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Corporate Social Responsibility in the Banking Sector of Bangladesh: Managerial Perceptions

Md. Solaiman Chowdhury, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Nurul Islam Nepo, Md. Enamul Haque, Iqbal Hossain Moral & Atikur Rahman · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly vital for businesses to operate ethically and contribute to societal development. In Bangladesh, CSR has evolved from charity to a broader sense of responsibility, with growing recognition of its importance in addressing socio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21261

Climate Shocks, Employability and Gender Inequality in the Labor Market in Togo

Mikémina Pilo, Essowè-Mawaï Serge Meatchi & Abdou-Fataou Tchagnao · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This research aims to analyze the effect of climate shocks on employability and gender inequalities in the labor market in Togo. In order to achieve this, the logit model was used to estimate the effect of climate shocks on the employability of men and women, and then the non-lin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21260

Beyond Affordability: The Determinants of Private Healthcare Utilisation in Rural Uttar Pradesh

Anjali Mishra · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aims: This study examines the determinants of healthcare utilisation in rural Uttar Pradesh with a particular focus on the role of educational attainment in influencing the choice between private and government healthcare facilities. Study Design: Cross-sectional empirical study....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11259

The Effects of Board and Executive Incentive Systems on Corporate Growth: Evidence from China’s Agricultural and Agro-processing Industry

Zhe-Xuan Shen · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aims: It tests the impact of board governance and executive incentive mechanisms on corporate growth, as well as their contemporaneous and lagged effects. Place and Duration of Study: Studying at Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College since September 2022., Methodology: Taking A-s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11258

Drinking Water Availability and Accessibility in Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

S.Ganesan & S.Saranya · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Water is the most valuable natural resource and it is one of the basic needs. In India, various programs have been implemented aimed at providing safe and sustainable drinking water to its citizens. Even though some areas do not have access to regular safe drinking water and they...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11257

Student-centric Evaluation of National Education Policy-2020 Implementation in Higher Education: Evidence from Uttarakhand Using PLS-SEM

Shailendra Kumar Singh, Nutan Singh & Pramod Kumar · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The National Education Policy – 2020 is a comprehensive and transformative reform initiative in India's higher education system, aiming to strengthen academic quality and relevance through flexibility, multidisciplinary education, and student-centric governance. However, the actu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11256

The Effect of Road and Construction Recurrent Expenditure on Economic Growth in Nigeria

GEORGE-ANOKWURU, Chioma Chidinma · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This paper looked at how government recurrent spending on roads and construction affects economic growth in Nigeria from 1981 to 2023. To do this, the study gathered data on real gross domestic product, government recurrent spending on roads and construction, interest rate, and i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11255

Exploring Family Business Sustainability in an Emerging Economy: A Qualitative Study of Organizational and Environmental Drivers

Keethana Thayanithi & Ravindu Kulawardena · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study aims to explore the factors influencing family business sustainability in Sri Lanka, focusing on key internal and external factors. Family businesses play a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy. However, they also face sustainability challenges that hinder their long-t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11254

Toward Equitable Village Fund Allocation Based on Local Development Potential from Biru-Biru District, Deli Serdang, Indonesia

Herbet Tohonan Turnip, Dwi Lindarto Hadinugroho & Sinar Indra Kesuma · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Indonesia’s Village Fund (Dana Desa) has transformed rural public finance by transferring substantial resources to villages and expanding local discretion under the Village Law. However, allocation and spending practices often remain weakly aligned with heterogeneous village pote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11253

The Influence of Financial Literacy, Financial Attitude, Lifestyle, and Financial Inclusion on Financial Behavior in MSMEs

Arum Swastika, Wida Purwidianti, Naelati Tubastuvi & Arini Hidayah · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy, financial attitudes, lifestyle, and financial inclusion on the financial behavior of MSMEs in Banyumas Regency. Financial behavior is an individual's ability to manage, plan, and control personal and business funds t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11251

Sectoral Economic Potential Analysis for Regional Development across Regencies in the Lake Toba Area, Indonesia

Saida Sulastri Situmorang, Isnen Fitri & Agus Purwoko · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Lake Toba has been designated as a National Tourism Destination and is targeted for tourism-led, sustainable regional development; however, rising tourist arrivals do not automatically generate broad-based income gains when regional economies remain dominated by low–value-added a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11252

Mental Health and Academic Performance in University Students: A Literature Review

Subarna Sarker, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam & Arian Nuhan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Mental health has emerged as a central determinant of university students’ learning trajectories, shaping attendance, engagement, persistence, and academic achievement. At the same time, academic environments can amplify psychological distress through performance pressures, workl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11250

Comparative Analysis of Regional Integration’s Sustainable Development Outcomes in ECOWAS and the East African Community

Kuteesa Moureen, Christian Ouadja, Youbissie Kodo Rita Armandine & Rajaonalisoa Miangaly Ny Anjara · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examines how regional integration in Africa contributes to sustainable development through a comparative analysis of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the East African Community (EAC). While both blocs pursue market integration and institutiona...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11249

Green Growth and Sustainable Finance: A Narrative Review of Economic Evidence and Policy Pathways

Riweu Kenye · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The search for economic growth that is still viable environmentally has reignited the applicability of the concepts of green growth and sustainable finance. Both have been prominently featured in policy debates, but their economic bases and their effectiveness are still questione...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11247

A Financial Resilience Pathway Model for Sustainable Tribal Livelihoods: Evidence from Tribal Households in Odisha Using PLS-SEM

Kishore Kumar Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: This study examines the role of financial inclusion in promoting sustainable livelihoods among tribal households in Odisha, with a specific focus on the mediating role of financial resilience. Over the period, financial inclusion initiatives have expanded rapidly in r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11248