Just Received Articles

Paper ID	IJIFR/V14/E3/005
Author	Dr. S Priya, Associate Professor and Research Supervisor in Commerce NSS College Nilamel, Kollam, University of Kerala
Paper Title	The Changing Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Banking: A Global Bibliometric Exploration of Research Trends, Scholarly Networks and Knowledge Evolution
Subject Category	Commerce
Abstract	Purpose: The research endeavours to furnish a succinct and structured synthesis of the present state of artificial intelligence in banking research through a bibliometric examination of pertinent publications in the Scopus database spanning the years 2011 to 2025. Methodology: A descriptive and exploratory study was undertaken using bibliometric analysis, which included 1193 papers on artificial intelligence in banking from the Scopus database between 2011 and 2025. The Vos Viewer program was used to undertake bibliometric analysis, including author co-authorship, co-authorship countries, keyword incidence, and cited author co-citations. Results: Artificial intelligence in banking has emerged as a prominent and highly studied field of interest among scholars in recent years, as demonstrated by a consistent rise in scholarly papers on the topic. The research unequivocally demonstrates a consistent upward trend in the body of literature pertaining to artificial intelligence in the banking sector. India has the highest production volume on the subject, and artificial intelligence was the most occurring keyword from 2011 to 2025. Value: The bibliometric analysis on the role of AI in the banking sector adds significant value by offering a systematic and data-driven approach to understanding the research landscape, trends, and implications of AI adoption, thereby supporting informed decision-making, innovation, and advancement in the banking industry.
Keyword	Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Bibliometric Analysis, Co-authorship, Co-citation

Paper ID	IJIFR/V14/E3/004
Author	Dr. Aneeshkumar G.S, Assistant Professor, Post Graduate & Research Department of Commerce Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad, Pathanamthitta-Kerala
Paper Title	Developing Competencies through Outcome based Education in Accounting
Subject Category	Commerce
Abstract	This research article investigates the structural disconnect between traditional higher education accounting curricula in India and the dynamic competency demands of the Industry 4.0 era. As automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data analytics redefine the accounting profession from transactional bookkeeping to strategic advisory, fresh graduates face a widening skills gap characterized by deficiencies in advanced modelling, AI configuration, and digital tool proficiency. To address this systemic misalignment, the study evaluates the strategic integration of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) within undergraduate and postgraduate commerce departments. Utilizing a mixed-methods design—incorporating secondary policy analysis, syllabus content evaluation, and industry expectation mapping—the study establishes a conceptual framework linking backward-designed curricula, Bloom’s taxonomy of higher-order cognitive learning, and active pedagogical strategies (such as flipped classrooms and experiential learning) to enhanced graduate employability. The findings indicate that transitioning from content-heavy, teacher-centric models to transparent, competency-driven OBE frameworks successfully bridges the academia-industry divide. The article concludes with practical implications for university regulators, curriculum designers, professional bodies (such as ICAI, ICSI, ICWA), and accounting educators, offering a roadmap to cultivate tech-fluent, ethically grounded, and strategically agile accounting professionals for the global digital economy.
Keyword	Industry 4.0, Accounting Education, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Competency Mapping, Graduate Employability, Digital Transformation

Paper ID	IJIFR/V14/E3/002
Author	Dr. Selvaraj Rathinam, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tirucirappalli-620 017, Tamil Nadu Gershom Sam Prabhu V, Librarian, BMC Matric Hr. Sec. School, Tutucorin, Tamil Nadu Prakash M, Librarian, PSG College of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore - 641 004, Tami Nadu Dr. Sathishkumar M, Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore-641 004, Tamil Nadu
Paper Title	A STUDY OF LIBRARY USE PATTERNS AND THE UTILISATION OF RESOURCES AND FACILITIES AMONG PUBLIC LIBRARY USERS AT THE DISTRICT CENTRAL LIBRARY, TUTICORIN
Subject Category	Library and Information Science
Abstract	Public libraries are important institutions that uphold democratic values, promote social development, preserve cultural heritage, and protect the valuable knowledge and intellectual contributions of previous generations for the benefit of future society. Library use pattern consists frequency, duration, timing, purposes through which the library users visit and utilise the library resources, facilities and services. The effective functioning of a public library depends on the continuous development of its resources, services, and infrastructure to fulfil the diverse information requirements of its users. The present investigation follows a descriptive research approach. The required primary information was obtained from 181 public library users with the help of a systematically prepared questionnaire. The main objective of the study is to examine the usage patterns of public library users, with special reference to the utilisation of library resources, services and facilities. The findings reveal that more than one-third of the respondents considered the information resources available in the library to be highly useful and rated the services provided by the library as good. However, nearly two-thirds of the respondents expressed an average level of satisfaction with the information resources, services and facilities. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the library authorities take suitable measures to strengthen and update the existing collections, improve the quality of services and provide better facilities. Further, regular user orientation and awareness programmes may be organised to create greater awareness among the public regarding the availability and use of library resources, services and facilities, thereby increasing the overall utilisation of the library.
Keyword	Library use patterns, public library, information resources, library services and facilities.