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Why Does the Gender Wage Gap Persist? Sectoral Segregation and Structural Discrimination in Mexico

Ramiro Esqueda-Walle · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Women’s incorporation into the Mexican labour market has occurred within unequal gender relations that concentrate them in low-paid occupations with limited mobility, while substantial wage differentials favouring men persist despite regulatory advances and women’s rising educati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71449

Perceptions of the Importance of Audit Dimensions in Supporting Sustainable ‎Development: Evidence from Iraq

Ali Ahmed Mohammed · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Recent studies have emphasised the growing importance of auditing in supporting sustainability governance and organisational accountability. According to the International Federation of Accountants, auditing functions play a critical role in enhancing transparency, improving stak...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71448

Industry Specific Framework for Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Project Risk, Cost and Schedule Management

Richard Bill Owusu Darko, Gershom Randy Mensah & Yetunde Omoyiwola Fawehinmi · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing project management practice, particularly in relation to project risk, cost and schedule management. However, the reviewed literature indicates that existing applications and adoption approaches remain fragmented across sec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71447

FMCG Distributors Perspectives on Marketing Constraints and Operational Inefficiencies in Rural FMCG Networks

S. Jothipriya & J. Josephine Daisy · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Rural FMCG distribution networks in India operate under structurally constrained market conditions where distributors function as the principal executional link between manufacturers and fragmented retail systems. The study aims to investigate the relationship between marketing c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71446

An Empirical Analysis of Factors Affecting Gross Domestic Savings in India (1991 to 2023)

Ruchika Pandey, Nidhi Singh & N. M. P. Verma · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study examines the factors associated with gross domestic savings in India during 1991–2023. Gross domestic savings provide an important source of domestic resources for investment, capital formation and economic growth, especially in a developing economy where reliance on e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71444

Investigating the Role of Economic Elements in Shaping the Trade Balance, and Reviewing the Twin-deficit Model and the Marshall-Lerner Condition: An Econometric Study on Bangladesh

Md. Aminul Islam, Mst. Umma Kulsum & K.M. Rahmatullah Rahat · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study investigates the role of selected macroeconomic variables in shaping the trade balance of Bangladesh over the period 1980-2024. The analysis considers the exchange rate, budget deficit, terms of trade, inflation and economic growth as explanatory variables, with the tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71445

Does Corporate Governance Drive Financial Performance? Empirical Evidence from Palestinian Non-Financial Listed Firms

Monther Eldaia · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study examines the effect of selected corporate governance mechanisms on the financial performance of non-financial companies listed on the Palestine Exchange during 2017-2024. The analysis focuses on board independence, gender diversity, foreign board membership, firm size...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i71443

Availability of Green Skilled Labour for Sustainable Building Development in Nigeria

Comfort Olubunmi Ade-Ojo & Israel Paul Stephen · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study examined the availability of green-skilled labour for sustainable building development in Nigeria, with specific emphasis on construction firms operating in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos State. The research addressed the nature, accessibility and competency prof...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61441

Impact of Global Oil Market Shocks on Macroeconomic Variables in Nigeria: An SVAR Approach

Sodik Adejonwo Olofin & Olaolu Richard Olayeni · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study examines the effects of structural shocks in the global oil market on Nigeria’s key macroeconomic variables. Recognising that oil price movements reflect diverse underlying forces, the analysis distinguishes between oil supply shocks, aggregate demand shocks, and oil-s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61442

Effect of Electronic Banking Channels on Commercial Banks’ Liquidity in Nigeria

Charles Ifeanyi Anumaka, Felicia Nonye Egbeh, Deborah Ngozi Umah & Adesegun Nurudeen Osijirin · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Advances in information and communication technology and globalisation have encouraged Nigerian banks to adopt electronic banking services, including automated teller machines, mobile banking and internet banking. These innovations have improved service delivery, but they may als...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61440

Structural Oil Market Shocks, Exchange Rate Dynamics, and Market-Based Economic Activity in Nigeria: Evidence from SVAR and NARDL Models

Sodik Adejonwo Olofin & Olaolu Richard Olayeni · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study examines how structurally identified global oil market shocks influence market-based economic activity in Nigeria, with attention to exchange-rate dynamics and asymmetric transmission. Monthly data from January 1999 to April 2026 were analysed using a Structural Vector...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61439

Exploring the Factors Influencing AI Adoption in the Vietnamese Garment Industry: The Role of Technological Readiness and Environmental Pressure

Ananta Kumar Kar & Truong Pham Phu An · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly discussed as a technology that can support operational improvement, production planning, quality control, and competitiveness in manufacturing industries. In the Vietnamese garment industry, however, evidence on the factors associated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61437

AI-Driven Brand Communication: Power, Trust and Identity in Digital Marketing Ecosystems

Godwin Okwara, Aladeotan Kehinde Omolara, Moyosoreoluwa Odugbesan, Rahmat Kofoworola Sanusi, Adeshewa O. Ibrahim & Adetomiwa Adesokan · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping digital brand communication by redistributing communicative power among brands, platforms, algorithms and consumers. This review critically examines how AI-mediated tools influence power, trust and identity within digital marketing ecosys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61436

The Impact of Viral Marketing on the Competitiveness of Iraqi Private Colleges: An Applied Study

Rosa Saeed Abdulhadi Abdullah & Ayman Read Abd · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Background: Interest in viral marketing has increased in higher education because digital platforms enable institutions to disseminate information quickly, interact with stakeholders and support low-cost promotional activities. In Iraqi private colleges, however, the relationship...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61435

Cloud-Based HRIS Attributes and User Satisfaction in a Higher Education Institution

Anthony A. Atterviry III & Toni Rose T. Fabroa · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) have advanced from compliance tools into strategic assets that optimize organizational performance. However, while employees generally perceive these systems as useful, differences in satisfaction often arise from role-based access constr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61434