Understanding Structural Equation Modeling : A Manual for Researchers

J.P. Verma, Ph.D., is the Vice Chancellor of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University of Assam. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mathematics of Jiwaji University. He was previously a faculty member at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) for 38 years. He served in several positions while at LNIPE, including  I/c Vice Chancellor, Head of the Department of Sports Psychology, Dean of Student Welfare, Director of the Centre for Advanced Studies, and Member of the Board of Management. One of his main research interests is sports statistics, which  aims to bring the rigor of research methodology to sports and physical education. 
Priyam Verma, Ph.D., is a post-doctoral fellow at the Aix-Marseille School of Economics. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Houston. He was previously an Instructor, Teaching Assistant, and Research Assistant  at the University of Houston. He was also the recipient of Dr. Walter J. Primeaux Jr. and Natalie A. Primeaux Scholarship awarded for most promising dissertation work in the 4th year. His primary research interests are macroeconomics, growth, trade, and geography.