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Testing the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) for the United States

Esther Omolade Soyode & Zainab Olayemisi Afolabi · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

This study empirically tests the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis for the United States using annual data from 1971 to 2021. The EKC posits an inverted U-shaped relationship where economic growth initially exacerbates environmental degradation before eventually mitiga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112059

Human Resource Practices, Employee Commitment and Performance in Kenya

Ekonit John Komol, Peter Nderitu Githaiga & Peter Mwai Kinuthia · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the mediating role of employee commitment on the relationship between human resource practices and employee performance in Turkana County. This study adopted explanatory survey design.  The study used a sample of 362 employees. This st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112052

Artificial Intelligence and Its Implications for Banking and Finance in Indonesia

Farhat Imteyaz, Rizwan Qasim, Dastgir Alam, Irshad Ahmad & Warisha Faheem · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

The present study examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption on the performance of Indonesia's banking and financial sectors. By comparing data from the World Bank, CEIC, BIS, and Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) during the pre-AI (2002–2018) and post-AI (2019–2023)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112053

From Reputation to Value: The Strategic Role of CSR in Enhancing Firm Performance in Indonesia

Yuniarti, Mustaruddin & Helma Malini · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

Aims: This study investigates whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) mediates the effect of firm reputation on firm value in publicly listed companies in Indonesia. Study Design: This study adopts a quantitative descriptive approach employing a panel data regression design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112050

Macroeconomic Policy Trade-offs: Fuel Price Dynamics and Industrial Production Growth in India

Shivam Agarwal & Rachna Mujoo · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

This research investigates the complex interplay between fuel inflation, industrial production growth, and overall inflation in India, given the economy's high dependence on fuel imports. Using monthly time-series data from April 2012 to December 2023 for Crude Oil Price (COP) in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112051

Effects of an E-Procurement System on the Performance of Public Procurement in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: A Case of Mbeya City Council

Ismail Amiri Kangungu, Yasinta Kassimba & Theobald Kipilimba · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

The increasing adoption of e-procurement systems by local governments underscores the need to understand its impact on public procurement performance, particularly in enhancing transparency and accountability. While existing studies highlight the positive effects of e-procurement...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112047

Balancing Deregulation and Risk: A Framework for AI Deployment in U.S. Municipal Governance

Bolouboye Micah Eradiri · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

Purpose: This study addresses the critical challenge of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into U.S. municipal governance. It seeks to balance the innovation potential of AI, highlighted by federal initiatives like Executive Order 14179, against significant risks to data se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112048

Gender Gap in Digital Financial Services: In Search of Financial Inclusivity in Indian Sundarban

Anindya Basu, Susmita Sengupta, Shovan Ghosh, Mausumi Kar & Sanat Kumar Guchhait · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

India is on the progressive path of development and its rural population is an integral part of the growth trajectory. As India gears up for an era of increased digitalization, the issue of digital banking, specifically in rural areas is the need of the hour for financial inclusi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112046

Factors Shaping the Adoption of LPG for Cooking in Urban Tanzania: Evidence from Geita Municipal

Salumu Athumani Ally & Jacob John Kilamlya · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

The global shift towards sustainable energy systems positions the adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a critical objective. However, a significant disparity exists between these international efforts and the persistent dominance of traditional biomass fuels, such as fire...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112044

E-Banking Trends in India's Retail Banking: Impact of Demonetization on Consumer Behavior

Jahangir Ansari · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

Demonetization, announced in India on November 8, 2016, marked a turning point for the country’s financial ecosystem, significantly influencing consumer behavior in retail banking. This paper examines the evolving E-Banking trends in India's retail banking sector, emphasizing the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112045

Factors Influencing the Level of Sustainability Report Disclosure: A Case of Construction Companies Listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange

Jauhar An Nahya & Wahidahwati · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

Aims: This study was conducted to examine the factors influencing sustainability report disclosure. The independent variables were profitability, intellectual capital, leverage, company activities, company size, audit committee, and board of directors. The dependent variable, sus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112041

ESG Score and Financial Performance in Indonesian Energy Companies: The Moderating Role of Digital Transformation

Muqniatul Husniyah, Putri Amalia Firdausi, Nawirah & Wuryaningsih · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

This study examines the influence of ESG Score on the financial performance of Indonesian energy companies, with Digital Transformation as a moderating variable. Theoretically, the study is grounded in Stakeholder Theory and the Resource-Based View (RBV), emphasizing ESG as a str...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112042

Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior in Explaining Malaysian Tourists’ Revisit Intention to Temajuk Beach

Udin Saryono, Jamal Abdul Nasir Bin Shaari & Heriyadi · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

Aims: This study aims to examine the factors influencing Malaysian tourists’ revisit intention to Temajuk Beach by extending the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with additional variables destination image, satisfaction, and local food affinity to provide a more comprehensive und...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112043

Policies and Employee Performance: Evidence from Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

Obadia Kipsang Yego, Priscilla Wanjiku Ndegwa & James Odhiambo Oringo · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

This study examined the influence of welfare policies on employee performance within the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service. Guided by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the research explored how health insurance coverage, retirement planning support, and educati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i112037