BLeisure Tourist Walkability and Sustainable Community-Based Tourism in Singapore

1:10PM - 1:30PM

Presenter: Dr. Melissa Liow

Presenter Bio: Dr. Melissa Liow has played a pivotal role in mentoring Master’s and Doctoral researchers, while actively shaping academic discourse through her contributions as a peer reviewer. With a strong publication record spanning business venturing, tourism and sustainability, she consistently bridges theoretical insights with real-world applications, driving impactful and sustainable solutions for businesses and industries.

Presentation Synopsis: The presenter explores the impact of tourist walkability on residents' quality of life within community-based tourism, applying institutional, Self-Determination, and Social Influence theories. It introduces the Tourist Walkability Sustainable Tourism Impact on Residents (TWSTIR) framework and proposes the Sustainable Community-based Tourism Strategic (SCBTS) model to guide sustainable tourism planning that balances economic, social and environmental goals.

 

Do Governance Practices Matter More to Educated Donors? Evidence from a Nonprofit Survey

1:30PM - 1:50PM

Presenter: Dr Chelvi Chokkalingam

Presenter Bio: Dr Chelvi Chokkalingam is Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Coventry University’s Accounting & Finance programme at PSB Academy. A Chartered Accountant in the UK and Singapore, she specialises in accounting, auditing, taxation, and governance. Her work on ethical practice, corporate governance, and nonprofit donor behaviour has appeared with publications across regional and Scopus-indexed journals. With extensive academic and industry experience, she bridges scholarship and practice and is dedicated to shaping principled, industry-ready graduates.

Presentation Synopsis: This study shows that higher-educated donors judge charities strongly on governance and adjust their giving accordingly. A survey with reliability checks assessed three factors—clear board roles, transparency, and effective board processes—against these donors’ expectations. Educated donors place more weight on compliance, prioritise accessible, timely reporting, and read well-structured boards as trust signals, leading to stronger and more sustained giving intentions. Charities should clarify responsibilities, formalise oversight, and report clearly; regulators should enforce consistent standards. The study links donor education to governance-sensitive giving, refining trust/signalling theory and offering practical steps for durable support.

 

Developing well-being in young people using generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI): A systematic literature review

1:50PM - 2:10PM

Presenter: Dr. Florence Ng

Presenter Bio: Dr. Florence Ng is an experienced business educator and Lecturer in Marketing at PSB Academy, Singapore. She teaches across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including modules in digital marketing, marketing strategy, and entrepreneurship. With a strong academic background in marketing and a deep commitment to learner well-being, Dr. Ng is currently pursuing a Master’s in Professional Education at the National Institute of Education. Her research interests include the integration of generative AI in learner support, youth mental health, and effective instructional design. She is especially passionate about exploring how technology can be used to enhance student engagement, motivation, and personal development.

Presentation synopsis: This presentation synthesizes findings from a systematic literature review investigating how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools—such as chatbots, robots, and virtual assistants—are being used to support the well-being of young people. Analyzing 69 empirical studies through a PRISMA-guided review, the research identifies key AI applications targeting outcomes including emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, social isolation, autism spectrum disorder, and body image concerns. While the majority of interventions showed short-term promise—especially those grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy—gaps were found in long-term effectiveness, theoretical integration, and user co-design. The presentation calls for greater collaboration with young consumers, stronger theoretical foundations in tool development, and ethical safeguards to ensure scalable, safe, and meaningful AI-driven well-being support for the next generation.

 

Leadership Styles and Innovation in Singapore’s Precision Engineering SMEs

2:10PM - 2:30PM

Presenter: Ms. Salitha Nair

Presenter Bio: committed and accomplished Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Coventry University's Business Marketing and Digital Marketing programs. With over two decades of experience at prestigious academic institutions in Malaysia and Singapore, this presenter is an expert in shaping the next generation of marketing leaders. Their approach focuses on creating a dynamic and stimulating learning environment, leveraging excellent communication skills and the implementation of innovative, effective teaching methodologies.

Presentation synopsis: This study examined the influence of leadership styles on innovation within Singapore's precision engineering SMEs, a sector critical to the national Smart Nation Vision. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research found that innovative leadership is strongly associated with organizational innovation. A key finding was the relational gap between managers and engineers; while managers focused on strategic processes, engineers placed a higher value on mentoring and emotional intelligence. The study concludes that effective leadership in this context requires a hybrid approach that integrates strategic creativity with technical competence and relational intelligence, offering a roadmap for leadership development and national policy.