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Influence of Gratitude, Humility and Meaning in Life on Mental Health of College Students in Uttar Pradesh, India: A Questionnaire Case Study

Shamini Srivastava & Madhvi Pushkar · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study investigates the predictive influence of gratitude and humility on mental health, with meaning in life serving as a mediating variable among college students. A sample of 210 undergraduate students participated in the research, completing self-report standardized measu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91169

Digital Financial Inclusion and Household Economic Vulnerability: Evidence from China's Fintech Development

Ting Liu · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

As digital finance becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, its dual impact on household well-being demands closer scrutiny. Through mobile banking, fintech platforms, and algorithm-driven credit systems, digital finance has expanded access to financial services for previo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i101170

The Investment Behaviour with Overconfidence Bias: Impact on Volume and Volatility in Indian Stock Market

Md Qamar Azam · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The study conducts an empirical investigation in a VAR environment from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2022 to analyze the market wide overconfidence bias in the Indian stock market using daily observations of NSE Nifty50 and BSE SENSEX. The study attempts to investigate the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i101171

The Influence of Price, Brand Image and Product Quality on the Purchase Decision of Pinkflash Cosmetics in Bandar Lampung

Diana Ayu Saputri, Yuniarti Fihartini & Nuzul Inas Nabila · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aims: This study aimed to examine the effect of price, brand image, and product quality on the purchasing decisions of Pinkflash cosmetics among consumers in Bandar Lampung. Study Design: Descriptive quantitative study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Band...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91168

Gender Disparities in Lending and Income Generation: Evidence from Entrepreneurs in the City of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

Taylor Kahindo Kavota · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study examines the effect of gender on lending and income generation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, using descriptive evidence from 267 enterprises across commerce, production, and services. The findings reveal tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91166

Capital Structure - Firm Performance Nexus: A Systematic Review Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Baisakhi Vohra & Kundan Patel · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for firms globally, disrupting liquidity, profitability, and financial stability. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence on the relationship between capital structure decisions, firm performance, and resilience...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91167

Navigating Legal Pluralism: Slum Expansion, Tenure Insecurity, and Land Governance in Two Major Cities of Ghana: A Questionnaire Case Study

Williams Abambire, James Anibilla Adongo, Christian Kofi Sarpong, Excelyn Acquah-Ababio, Yaa Konadu Frimpong, John Gyamfi & William Mark Adolwine · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Urban informality remains a persistent challenge in Ghana’s rapidly urbanizing municipalities, yet the intersection of land tenure insecurity and service delivery in mid-sized cities is underexplored. This paper investigates the socio-spatial dynamics of informal settlements in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91164

Inflation and Macroeconomic Stability in Bangladesh: Effects on Growth, Investment, Remittances and Finance

Jannat Sharmin Moon, Mir Safoan Arni, S.M. Riazul Karim, Mohammad Sanour Hossen & Tufayal Alom · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of inflation on macroeconomic stability in Bangladesh, specifically investigating how inflation affects GDP growth through key economic variables including Gross Capital Formation (GCF), Broad Money Supply (BM), Foreign Direct I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91165

The Economic Outcomes of Gender Inequality in Education in Nigeria

UGWU, Marian Chioma & AGUNBIADE, Olabode · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This paper is an Opinion Article that endeavoured to interrogate the economic effects of lack of education in females in Nigeria. The paper attempted to explore the perceived notion that females do not deserve quality education like their male counterparts. In terms of methodolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91163

Initiatives Ensuring Cricket and Sports Tourism Sustainability in Indian Towns Dharamshala and Mohali: A Descriptive Analytic Case Study

Prabhjyot Kour & Sunita Devi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The history of cricket in India is fascinating enough for scholars and enthusiasts to research on the various facets of this game. With commercialization, advancements in technologies, the scare of environmental degradation is real and providing sustainable solutions for these ti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91162

Financial Anxiety and Satisfaction among Senior Citizens in India’s Unorganised Sector: An Evidence from Kerala, India

Muhammed Shamil M N & Anil Kumar. K · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Financial environment is becoming more complex and competitive in this present digital environment. The introduction of contribution-based pension system lifted the role of individual in determining his retirement opportunities. Appropriate financial planning, saving, investment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91159

Determinants of Liquidity in Rural Banks (BPR) in East Java, Indonesia

A'an Setyo Prabowo & Titik Mildawati · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study determines the effect of CAR (Capital Adequacy Ratio), ROA (Return on Assets), LDR (Loan to Deposit Ratio), and firm size (SIZE) on the liquidity of Rural Banks (BPR). Furthermore, the study applies quantitatively. The data collection technique used was purposive sampl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91160

Beyond Compliance: How AI-powered Data Governance Can Transform Enterprise Decision-making, Risk Mitigation, and Sustainable Growth

Kenechukwu O. Agbodike · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise systems has transformed the landscape of data governance, moving it beyond a narrow focus on regulatory compliance toward a multidimensional tool for organizational growth. Traditional models of governance ofte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91161

The Impact of Transformational Leadership and Personality on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB): The Moderating Role of Organizational Culture

Rokhimatun Nikmah, Ayi Ahadiat & Nova Mardiana · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study aimed to examine the influence of transformational leadership and personality on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), with organizational culture as a moderating variable, among teachers and administrators of Islamic Boarding Schools in Bandar Lampung. Study Desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91158

Socio-Economic Transformation after Employment Shift: A Study of Informal Sector Migrants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Ritika Baidya & P. Natarajamurthy · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study explores the socio-economic transformation experienced by migrants from West Bengal who relocated to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Utilizing cross-sectional data from 50 respondents, the research compares pre- and post-migration conditions to assess changes in emplo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91157