Akamavi,.K. R, Mohamed, E., Pellmann, K. and T. Xu (2015) “Key Determinants of Customer Loyalty in the Low Cost Airline Business”, Tourism Management, Vol. 46, February, pp. 528-545
Boateng, A., Akamavi, R. K., & Ndoro, G. (2016). Measuring performance of non‐profit organisations: evidence from large charities. Business Ethics: A European Review, 25(1), 59-74.
Liu, Z., Xu, Y., Wang, P., & Akamavi, R.K. (2016). A pendulum gravity model of outward FDI and export. International Business Review, 25(6), 1356-1371
Ha, H. Y., K. Akamavi, R.K., J. Kitchen, P., & Janda, S. (2014). Exploring key antecedents of purchase intentions within different services. Journal of Services Marketing, 28(7), 595-606
Ha, H-Y., Akamavi, R. K. and Muthaly, S. (2008) “Alternative Explanations of Online Purchasing Behaviour: Comparison of Korean and Taiwanese Young Customers” European Journal of Marketing. 44( 6), 874-904
Ha, H-Y. and Akamavi, K.R. (2009) “Does Trust Matter? Evidence in a Repurchasing Context”, Seoul Business Journal, 15(1), 91-119
Akamavi, K. R (2005) “A Research Agenda for Investigation of Product Innovation in the Financial Services Sector” Journal of Services Marketing, 19(6), 359-378. (Lead article)
Akamavi, K. R. (2005) “Re-Engineering Service Quality Process Mapping: e-Banking Process” International Journal of Bank Marketing, Vol.23, No. 1, pp. 28-53
Akamavi, K. R., Mckevitt, A. and Boateng, A. (2004) Assessing The Francophone West Africa Market: An ETOP Analysis, Marketing Intelligence and Planning, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 455-471.
Boateng, A., Akamavi, K. R. and Henderson, R. (2002), "Joint Ventures in West Africa: Sources of Funding and Barriers to Finance" International Journal of Business Studies, Vol. 10, No1, pp. 59-72.
Akamavi K. R, Charrington, S, Gledhill, C and Cowie, S. (2001), “Process Mapping – Re-engineering the Opening Student Account Process: The Case Study of Lloyds TSB Bank”, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, Vol.5, No. 3, pp.246-262.
Akamavi K. R, Thwaites, D. and Burgess T. (1999a), “New Product Development in the Financial Services Sector”, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, Vol.3, No. 3, pp. 203-230.
Akamavi K. R, Thwaites, D. and Burgess T. (1999b), “Customer-Organisation Capabilities for New Product Development in the Financial Services Sector (Part 1)”, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 359-372.
Akamavi K. R, Thwaites, D. and Burgess T. (1999c), “Customer-Organisation Capabilities for New Product Development in the Financial Services Sector (Part 2)”, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, Vol.4, No. 1, pp.11-26.
Book Chapter:
Akamavi, R.K., Xu, Y. and Mitreva, H. (2015) How do pre-alliance motives and strategies affect post-alliance performance in the airline industry? A Future Research Agenda in Camillo, A.A. “Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management”. ISBN 9781466686069
Selected refereed publications in conference
Abror and Akamavi, R.K (2016) Psychological Safety and Self-Efficacy: A study in Indonesian companies, 7th International Research Meeting in Business and Management (IRMBAM-2016), 11-12 July 2016, 4 Boulevard Carabacel, 06000 Nice, France.
Abror and Akamavi, R.K (2016) Relationship between Psychological safety and Employee Well-being: A case of Listed Indonesian Firms. BAM 30th Annual Conference, Newcastle University, 6th - 8th September 2016, Newcastle United Kingdom
Abror and Akamavi, R.K (2015) Psychological Safety and Organizational Performance in Indonesia’s Companies: A preliminary findings, Asian Congress of Applied Psychology (ACAP), Orchard Road. Concorde International Hotel Chain - 100 Orchard Road, Singapore 23884, 19 & 20 May 2015.
Akamavi, R.K Hall, E. Mohamed, E.S. and Roushan, G. (2015) Impact of Heritage & Cultural Capital and Destination Passion, 37th ISMS Marketing Science Conference, Organised by Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel Thursday, Catonsville, MD 21128, June 18-20.
Yousefian, J. and Akamavi, R.K. (2015) The effect of role clarity and self-efficacy on value co-creation: the case of fitness centres, 23rd EASM Conference, Organised by UCD Centre for Sports Studies, Aviva Stadium in Dublin, 09-12 September 2015
Akamavi, R.K., Dwamena,Y.A., and Mohamed, E.S. (2014) Key Antecedents of Firm Performance: The Case of a Life Insurance Corporation in Ghana In: Nkum R.K., Nani G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere E., and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (Eds): The Role of African Researchers in the Socio–Economic Development of the Continent, 3rd Applied Research Conference in Africa. (ARCA) Conference, 7-9 August 2014, Accra, Ghana, Proceedings, pp. 249-259
Akamavi, R.K. and Xu, Y. (2014) Understanding Africa’s Business Environment: The Airline Industry, in Nwankwo S. and Ibey, K. The Routledge Companion to Business in Africa, pp. 87-101
Mohammed, E., Akamavi, R.K. (2013) Cognitive capital effect on customer satisfaction through the mediating role of service employee self-efficacy: The case of Egyptian financial services sector in the 6th International Conference on Services Management, organised by The Oxford School of Hospitality Management, UK, The Institute for International Management and Technology (IIMT)- & State University - USA, and The Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau (IFT)-China; Acapulco Holiday Resort, Catalkoy, Kyrenia, North Cyprus 23-25 June 2013. Best Paper Award
Yousefian,J. Akamavi, R.K., Jayawardhena, C. and Khavari , L. (2013) Value Co-Creation And Value Co-Destruction In The Sport Service Sector: Is Customer Engagement Always Beneficial?”, 2013 Annual European Association for Sport Management (EASM) Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11-15 2013
Akamavi, R.K., Bell, C. and Mohamed, E. (2012)The impact of brand knowledge & relationship on purchasing intentions: case of children’s entertainment sector, International Conference for Academic Disciplines, Multidisciplinary conference, Piazza della Calza6, Florence, Italy, 19-22 June 2012.
El Shaer, I. Augustyn, M. and Akamavi, R.K. (2012), The Effect of Infrastructure Quality Management Practices on Financial Performance through the Mediating Role of Core Quality Management Practices, International Conference on Excellence in Business, University of Sharjah, College of Business Administration, 09 -10 May 2012
Xu, T Tang, L. and Akamavi, R. K., (2011) Does policy matter? The Chinese outward FDI into Africa in Academy of International Business (UK & Ireland Chapter) 38th Annual Conference, International Business: New challenges, new forms, new practices, The University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh Business School, UK, 14-16 April 2011
Xu, T., Tang, L. and Akamavi, R. K. (2010) Exploring the determinants of Chinese outward FDI in Africa in Copenhagen Conference on Emerging Multinationals, Copenhagen. (November 2010).
Akamavi, K. R, Lerner, A., Reast, J. and Kitchen, P and Xu, T.Y. (2010) “The effect of brand equity on customer retention equity: Case of the UK supermarket Sector” in Brand New Territory - 6th International Conference of the Academy of Marketing's Brand, organised by AM SIG Brand Colloquium, ESADE- Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona, Spain): 9-10-11th April 2010.
Akamavi, R. K. and Mohamed, E. S. (2010) “The relationship between relational capital and customer commitment: Case of Egyptian financial services institutions” in AMA SERVSIG - International Service Research Conference (Porto, Portugal): June 17-19, 2010
Ekwulugo, F. and Akamavi, R. K. (2007) “The Level of Trust between the Ethnic Minority Micro Business Sector and Banks” First International Colloquium on "Ethnic Entrepreneurship and Management"(ICEEM' 07), Bradford Management School (22-23 March 07)
Akamavi, K. R, Crouch, K. and Boateng, A. (2005) “Relationship between Loyalty Card Ownership and Customer Loyalty: Case of Three Major UK Retailers” in the SERVSIG 2005 Research Conference, organised by the American Marketing Association (AMA) and The National University of Singapore, NUS Business School, Singapore, 2-4 June 05
Akamavi; K. R, Mckewitt, A. and Lodorfos, G. (2004) “Examination of External Opportunities and Threats Profile of the Eight New Central/ Eastern European States of the EU”, Academy of Marketing, organised by Gloucestershire University and AOM, Gloucester, July
Akamavi; K. R., Dawson, S. and Emery, J. (2004) ""Process Mapping - Re-engineering Client Relationship Process: The Case of Baker Harding Recruitment Services" QUIS9: The 9th International Research Symposium on Service Excellence in Management, organised by the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Service Research Center (CTF), Karlstad in University, Sweden in cooperation with Center for Services Leadership, Arizona State University, Arizona, USA and Warwick Business School,University of Warwick, UK; Karlstad University 15-18 June 2004.
Akamavi, K. R., Lodorfos, G. and Livesey K., (2003) "Antecedents of E-consumer Loyalty", Annual BAM 2003: Knowledge into Practice, organised by ' British Academy of Management & Leeds Metropolitan University, Harrogate, September 15th to 17th
Akamavi K. R. (2003) " Financial Product Innovation Management: Participative NPD Model” ”, in 2003 AMA Servsig Services Research Conference: Popping Corks on New Service Paradigms, organised by the American Marketing Association & Reims Management School, University of Reims, June 12-14, 2003.
Akamavi, K. R. and Sheard, M-P. (2003) "Relationship between Perceived Service Quality and Customer Loyalty”, in 2003 AMA Servsig Services Research Conference: Popping Corks on New Service Paradigms, organised by the American Marketing Association & Reims Management School, University of Reims, June 12-14, 2003
Akamavi K. R. (2002), “Integrative Model of Financial Product Innovation: Roles of Customer and Supportive Activities Unit” in Frontiers in Services Conference, organised by the American Marketing Association & Maastricht University (27-29/06/02)
Akamavi K. R. (2002), “Financial Product Innovation Management: Different Levels of Management Involvement in NPD Activities” International Conference: Beyond the Boundaries: Challenges of Leadership, Innovation and Technology, organised by Global Business and Technology Association, Rome (25-29/06/02)
Akamavi, K. R., Mckevitt, A. and Boateng, A. (2003) "Diagnosing the Business Environment in Francophone West Africa: ETOPA Framework, 4th Annual International Conference of IAAD: African Business and Development in the Global Economy, University of Westminster Business School, London (April 9-12, 2003)