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Dr. Mrinal Saikia

Dr. Mrinal Saikia

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. : Gauhati University

Research Interests:

Environmental Economics, Disaster Risk Studies, Econometrics, Developmental Economics
Date of Joining : Aug 3, 2026

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Email: mrinal.saikia@cottonuniversity.ac.in

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Research Paper Publications Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)

Research paper publications

2026

1. Deeksha Hazarika, Mrinal Saikia*, and Nayanmoni Borgohain Baruah , Sustainable Livelihoods under Flood Stress of Displaced Households in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam , Journal of Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM), vol. 16, 2, 2026 10.5595/001c.170053

Research paper publications till 2021

  1. ‘An application of adjusted livelihood vulnerability index to assess vulnerability to climate change in the char areas of Assam, India’ International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier. Volume: 103. (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104330   --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science (IF: 4.8), ABDC- “A” standard journal (2022 quartile report)

 

  1. ‘Riverbank Erosion and vulnerability – A study on the char dwellers of Assam, India’ Natural Hazard Research, Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communication Co. Ltd. Volume: 4(2): 274-287. (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nhres.2023.10.007  --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science.  

 

  1. ‘Assessing flood vulnerability in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam using a mixed methods approach.’ Discover Environment, Springer, 4, 294 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-026-00830-0 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science (IF: 4.7).

 

  1. ‘Institutions’ adaptability in reducing vulnerability: a study in the char lands of Assam’. Environ Systems and Decisions, Springer, 44, 810–835 (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10669-024-09973-y --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science (IF: 3.7).

 

  1. ‘Spatial econometric assessment of urban form and seasonal variation impacts on ambient air quality index in Guwahati city of Assam.’ Discover Environment, Springer, 3, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-025-00418-0 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science (IF: 4.7).

 

  1. ‘Living With the Rivers—A Study on the Livelihood of the Riverine Communities of Assam, India.’ Journal of Public Affairs, Wiley. 26(1), e70104. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70104 ------- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science (IF: 1.7), ABDC- “B” standard journal (2022 quartile report).

 

  1. “Not a Single Leaf is Meant to be Taken with You”: Conservation Motivations and Belief Systems in a Khasi Sacred Landscape of Meghalaya, India. Integrative Conservation, Wiley. Volume: 5. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.70065 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science (IF: 3.1).

 

  1. ‘Can institutions reduce the vulnerability to climate change? A study on the char lands of Assam, India’ Geojournal, Springer. Volume: 89. (2024). DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-024-11015-8  --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science (IF: 2.2)

 

  1. ‘Northeast and India’s Cross-Border Connectivity: A Leap Into the Changing Dimensions.’ Alternatives, Sage. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1177/03043754251356367 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science (IF: 1.4), ABDC- “A” standard journal (2022 quartile report)

 

  1. ‘An assessment of the nature and structure of institutions in the char areas of Assam, India’. Asian Ethnicity. Routledge. (2025). 27 (1):54-75 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14631369.2025.2459776. --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1), Web of Science (IF: 1)

 

  1. ‘Why do people live in disaster-prone char regions? Perspectives from Assam, India’. Discover Global Society, Springer. Vol: 2, 99.  Springer, (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-024-00130-z. --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2)

 

  1. ‘Geographic Remoteness and Livelihood Vulnerability Insights from Char Dwellers.’ Economic and Political Weekly. 60 (39), (2025). https://doi.org/10.71279/epw.v60i39.41056 ------- Indexed in Scopus (Q3), ABDC- “B” standard journal (2022 quartile report)

 

  1. ‘Assessment of Worker Satisfaction with Special Emphasis on Gig Economy: A Review for Potential Research Paradigm’. International Journal of Community Well-Being, Springer, (2024). 7(3): 541-568. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-024-00222-3. --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2)

 

  1. ‘Are natural dye-based textile enterprises economically sustainable? Evidence from Assam, India.’ Journal of Economic and Social Measurement, Sage. https://doi.org/1457009  --- Indexed in Scopus

 

  1. ‘Self-Help Groups in Enriching Women’s Empowerment: A Bibliometric Synergy and Case-Based Perspective from Assam. India.’ International Journal of Community Well-Being. Springer. 9 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-025-00287-8 ----- Indexed in Scopus (Q2)

 

  1. ‘Measurement of Vulnerability to Climate Change in Char Areas: A Survey.’ Ecology, Economy and Society- The INSEE Journal. Volume 6 (1): 13-30. (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.37773/ees.v6i1.679  --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2)

 

  1. ‘Exploring crime against women in India: Socio-economic and spatial dimensions.’ Society Register, 9(2): 51-72. (2025). https://doi.org/10.14746/sr.2025.9.2.03  --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1)

 

  1.  ‘Interplay Between Institutional Structure and People’s Perception on Wetland Conservation: Study from DeeporBeel, Assam’. India. International Journal of Community Well-Being. Springer. (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-025-00239-2 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1)

 

  1. ‘Understanding the bird diversity patterns and habitat stratification in a freshwater ecosystem’. Biodiversity, Routledge. (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14888386.2026.2709855 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q3)

 

  1. ‘Effect of climate change on Eri and Muga cultivation and the resultant impact on rural income and employment in Assam’, Journal of Livestock Science. Volume:  14(2): 135-147. (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.33259/JLivestSci.2023.135-147  --- Indexed in            Web of Science   

 

  1. ‘GST and the agricultural sector in India: A review of opportunities, constraints, and policy imperatives.’ CABI Reviews (2025) 20:1,  https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2025.0075 ---- Indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science (IF:2).

 

  1. ‘Does Livestock Loss Affect Livelihood? An Investigation on Char Residing Mishing Community of Assam’ International Journal of Community Well-Being, Springer. Volume: 6(4): 327-351. (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-023-00198-6              --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2)

 

  1. ‘Fishing Culture in Assam: an overview of Trend and Scope’, Journal of Livestock Science. Volume: 14(3): 182-189. (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.33259/JLivestSci.2023.182-189                       --- Indexed in Web of Science

 

  1. ‘Vulnerability to climate change and its measurement: A survey’ Boreal Environment Research. Volume: 28: 111-124. (2023).            --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science (IF:1.3)

 

  1. ‘Economic, infrastructural and psychological challenges faced by the students of Assam: A study during COVID-19 pandemic’. Society Register 8(1):13–30. (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/sr.2024.8.1.03. --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1)

 

  1. ‘Unveiling climate extremes: A bibliometric odyssey through resilience, adaptation, and sustainable development goal synergies’. CABI Reviews, (2025). 20(1).  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2025.0002. --- Indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science (IF:2)

 

  1. ‘Comparative Impact of Climate Change on Seri Cultivation on the Rural Economy of Assam: A study With Special Concentration on the Selected Districts’ Cadernos de Geografia. Volume: 47: 5-20. (2023). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.14195/0871-1623_47_1         --- Indexed in Web of Science

 

  1. ‘Livestock, livestock loss and livelihood: a note on Mishing char dwellers of Assam’ Society Register. Volume: 7(4): 57-70. (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/sr.2023.7.4.04 --- Indexed in Scopus (Q1)

 

  1. ‘Evolution of Growth Theory: From Harrod to Romer’ Theoretical and Applied Economics. Volume: 30 (2): 125-138. (2023) --- Indexed in UGC Care I.

 

  1. ‘An empirical investigation of factors affecting vulnerability to climate change of char dwelling households in Assam, India.’ Journal of Disaster Science and Management, Springer. 1, 11 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44367-025-00012-4 --- (Peer Reviewed).

Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)

  1. Delving Institutions’ Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Across Community Diversity; Insights from the River Islands of Assam, India. In: Pal, S.C., Chatterjee, U., Saha, A., Ruidas, D. (eds) Climate Change: Conflict and Resilience in the Age of Anthropocene. Advances in Global Change Research, vol 80. Springer, Cham. (2025) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-85359-3_9  --- Indexed in Scopus

 

  1. Understanding Disaster and Risk Reduction from a Community Perspective: A Case Study on the Mountain Flood and Landslide in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. In: Pal, S.C., Chatterjee, U., Saha, A., Ruidas, D. (eds) Climate Change: Conflict and Resilience in the Age of Anthropocene. Advances in Global Change Research, vol 80. Springer, Cham. (2025) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-85359-3_11  --- Indexed in Scopus

Conference

1. Young Scholar Seminar 2025, organized by the Centre for Development Economics at the Delhi School of Economics from 28 February 2025 – 1 March 2025. Article: “What makes the char dwellers vulnerable to climate change? An empirical investigation on the riverine community of Assam, India”.
Institute : Centre for Development Economics at the Delhi School of Economics
Place : Delhi
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2025-02-28 to 2025-02-28

2. ‘Disaster risk and vulnerability assessment of char dwellers’ in Assam, India’, 13th International Conference of the International Society for INTREGRATED DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT-IDRiM2023: Integrated DRR for Inclusive Sustainable Development: Science, Policy and Practice Dialogues [InSPIRE-Dialogue]. Held in IIT Roorkee, India, 28th to 30th September, 2023.
Institute : INTREGRATED DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT-IDRiM
Place : IIT Roorkee
Type of Conference : International
Date of Conference : 2023-09-28

3. Technical Presenter in the 4th Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development 2025.  Participation was funded by South Asian Allaince of Disaster Research Institutions (SAADRI)
Institute : Asian Institute of Technology
Place : Thailand
Type of Conference : International
Date of Conference : 2025-11-24 to 2025-11-24

Workshop

1. Pan-Asia Training on International Water Law: Improving Water Governance and Climate Resilient Investment”, held in Bangkok, Thailand from 8 - 11 December 2025.Organised by the UN Water Convention Secretariat, with the support of UNESCAP, IUCN, UNU-CRIS, University of Northumbria, Global Water Partnership (GWP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), University College Cork (UCC) Ireland, Australia, the Netherlands, and the European Union. – The participation in the program was fully funded by IUCN. The related Blog on IUCN page: From Riverbanks to Rulebooks: Why Youth Have a Role to Play – and a Responsibility to Engage – The IUCN Water Knowledge Platform. https://waterandnature.org/from-riverbanks-to-rulebooks/.
Institute : UN-ESCAP
Place : Thailand
Type of Conference : International
Date of Conference : 2025-12-08 to 2025-12-08