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    <book-id book-id-type="doi">10.5281/zenodo.22971590</book-id>
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      <book-title>Interdisciplinary Dimensions of Contemporary Research - Marketing and Digital Business Perspectives</book-title>
    </book-title-group>
    <contrib-group>
      <contrib contrib-type="editor">
        <name><surname>Dheenadhayalan</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name>
        <role>Editor</role>
      </contrib>
      <contrib contrib-type="editor">
        <name><surname>Sampathkumari</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name>
        <role>Editor</role>
      </contrib>
    </contrib-group>
    <pub-date publication-format="print">
      <month>09</month>
      <year>2026</year>
    </pub-date>
    <isbn publication-format="print">978-81-180903-0-4</isbn>
    <publisher>
      <publisher-name>Social Science Researchers Foundation</publisher-name>
      <publisher-loc>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India</publisher-loc>
    </publisher>
    <edition>First Edition</edition>
    <self-uri xlink:href="https://ssresearchersfoundation.in/Published-Books/interdisciplinary-dimensions-of-contemporary-research-marketing-and-digital-business-perspectives.html"/>
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        <title-group><title>Changing Consumer Behaviour in the Age of Social Media in India</title></title-group>
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          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Singh</surname><given-names>Aishwarya</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>8</fpage><lpage>12</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>The Impact of Digital Marketing Strategies on Consumer Buying Behaviour in the Retail Industry</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Jaffarali</surname><given-names>B.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>13</fpage><lpage>21</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Metrics That Matter, Mastering the Future of Marketing Analytics</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Varsha</surname><given-names>R.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sreelakshmi</surname><given-names>S. P.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Silpa</surname><given-names>M.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>22</fpage><lpage>26</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Consumer Satisfaction Towards Online Shopping</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sheeba Mary</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>27</fpage><lpage>32</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Consumer Behaviour of Gen Z Freelancers in the Emerging Digital Marketing Ecosystem</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Khousalya</surname><given-names>P.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>33</fpage><lpage>40</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Challenges in Employer Branding</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Raghuram</surname><given-names>R.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>41</fpage><lpage>50</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Digital Transformation in Startups and Large Industries: An Analysis of the AI Adoption Gap</title></title-group>
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          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ahamad</surname><given-names>Adeeba</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Raghu</surname><given-names>Guda</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Naveen</surname><given-names>N.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <title-group><title>Psychological Orientation of Indian Farmers and Marketing Strategies in Agribusiness</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Kalaiselvan</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <title-group><title>Consumer Behaviour and Market Dynamics</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Salomy</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>67</fpage><lpage>73</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Factors Influencing Purchase Intention Towards Electric Two Wheeler Vehicles in Kalaburagi City</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Police Patil</surname><given-names>Ramesh S.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Biradar</surname><given-names>Sharanagoud S.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <title-group><title>Analyzing Consumer Purchase Intentions Through Sponsored vs. Organic Influencer Marketing Content</title></title-group>
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          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Khandelwal</surname><given-names>Rishita</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Pareek</surname><given-names>Aditi</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <title-group><title>The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Consumer Purchase Decisions: A Secondary Data Analysis</title></title-group>
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          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ramachandran</surname><given-names>N. V.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <title-group><title>Understanding the Modern Buyer: How Consumer Habits Drive Today&#x2019;s Markets</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sarvade</surname><given-names>Shakti</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>94</fpage><lpage>99</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>AI and Consumer Behaviour: Understanding the Role of Trust in Responsible Marketing</title></title-group>
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          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Padmavathi</surname><given-names>R.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Gurunathan</surname><given-names>A.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>100</fpage><lpage>106</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Sustainable Packaging, Perceived Social Responsibility, Consumer Satisfaction, and Consumer Loyalty: A Systematic Literature Review</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sujatha</surname><given-names>M. B.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Shanthi</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <title-group><title>Institutional Support for Startups: A Conceptual Framework for Incubated and Non-Incubated Ventures</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Parmar</surname><given-names>Monali Ghanshyam</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>113</fpage><lpage>120</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Fintech and Consumer Financial Behaviour</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Madhumitha</surname><given-names>L.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>121</fpage><lpage>126</lpage>
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    <book-part id="ch18" book-part-type="chapter">
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        <title-group><title>Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Jayasri</surname><given-names>R.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Rajesh</surname><given-names>Rajshree</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>127</fpage><lpage>134</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Algorithmic Consumer Behavior: Examining AI-Driven Personalization, Trust Dynamics, and Brand Engagement in Contemporary Digital Commerce</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Akshidha</surname><given-names>A.</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>135</fpage><lpage>141</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Financial Literacy and AI Awareness Among School and College Students of India</title></title-group>
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          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ameriya</surname><given-names>Tanisha</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Rungta</surname><given-names>Kanishk</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sharma</surname><given-names>Siddharth</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>142</fpage><lpage>148</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Contemporary Research &#x2013; Commerce</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Hemalatha</surname><given-names>G.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>149</fpage><lpage>155</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>A Study on Problems and Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Vilavancode Taluk</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ramola Ponmalar</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>156</fpage><lpage>161</lpage>
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    <book-part id="ch23" book-part-type="chapter">
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        <title-group><title>Entrepreneurship and Innovation</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Rekha</surname><given-names>H.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sobiya</surname><given-names>S. L.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>162</fpage><lpage>166</lpage>
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    <book-part id="ch24" book-part-type="chapter">
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        <title-group><title>Marketing Mix</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Abirami</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>167</fpage><lpage>172</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Building Digital Trust: Safety Education, Cyber Risk Management and Fraud Detection</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Manjunatha</surname><given-names>M. K.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Shivu</surname><given-names>M.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sakshi</surname><given-names>H.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Chandru</surname><given-names>N.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Srikanta Prasad</surname><given-names>M. N.</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>173</fpage><lpage>177</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Cyberbullying and Online Harassment Among Youth</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Manjunatha</surname><given-names>M. K.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Punyakesh Gowda</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Aishwarya</surname><given-names>P. J.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Deekshith</surname><given-names>C. R.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sharath</surname><given-names>T. S.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Chandu</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>178</fpage><lpage>182</lpage>
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        <title-group><title>Issues and Challenges of Social Media</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Manjunatha</surname><given-names>M. K.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Punyakesh Gowda</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Pallavi</surname><given-names></given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Thanmay Gowda</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Nithin</surname><given-names>S.</given-names></name></contrib>
        </contrib-group>
        <fpage>183</fpage><lpage>186</lpage>
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    <book-part id="ch28" book-part-type="chapter">
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        <title-group><title>Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Dynamics: The Impact of BNPL Financial Services on Unplanned Debt Accumulation Among Gen Z and Millennial Consumers</title></title-group>
        <contrib-group>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Harikesavan</surname><given-names>D.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Maria Doss</surname><given-names>P.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Dheenadhayalan</surname><given-names>V.</given-names></name></contrib>
          <contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Jeyaraj</surname><given-names>S. S.</given-names></name></contrib>
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        <fpage>187</fpage><lpage>196</lpage>
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