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 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 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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of selected commodity ratios and the exchange rate on the return on investment in agriculture and animal feed companies in Indonesia. The study employs the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) methodology, analyzing both monthly and daily data from 2014 to 2021, with a specific focus on the periods before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal... [...] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of social media usage on family communication among Chinese adolescents. The research specifically aimed to understand the frequency of social media use among this group and how it affects their interactions with family members. The study employed a qualitative research approach, gathering data through in-depth interviews with seven Chinese adolescents. Thematic analysis was used to... [...] 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