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• Open Access Article Psychology

  The Hidden Costs of Success: The Impact of Professional Careers on Parenting and Child Well-Being in Professional Families

  Calphurnia Mmathato Rammutla

  1-10

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  10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.284

  Abstract: This systematic review examines how professional parents manage parenting responsibilities amid demanding work schedules and increasing career pressures. In recent years, much of professional parents' time has been consumed by work-related obligations, often at the expense of parenting and family engagement. This imbalance is reflected in parents’ behaviors towards their children, as the pursuit of professional success frequently carries... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

  How Good Is Entrepreneurs' Optimism For Creative Performance? Role Of Entrepreneurs' Experience And Environmental Dynamics

  Ahmad Adeel , Samreen Batool

  11-23

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  10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.281

  Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between entrepreneurs’ dispositional optimism and the creative performance of their new ventures. While optimism is generally regarded as a positive entrepreneurial trait, this research explores whether excessive optimism may, under certain conditions, undermine creative outcomes. Drawing on social cognitive theory, the study surveyed 1,000 new ventures across Pakistan using a stratified random... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Psychology and Organizational Behavior

  Under Pressure to Perform: How Social Cues in Academia Shape Perfectionism Among Early-Career Scholars

  Muhammad Naveed

  24-36

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  10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.314

  Abstract: Perfectionism is increasingly recognized as a socially driven psychological experience shaped by workplace environments. Drawing on and extending the dual-cycle model of perfectionism developed by Goodwin et al. (2025), this qualitative study investigates how social cues within academia influence the development of maladaptive and adaptive perfectionism among early-career scholars. Based on in-depth interviews with 42 participants, including... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Development Studies

  Strategic Human Resource Management and Brain Drain in Nigeria: An Empirical Study of Retention Practices and Workforce Mobility (2020–2024)

  Onimajesin Salihu Isiaka

  37-49

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  10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.313

  Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices and the ongoing brain drain of skilled professionals in Nigeria. Drawing on Human Capital Theory and Strategic HRM frameworks, the research employs a mixed-methods design that integrates quantitative labor market data from 2020 to 2024 with qualitative insights from 80 participants, including HR professionals and expatriates. The findings... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Economics

  Determinants of Takaful Demand: The Role of Macroeconomic and Human Development Indicators in Muslim Countries

  Zainab Arshad, Sajid Mohy Ul Din

  50-58

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  10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.278

  Abstract: This study investigates the macroeconomic and socio-economic determinants influencing the demand for Takaful (Islamic insurance) across selected Muslim countries between 2004 and 2016. Despite the growing global interest in Islamic finance, Takaful remains underdeveloped compared to other sectors such as Islamic banking and Sukuk. This research aims to identify the key factors affecting Takaful uptake by examining the effects of real interest... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Communication Studies

  An Analysis of Factors Affecting Media Freedom At The South African Broadcasting Corporation

  Tumelo Modiba, Charity Lufuno Manwadu

  59-67

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  10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.312

  Abstract: This study used a descriptive research design and qualitative research methodologies to investigate the factors affecting media independence at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. The study employed purposive sampling to pick four directors, four editors, and four journalists from the South African Broadcasting Corporation utilizing non-probability selection. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. The results indicate... [...] Read more

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