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

Abstract: The quality of relationship marketing theory is still vaguely relevant to business-to-business transactions for a new product. This study aims to investigate the quality of relationships associated with new product buying and selling transactions, in terms of their importance for assessing the success of products in the traditional market among wholesalers. Qualitative research methods are applied using phenomenology and pragmatic approaches.... [...] Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of the pink marketing mix on creating women's loyalty, specifically focusing on Maybelline New York beauty products in the Kurdistan Region. The fundamental question addressed is: Does the pink marketing mix of Maybelline New York beauty products significantly affect women's loyalty in the Kurdistan Region? An analytical-descriptive approach was applied, and data were collected through a questionnaire... [...] Read more