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Prabalta Rijal is an esteemed journalist and author with over 15 years of experience in the media sector. Currently excelling as a part-time lecturer at the University of Information Technology and Management in Poland. Prabalta holds a Mestrado in Management and Quality Studies from Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula, and she’s pursuing a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management at Universidade de Aveiro. Her research focuses on sustainable business models for agroforestry residues to mitigate wildfire risks, aiming to bolster the circular bioeconomy and local economies. Her analytical prowess is evident in her peer-reviewed article, book, and active conference participations. Prabalta’s academic and professional journey, marked by numerous awards, positions her as a prime candidate for a PhD scholarship, committed to societal progress through continuous learning and research.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Prabalta Rijal

Citation names

  • Rijal, Prabalta

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
5E1F-454B-A5F0
ORCID iD
0000-0003-0704-4818

Knowledge fields

  • Social Sciences - Economics and Business - Business and Management

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Portuguese Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Nepali (Mother tongue)
Education
Degree Classification
2022/02/11 - 2026/01/31
Ongoing
Industrial Engineering and Management (Doutoramento)
Major in Management
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Economia Gestão e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal
2017/10/01 - 2019/10/22
Concluded
Management and Quality Studies (Mestrado)
Major in Management
Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula, Poland
"AN EVALUATION ON SUSTAINABILITY IMPACTS OF EU’S POLICY ON “SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF PLASTIC PACKAGING IN A CIRCULAR ECONOMY”" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Affiliation

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution
Employer
2024/01/01 - 2024/03/31 Lecturer (University Teacher) Wyzsza Szkola Informatyki i Zarzadzania w Rzeszowie, Poland

Other Careers

Category
Host institution
Employer
2018/02/01 - 2021/02/01 Professor do ensino básico e secundário (Professor do ensino básico e secundário) Coursein Warsaw, Poland
2016/06/01 - 2019/09/01 Professor do ensino básico e secundário (Professor do ensino básico e secundário) English Partner, China
2018/04/01 - 2019/08/01 Educador de infância (Educador de Infância) Korczak Szkola Montessori, Warsaw, Poland, Poland

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution
Employer
2018/08/04 - 2021/02/04 Head of Department for Content Creation and PR PassRight (Zisa Le), Poland

Others

Category
Host institution
Employer
2006/04/01 - 2015/04/25 TOT Trainer, Test Preparation Coordinator National Skills Training Association, Nepal
2009/07/01 - 2014/08/01 Journalist (Desk Editor) The Rising Nepal, Nepal
2006/06/01 - 2009/06/30 Journalist (Reporter) The Rising Nepal, Nepal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2022/02/17 - 2023/12/17 BioAgroFloRes - PCIF/GVB/0083/2019 : Modelo Sustentável de Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento da Biomassa Agroflorestal Residual Suportado numa Plataforma Web
Master Student Fellow
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial, Portugal
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT
Submitted
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Rijal, Prabalta. Sustainability in the EU. The Sustainable Management of Plastic Packaging in a Circular Economy. Germany: Grin Verlag. 2020.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Rijal, Prabalta; Carvalho, Helena; Matias, João; Garrido, Susana; Pimentel, Carina. "Drivers and Barriers for Sustainable and Efficient Biomass Valorization Processes". Paper presented in International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Lisbon, 2023.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Prabalta Rijal; Helena Carvalho; João Matias; Susana Garrido; Carina Pimentel. "Drivers and Barriers of Residual Agroforestry Biomass Valorization: A Bibliometric Analysis". Paper presented in FAIM Conference 2023, Porto, 2023.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-031-38165-2_102
  2. Prabalta Rijal; Helena Carvalho; João Matias; Azevedo, S.; Garrido, S.; Carina Pimentel. "Towards a Conceptual Framework for Agroforestry Residual Biomass Sustainable Business Models". Paper presented in 3rd International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability, Aveiro, 2022.
    10.1007/978-3-031-12914-8_17
Journal article
  1. Prabalta Rijal; University of Aveiro, Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism (DEGEIT), 3810-193 Aveiro,; Patricia Bras; Susana Garrido; João Matias; Carina Pimentel; Helena Carvalho; et al. "Residual Forestry Biomass Supply Chain: A Mapping Approach". International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 14 3 (2023): 244-256. http://dx.doi.org/10.24867/ijiem-2023-3-336.
    10.24867/ijiem-2023-3-336
Magazine article
  1. Rijal, Prabalta. "4 Reasons Live-Streaming Video Will Improve Your Business' Brand Awareness", Entrepreneur, 2020, https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/4-reasons-live-streaming-video-will-improve-your-business/358272.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/07/18 Developing a Business Model of Residual Agroforestry Biomass: Importance of Drivers, Barriers, and Supply Chain Mapping 6th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
NOVA University of Science and Technology (Lisbon, Portugal)
2023/06/02 Drivers and Barriers of Residual Agroforestry Biomass Valorization: A Bibliometric Analysis FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION AND INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING - FAIM 2023
ISEP Porto (Porto, Portugal)
2022/05/03 Towards a Conceptual Framework for Agroforestry Residual Biomass Sustainable Business Models 3rd International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/07/20 - Current Volunteered at the 6th International European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Lisbon in 2023. As a Volunteer I Managed the registration desk, welcomed attendees, provided necessary materials, handled on-site registrations, and answered queries. Assisted in coordinating conference proceedings, and guided attendees. I also hosted some of the proceedings and was also responsible for managing the photography during the conference.
Conference
6th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM), United States

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2021/11/11 - Current International Society for Circular Economy Affiliated Member

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2009/07/01 - 2014/08/01 As the Desk Editor for The Rising Nepal’s Detour Page I led a team of reporters and photojournalists. I allocated daily reporting tasks for the page, brainstormed ideas with the team regarding the main story of the day and ensured that the tasks for the day were all complete. I would also research, investigate and write investigative reports on various issues related to human rights, sustainable development, foreign affairs, travel, and tourism in Nepal. I was also responsible for the Design Page Layout of the Detour Page and story allocation. The Rising Nepal, Nepal
2006/06/01 - 2009/06/30 As a Reporter for the Travel, Tourism and Business Beat I would Write investigative reports on travel, and tourism Nepal, sustainable development practices and even on government policies. Apart from this I would do event reporting for my beat as well as the Foreign affairs beat.

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2024/01/01 - 2024/03/31 Part-Time (Winter) Ethics in the international business environment (Bachelor) Wyzsza Szkola Informatyki i Zarzadzania w Rzeszowie, Poland
2018/02/01 - 2021/02/01 As an ESL teacher specializing in reading and speaking classes, I helped young learners between the ages of 612 and 12-18 improve their English language skills in these areas. I also worked with teachers in China to develop the English language curriculum for their organizations and schools. Apart from this I also worked on developing teaching materials for the various lessons we designed as part of the curriculum. English as a Foreign language CourseinWarsaw, Poland
2016/06/01 - 2019/09/01 Online EFL and IELTS Instructor: As a ESL/EFL teacher specializing in test preparation, I helped young learners between the ages of 6-12 and 12-18 improve their English language skills. I also Helped students of all age groups iprepare for their IELTS exam. IELTS and English as a foreign Language English Partner, China
2018/04/01 - 2019/08/01 I worked with children between the ages of 3-8 and helped them learn English through various learning methods like total physical response. I also assessed their learning pattern and helped them overcome their difficulties. Similarly, I developed engaging lesson plans that helped foster independent learning and in just a week or two I had established a good rapport with all the children I worked with. English Korczak Szkola Montessori, Warsaw, Poland, Poland
2006/08/01 - 2015/09/01 As a TOT trainer I would prepare and host TOT seminars and workshops to train teachers in rural regions of Nepal on how to teach English as a second language. I would also work with them to refine learning tools and techniques. Measure effectiveness of learning and help improve their job-related skills. Teach the Trainer (TOT) courses in how to teach English as a foreign language to primary, high school teachers National Skills Training Academy, Nepal
Distinctions

Award

2023 Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM), United States
2022 Masters Fellowship
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT, Portugal
2019 Distinction in Masters Degree
Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula, Poland
2016 Best Teacher Award
English Partner, China