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• Open Access Article Economics Development Studies

  Impact of Risk Management towards Sustainability of Microfinance Industry in Sri Lanka: A Case Study

  Gishan Illangakoon, S. M. Ferdous Azam, Adam Amril Jaharadak

  01-09

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  10.36923/ijsser.v3i4.117

  Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between risk management practices and the sustainability of the microfinance industry in Sri Lanka. Given the rapid growth of the microfinance sector over the past two decades, understanding how effective risk management contributes to long-term sustainability is crucial. The study employed a quantitative research design, utilizing simple regression analysis to explore the... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Public Administration

  Striking a Balance between Centralized and Decentralized Decision Making: A School-Based Management Practice for Optimum Performance

  Celinmar M. Cornito

  10-17

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  10.36923/ijsser.v3i4.122

  Abstract: : This study explores the balance between centralized and decentralized decision-making within school-based management systems. The aim is to identify how combining these approaches can enhance school autonomy, improve staff performance, and increase accountability. A systematic literature review was conducted, involving an extensive search of major academic databases. Out of 35,822 studies initially identified, 9 studies met the inclusion... [...] Read more

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• Open Access Article Sociology and Social Policy

  Preparedness of recovery to the vulnerability of climate change in the coastal areas in Bangladesh

  Mohammed Rokonuzzaman, Yuta Hattori

  18-26

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  10.36923/ijsser.v3i4.136

  Abstract: The purpose of this study is to assess the vulnerability of Bangladesh's coastal areas to natural disasters driven by climate change and to evaluate the effectiveness of current coping mechanisms. The research involved surveying farmers across eight coastal unions, focusing on their socio-economic characteristics, family size, income levels, and the impact of climate change on their livelihoods. The study employed a mixed-methods approach,... [...] Read more

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