Abstract: This study examines the effects of human capital development and governance institutions on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using annual panel data from 41 countries covering the period 2010–2022, the study applies the System Generalised Method of Moments (System GMM) estimator to account for the dynamic nature of economic growth, unobserved country-specific heterogeneity, and potential endogeneity. The study measures human capital... [...] Read more

Abstract: As climate change intensifies, local governments have become increasingly important in translating national climate commitments into context-specific action, particularly in regions affected by institutional fragility and climate vulnerability. This study aims to examine how local climate initiatives contribute to climate policy implementation and multilevel governance integration in Egypt and Somalia. The two countries provide contrasting... [...] Read more

Abstract: This study examines the conditional effect of trade liberalization on economic growth in West Africa, with a particular focus on the moderating influence of institutional quality. A panel dataset covering 16 West African countries over the period 2017–2022 is employed to estimate a dynamic growth model using the System Generalized Method of Moments (System-GMM), which effectively addresses endogeneity and growth persistence. Robustness checks... [...] Read more

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, Lupu, and Creed, 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,... [...] Read more

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