Africa, ‘International Journal of Management (IJM)’. Volume:12, Issue:4, Pp.:56-73. (Scopus Indexed Journal) https://iaeme.com/Home/article_id/IJM_12_03_109
• Gaikar, V. and et al, (2021), ‘An impact of covid-19 on virtual learning: The innovative study on undergraduate students of Mumbai Metropolitan Region’, Academy of Strategic Management Journal, Volume 20, Special Issue 2, Pp. 1-19. (Scopus Indexed Journal: SJR Q3) https://www.abacademies.org/articles/an-impact-of-covid19-on-virtual-learning-the-innovative-study-on-undergraduate-students-of-mumbai-metropolitan-region.pdf https://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/global-literature-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/resource/pt/covidwho-1273947?lang=en
• Gaikar Vilas B and et.al. (2023), ‘IoT based solar energy monitoring system’, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 80, Part 3, Pp. 3697-3701, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.07.364. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321052238) (Scopus Indexed Journal Cite Score-3.2)
• Gaikar Vilas B and et.al. (2023) ‘Optimization of the enterprise HR management by using IoT, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 80, Part 3, Pp. 3444-3450, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.07.268. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321051270) (Scopus Indexed Journal Cite Score-3.2)
• Gaikar, Vilas B., Bhadane, J., Joshi, B.M., Ephrem, H.R., & Berhane, A.T. (2021). Agricultural credit in India: With reference to Kisan Credit Card (KCC). Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences, 24(S1), Pp.1-9. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/agricultural-credit-in-india-with-reference-to-kisan-credit-card-kcc.pdf (Scopus Indexed Journal: SJR Q3)
• Gaikar Vilas B., (2021). An evaluation of public health schemes in India: A case study of Maharashtra state. Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences, 24(S1), 1-10 https://www.abacademies.org/articles/an-evaluation-of-public-health-schemes-in-india-a-case-study-of-maharashtra-state.pdf (Scopus Indexed Journal: SJR Q3)
• Tedla, B.A., Gaikar Vilas, Redda E.H. (2021). The Nature and Ambiguous Role of Secondary School Department Heads in the Eritrean Educational Context. Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences, 24(S6), 1- 15. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/the-nature-and-ambiguous-role-of-secondary-school-department-heads-in-the-eritrean-educational-context.pdf (Scopus Indexed Journal: SJR Q3)
• Redda, E.H., Gaikar Vilas, B., Tedla, B.A. (2021). E-Commerce Companies, Online Shopping and Customer’s Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Covid-19 Lockdown in India. Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences, 24(S6), 1-17. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/ecommerce-companies-online-shopping-and-customers-satisfaction-a-comparative-study-of-covid19-lockdown-in-india.pdf (Scopus Indexed Journal: SJR Q3)
• Tedla, B. A., & Gaikar Vilas B. (2022). An essence of leadership, its styles: A review and personal account commentary. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2), pp.175–183. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.5083 (Scopus Indexed Journal)
• Astratova, G. V., Bedrina, E. B., Chowdhury, D., & Gaikar Vilas, B. (2022). Labour market, wage rates and unemployment: A study of general trends during the coronavirus crisis. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2), pp. 2861–2879. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.5742 (Scopus Indexed Journal)
• Astratova, G., Klimuk, V., Chowdhury, D., Gaikar, V., & Tayauova, G. (2022) ‘Innovative Youth Entrepreneurship And Growth In Market Of R&D Services: A Case Study Of Russian Federation And The Republic Of Belarus’ YMER Journal, Volume 21, Issue 11 (Nov) Pp. 794-815 ISSN : 0044-0477. http://ymerdigital.com/uploads/YMER211191.pdf (Scopus Indexed & UGC CARE-II Journal)
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar and et. al. (2022), ‘Covid-19 Outbreak in Hotel Industry: A Survey of Delhi NCR’, Research Directions, Vol: 12 Issue: 3, Pp. 33-39. http://www.researchdirections.org/archivedetails.php?date=2022-03-10&Type=Direction&Volume=13&Issue=3
• Dr. Vilas Gaikar & et al. (2022) ‘Vaccination Drive, Vaccine Diplomacy for Covid-19 Pandemic:Indian Perspective’, International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences (IJFANS), Volume-11, Special Issue-1, Pp. 1007-1019. UGC CARE Listed (Group -I) Journal: e-ISSN 2320 –7876, Peer reviewed, Impact factor: 7.83. https://ijfans.org/issue-content/vaccination-drive-vaccine-diplomacy-forcovid-19-pandemic-indian-perspective-772
• Dr. Gaikar Vilas and et al. (2023). INDIAN MOBILE BANKING IN POST COVID-19: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY AND GRATIFICATION FROM THE ASPECT OF KANO MODEL. Indian Journal of Finance and Banking, 13 (1),12-27. https://doi.org/10.46281/ijfb.v13i1.1928 (ABDC indexed Journal)
• Gaikar, Vilas. (2023), “A Study on Perception of Employees on Green Cloud Accounting in Information Technology Companies in National Capital Region, India.” European Chemical Bulletin, vol. 12, no. 5, Pp. 2206 – 2212 (Special-Issue) DOI:https://www.eurchembull.com/uploads/paper/255b15dd0d1d7fbbcc16b461cd0d06a8.pdf
• Gaikar, V., Tedla, B.A., Rane, C. (2023). ‘Trust Chain for Managing Trust in Blockchain-Associated IoT-Enabled Supply-Chains’ Edited by Goar, V., Kuri, M., Kumar, R., Senjyu, T. (eds) Advances in Information Communication Technology and Computing. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Vol- 628. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9888-1_14
• Gaikar Vilas B, Sawant Mitali, Tedla Berhane A (2024), ‘Internet of Things (IoT) in the Indian Healthcare Sector: A Comparative Study during Pre and post-pandemic period’, Edited book by Sherin Zafar et.al. on ‘Industry 5.0 for Smart Healthcare Technologies Utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Medical Things and Blockchain’, Routledge Publication, CRC Press, ISBN 9781032632209 (Scopus Indexed) Industry 5.0 for Smart Healthcare Technologies: Utilizing Artificial I (routledge.com)
• Alexander Roth, Ivana Blažková, Dr Dababrata Chowdhury & Prof. Vilas Gaikar (2024), ‘How Parental Influence Assures Start-up Success for First-Time Founders: German Evidence’, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(8) Pp. 62-71 ISSN: 2663-2187 (Scopus Indexed) https://www.afjbs.com/uploads/paper/42a0115cdde335eefa4c807787b70729.pdf
• Gaikar, V., Mitali, S. (2024). Growing Trends in Adoption of mHealth Apps and Users’ Perception of Availing Healthcare Services: A Study in Mumbai City. In: Negrușa, A.L., Coroş, M.M. (eds) Sustainable Approaches and Business Challenges in Times of Crisis. ICMTBHT 2022. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48288-5_17

• Gaikar Vilas B. and Mithani D.M. (2017), ‘Business Economics-II’, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, Website: www.himpub.com, (ISBN 978-93-5273-679-9)
• Gaikar Vilas B. and others (2018), ‘Business Economics-V, ‘Macro Economic Aspects of India’, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, Website: www.himpub.com, (ISBN 978-93-5299-250-8)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2015), ‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India: A study’ Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-38161-4)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2015) and Others, ‘International Economics: Theory and Policy, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, (ISBN 978-93-5097-252-6)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2013) and Others, ‘Economics of global trade and finance’, M. Com, Semester-I, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, (ISBN 978-93-5097-999-0)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2013) and Others, ‘Economics of global trade and finance’, M. Com, Semester-II, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, (ISBN 978-93-5097-451-3)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2012) and Others, “Business Economics”, Semester-II, Rishabh Publishing House, Mumbai, (ISBN 978-93-81578-48-3)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), ‘Business Economics’, S.Y.B. Com, Semester-III, Tech Max Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-5077-502-8)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), ‘Business Economics-III’, S.Y.B.A.F, Semester-III, Tech Max Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-5077-067-2)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), ‘Business Economics-I’, F.Y.B. Com, Semester-I, Tech Max Publications, Pune-411009 (ISBN 978-93-5077-122-8)
• Gaikar Vilas B. and Panchal C. (2017), ‘Business Economics-I’, F.Y.B.M.S., Semester-I, Tech Max Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-5077-000-9)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), ‘Business Economics-II-Macro Economics’, S.Y.B.B.I., Semester-IV, Tech Max Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-87523-59-3)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2017), ‘Business Economics’, S.Y.B. Com, Semester-IV, Tech Max Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-87253-63-2)
• Gaikar Vilas B. (2018), ‘Business Economics’, S.Y.B.M.S, Semester-IV, Tech Max Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-87253-29-6)

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