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South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics

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Ritual Transformation and Symbolic Continuity in Batak Toba Wedding Practices among the Jabodetabek Diaspora

Amelia Desi Nataline Tambunan, Murhadi & Lyly Soemarni · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aims: This study aims to analyze the implementation of Batak Toba traditional wedding rituals in diaspora settings, identify the forms of transformation that occur, examine their impact on symbolic meanings and cultural values, and explore the potential of ritual elements as inta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61327

The Evolution of Sustainable Tourism in Indonesia (2005–2025): Community-based Approaches, Policy Challenges, and Future Opportunities

Asep Parantika, Ramang H. Demolingo & Baskoro Harwindito · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Sustainable Tourism in Indonesia has shifted from mass tourism toward community-based and sustainability-oriented approaches to address post-pandemic economic recovery, environmental preservation, cultural protection, and local community empowerment through tourism vi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51325

Unfolding Assam’s Rice Economy: Has Summer Rice Become a Major Contributor?

Dharitri Gogoi & Prasanta Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Being the backbone of Assam economy, agriculture plays the dominant role where more than 70% people of the total population engaged in this sector. Varieties of rice crop are cultivated in different season of the year in the state. Majorly it has been divided into three types, na...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51324

The Effect of Decentralization, Information Technology Utilization and Task Allocation on Managerial Performance

Husna Dyah Aryanti, Lilis Ardini & Kurnia Kurnia · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Managerial performance within an organization is crucial, as effective performance contributes to the competitive advantage of the organization.  Although previous studies have investigated decentralization and information technology in relation to managerial performance, inconsi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51323

Professional Development, Perceived Readiness and Instructional Practices of Inclusive Education Teachers

Glenn C. Maratas & Minguela S. Ting · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Professional development and perceived readiness shape the inclusive instructional practices of secondary teachers amid the implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum in the Philippines. Aims: This study investigates the relationship between professional development, pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51322

Female Education and Conflict Dynamics in the Lake Chad Basin

Wambo Seumou Paul & Ngouhouo Ibrahim · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The Lake Chad Basin faces persistent armed conflict and humanitarian instability, while extremely low levels of female education may contribute to the continuation of violence and socioeconomic fragility across the region.This study examines the association between female educati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51321

Trends, Regional Concentration, and Complaint Composition in India’s E-Commerce Sector: Evidence from National Consumer Helpline Data

Mohd Faishal & Imtipong Longkumer · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: The rapid expansion of e-commerce in India has transformed consumer markets while simultaneously intensifying concerns around consumer protection, grievance redressal, and platform accountability. Despite growing scholarly interest in online complaint behavior and dig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51320

An Empirical Study of Herding Behavior, Gender Differences, and Investment Barriers in Mutual Fund Decisions: Evidence from Teachers in Semi-Rural North-East India

Utpal Sarkar & Ajit Chandra Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Mutual fund investment behavior among semi-rural teachers in India is shaped not only by financial awareness but also by herding tendencies, gender differences, and social influences. This study examines the behavioral and demographic factors influencing mutual fund investment de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51317

Impact of Economic Development and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Urban Green Innovation in Selected Cities of China’s Yangtze River Delta

Junlong Tian · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Against the background of global low-carbon transition and China’s high-quality development strategy, urban green innovation has become a core driving force for sustainable economic growth. Taking 41 cities in China’s Yangtze River Delta from 2009 to 2022 as the research sample,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51318

Aggressive Leadership and Its Impact on Employees and Organizational Effectiveness: A Qualitative Observational Study

Ferudz V. Nuño- Jadjulie & Adahlia T. Basco · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aggressive leadership is a directive and control-oriented leadership style characterized by forceful communication, unilateral decision-making, and limited employee participation. While often justified in high-pressure environments to improve efficiency and discipline, its impact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51319