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Open Access Article Economics

Construction of an Industry Cycle Indicator for Profitability Prediction Analysis of Aggregate Firms in Bangladesh

Maria Afreen
10-17
Abstract Views : 1023
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10.36923/ijsser.v2i4.76

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to construct a unique industry cycle indicator (ICI) for Bangladeshi aggregate firms within the industrial sector, aiming to provide early signals of industrial vulnerability, identify turning points, and evaluate predictive performance. The methodology involved constructing the ICI following the approach of the Conference Board (2000) and testing its robustness with a macro-stress test using lagged independent... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

Environmental and Socio-economic Impact Assessment in Hazaribag Area of Dhaka for Tannery Relocation

Ashik Iqbal, Md. Hasibul Hasan, M. Rasheduzzman, Shuva Ranjan Paul, Rubaiya Hamid
30-40
Abstract Views : 3836
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10.36923/ijsser.v5i1.184

Abstract: The study aims to assess the impact of tannery relocation on the environment, social and economic conditions, livelihood, and the perceptions of institutions and stakeholders in the Hazaribag area. This research seeks to understand both the positive and negative effects of relocation, particularly in terms of environmental improvement and socio-economic challenges. The study employs a mixed-method approach, including a field survey and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Effect of Substance Abuse on Nigeria’s Economic Performance

khayere Jossy Ijie, Abdurrauf Babalola, Muhammad Yelwa
34-43
Abstract Views : 3539
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10.36923/ijsser.v2i2.63

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of substance abuse on the real growth rate in Nigeria between 1993 and 2017. Specifically, it examines the period-based impact of substance abuse prevalence and the rehabilitation of individual drug addicts on the actual growth rate of the Nigerian economy. To achieve this, the study employs autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) and co-integration/bound test techniques to analyze the data... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

The Moderating Role Of Subjective Norms Between Online Shopping Behaviour And Its Determinants

Anam Bhatti, Hamza Akram
1-10
Abstract Views : 3482
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10.36923/ijsser.v2i2.52

Abstract: The primary aim of this study is to examine the influence of financial risk, privacy risk, and convenience risk on online shopping behavior in Pakistan, with subjective norms acting as a moderating factor. The study seeks to understand how these risks impact consumer behaviour and how social influences might alter these effects. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire survey method to collect data from university... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Social Sciences

Environmental And Health Implications of Waste Disposal Sites In The Lesotho Lowlands

Mamello Motaung, Hester Roberts, Pakiso Makhoahle
56-69
Abstract Views : 1208
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10.36923/ijsser.v6i2.270

Abstract: Many Southern African countries, including Lesotho, face severe health and environmental issues attributed to waste disposal. The purpose of this study is to assessed the environmental and health impacts on residents living in proximity to disposal sites in the lowlands of Lesotho. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, using a semi-structured questionnaire and observation method. A mapping device was used, and photographs were... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Government Health Expenditures on the Performance of the Health Sector in Nigeria

Gwaison Panan Danladi
39-49
Abstract Views : 1213
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10.36923/ijsser.v3i3.113

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of government health expenditures on the performance of the health sector in Nigeria over the period from 1979 to 2019. The study employs an ex-post facto research design and utilizes annual time series data obtained from the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin. To analyze the data, the dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS)... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Domestic Innovations In Developing Economies: Moderating Role of Country-Level Governance

Hannarong Shamsub
1-10
Abstract Views : 2911
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10.36923/ijsser.v5i1.179

Abstract: The study aims to explore whether country-level governance moderates the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and innovation in developing economies, extending beyond the typical examination of FDI's direct impact on innovation. Utilizing panel data from the World Bank Development Indicators and Worldwide Governance Indicators databases, covering 55 developing countries over a 25-year period from 1995 to 2019, the study... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

The Role of Collateralizable Asset, Profitability and Operating Cash Flow on Dividend Policy: A Study on ASEAN Non-Financial Companies

Arie Akbar, Moch Doddy Ariefianto
20-29
Abstract Views : 3968
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10.36923/ijsser.v5i1.183

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the influence of collateralizable assets, profitability, and operating cash flow on dividend policy among non-financial companies in the ASEAN region. Understanding these relationships can provide valuable insights for both investors and corporate management regarding the factors that drive dividend distribution decisions. The study utilizes a panel data set of ASEAN non-financial companies obtained from the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Social Sciences

Impact of Globalization, Women's Empowerment, and Maternal Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

kossi Ayenagbo
1-09
Abstract Views : 1782
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10.36923/ijsser.v4i2.157

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of globalization and women's empowerment on maternal health in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study utilizes a dynamic panel model applied to a sample of 37 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering the period from 2000 to 2017. For a more granular analysis, the sample is divided into four regional subgroups. The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator is employed for the overall African... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

Access to Credit on the Growth of Women Entrepreneurs in Jos, Plateau State: The Influence of Financial Support Services

Umejiaku, R.I.
24-33
Abstract Views : 669
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10.36923/ijsser.v2i1.51

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of financial support services and access to credit on the growth of women entrepreneurs in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design and applied multiple regression techniques for empirical analysis. Data were collected through document reviews and interviews with women entrepreneurs. The findings revealed that financial credit awareness has a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Increasing Impact of Spain on the Equity Markets of Brazil, Chile and Mexico During the Neoliberal Reforms of the 1990s

Andres Rivas, Rahul Verma, Antonio Rodriguez, Pedro H. Albuquerque
09-20
Abstract Views : 643
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10.36923/ijsser.v5i3.224

Abstract: The article examines stock index price responses in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico to those in the US, Spain, and four European countries during three sub-periods surrounding the neoliberal reforms of the 1990s: 1988 to 1994, 1995 to 1998, and 1999 to 2004. The methodology is empirical and uses time series analysis, in particular impulse response functions (IRFs) derived using vector autoregression (VAR) models. It finds that equity markets became... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Building Sustainability Resiliency During Post Covid World Focusing ESG And Climate Risk Issue

Maria Afreen
01-09
Abstract Views : 1266
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10.36923/ijsser.v3i3.108

Abstract: This study evaluates the impact of climate-related risks on global financial stability, emphasizing both physical and transitional risks. It explores the influence of these risks on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) goals, particularly within the context of the European Green Deal and post-COVID-19 recovery efforts. Utilizing a dynamic common factor model, the research analyzes time-series data from 2010 to 2019 to measure... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Foreign Reserve Accumulation Amidst Joint Shocks: Evidence from Exchange Rate Uncertainty and Oil Supply Shock in MENA Region

David UMORU, Beauty Igbinovia, Mohammed I. Umole, Timothy Igbafe ALIU
30-43
Abstract Views : 2559
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10.36923/ijsser.v8i1.330

Abstract: Despite significant research on oil price shocks and exchange rate dynamics, most studies examine these factors independently and focus on average effects, while conventional policy structures often treat these risks as weakly correlated, ignoring the compounding double-hit effect of synchronized shocks. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring the joint, asymmetric, and state-dependent impacts of oil supply shocks and exchange rate... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

Organizational Corruption Prevention, Internal Audit, and Sustainable Corporate Governance: Evidence from Omani Public Listed Companies

Ali Rehman
10-20
Abstract Views : 1837
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10.36923/ijsser.v4i2.159

Abstract: This study aims to examine the impact of fraud risk assessment (FRA) and internal audit activity (IA) on sustainable corporate governance (SCG) in publicly listed companies in Oman, through the lenses of Fraud Triangle Theory, Institutional Theory, and Agency Theory. The study also investigates the mediating role of IA between FRA and SCG. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, targeting members of the board of directors,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Social Sciences

Understanding AI Adoption In Education: The Role of Readiness, Confidence, And Social Influence Among Pakistani Students

Asad Ur Rehman , Muhammad Ali  Raza, Nasir Abbas
64-78
Abstract Views : 1281
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10.36923/ijsser.v7i1.300

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the key factors influencing Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in education among Pakistani university students. Specifically, it examines how AI Readiness (AIRD), AI Confidence (AICF), and Social Influence (SI) affect students’ Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU), and how these perceptions shape their Attitudes toward AI (ATT). The study also investigates the mediating roles... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

Factors Affecting Service Quality in a Saudi Hotel Industry: A Case Study in Albaha, Saudi Arabia

Adil Zia
21-31
Abstract Views : 1017
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10.36923/ijsser.v5i4.223

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing Service Quality (SQ) in hotels located in Albaha, Saudi Arabia, and to assess the extent of their impact. The study employs a quantitative research approach, collecting data from 500 customers using the SERVQUAL questionnaire, with 327 responses deemed suitable for analysis. Convenience sampling was utilized, and the data were analyzed using Smart PLS software, focusing on... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

Operational Risk Management And Performance of Cooperative Microfinance In Thailand

Haris Annannab, Arpah Abu Bakar, Shazida Jan Bt. Mohd Khan
18-25
Abstract Views : 2131
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10.36923/ijsser.v4i1.148

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of operational risk management (ORM) on the performance of cooperative microfinance institutions, with a particular focus on the moderating role of specialization in this relationship. Using a quantitative research approach, survey questionnaires were distributed to 455 senior officers from savings and credit cooperative microfinance service providers (MSPs) in Thailand. Data analysis was... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Unveiling the Dynamics of Women's Self-Help Groups: Exploring Socio-Economic and Socio-Psychological Factors in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia

Nebeyu Yohannes Wassie, Daniel Tefera Abebe
01-10
Abstract Views : 780
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10.36923/ijsser.v6i1.244

Abstract: The study aimed to address the critical research gap in understanding the effectiveness of Group Dynamics (GD) within Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Ethiopian context. Specifically, it sought to examine the extent to which socioeconomic and sociopsychological variables predicted group dynamics and how well these dynamics predicted attitudes among SHG members. A correlational design was employed to investigate the relationships between... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Health Status in Sub-Saharan Africa: What Role for Governance?

kossi Ayenagbo
1-08
Abstract Views : 1107
Download :694
10.36923/ijsser.v4i3.167

Abstract: This study aims to empirically investigate how governance affects the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on infant and child mortality rates. The study employs an econometric approach, using a dynamic panel model for 44 Sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2002 to 2019. The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is applied to address potential endogeneity issues and to produce... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Human Capabilities and Instrumental Freedoms Relationship: An Empirical Investigation

Nour Eddine Aguenane
12-22
Abstract Views : 954
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10.36923/ijsser.v2i3.65

Abstract: This study aims to explore the role of instrumental freedoms in enhancing human capabilities and the process of human development. Specifically, it examines the effects of political freedoms, economic facilities, transparency guarantees, social opportunities, and protective security on health, education, housing, employment, and communication and mobility capabilities. The study employs a hierarchical structural model using the partial least... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

COVID-19 And The Informal Sector In South Africa: Lessons, Challenges And Benefits

Marry Selosebe Malemela, Modupi Selepe
1-16
Abstract Views : 1241
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10.36923/ijsser.v7i1.264

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on informal trading in South Africa. This paper argues that the phenomenon of unemployment has always been a factor that pushes people to become informal traders, pre and post-COVID-19 outbreak in South Africa. However, as far as Covid-19 could have posed critical to the nation’s economy, this paper further asserts that the covid-19 brought major positive contributions to the citizenry,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Social Sciences

Wellbeing determinants of household’s ability to make ends meet – A hierarchical regression model for Abu Dhabi

Masood Badri, Hamad Aldhaheri, Mugheer Alkhaili, Guang Yang, Muna Albahar, Asma Alrashdi, Alanoud...
27-39
Abstract Views : 956
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10.36923/ijsser.v4i3.175

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the key factors influencing the ability of households in Abu Dhabi to maintain a subsistence standard of living, particularly focusing on how various socio-demographic and well-being determinants impact this ability. The study utilizes data from 38,124 employed heads of households who participated in the Abu Dhabi Quality-of-Life (QoL) survey conducted in 2021. A hierarchical regression model was... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Social Sciences

When Co-Parenting Becomes A Battlefield: The Impact of A High-Conflict Divorce on Father–Child Relationships

Nathaniel Phuti Kgadima, Andrew Spaumer
1-09
Abstract Views : 2397
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10.36923/ijsser.v8i2.326

Abstract: Fathers are traditionally seen as the patriarchal heads of households. However, in many societies, mothers exert substantial influence over the extent of paternal involvement post-divorce. Non-resident fathers often face significant barriers, particularly maternal gatekeeping, which limits access to their children and undermines their parental role. These dynamics contribute to persistent societal narratives that depict such fathers as... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Business Management and Administration

Physical Asset Management Practices And Quality Service Delivery In Local Governments In Mid North Sub-Region Of Uganda

Peter Adoko Obicci
1-07
Abstract Views : 728
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10.36923/ijsser.v1i3.39

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish how physical asset management practices affect quality service delivery in local governments in the mid-north sub-region of Uganda. This study aimed to fill the gap in understanding the weight of excellent physical assets on service delivery. The research specifically focused on four key aspects of physical asset management: lifecycle planning, risk management, information management, and performance... [...] Read more

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
Abstract Views : 1972
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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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