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Readiness for Organizational Change and Teaching Sustainability of Public Elementary School Teachers

Joan A. Simbillo & Josephine B. Baguio · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the ability of schools to adapt to organizational change is increasingly linked to the promotion of sustainable teaching practices. Teaching for sustainability requires teachers to be flexible, resilient, and purpose-driven—quali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91139

Exploring Customer Perceptions of Siaga Tour Services through SERVQUAL Dimensions and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

Judy Syawarini Jarianto, Budi Setiawan & Dewi Ayu Kusumaningrum · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aims: This study measures and understands the level of customer satisfaction of Siaga Tour comprehensively. Study Design: This study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design to measure customer satisfaction. Place and Duration of Study: The study was locate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91140

Rwanda Coffee Export Competitiveness (1990–2024): Time-series Insights into Production, World Prices, Exchange Rates, and Policy Drivers

Paul Ruhamya · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Background: Rwanda’s coffee export competitiveness faces shifting global demand toward specialty and sustainability alongside persistent production constraints and policy frictions. Purpose: To reassess the determinants of Rwanda’s coffee export performance over 1990–2024 using u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91141

The Transition from Look East Policy to Act East Policy: The Performance of Northeast India States

Dipon Ghosh · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The paper made a comparative study of the performance of NEI states in economic growth, trade and investment inflows under Look East Policy (LEP) and Act East Policy (AEP) based on secondary data. AEP is viewed as a paradigm shift in respect of NEI compared to LEP due to the rene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91138

Indian SME IPOs: An Empirical Analysis of Market Trends, Pricing Behavior, and Performance

Akshara Bimal Joy & Haneesh P · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the economic development, which drives innovation, employment and helps in regional development. Even though SMEs contribute significantly to the economy, they often faces challenges in accessing traditional sources of fina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91136

Exploration of the Nexus between Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability from Theory to Practice: A Review

Anas K. T. & P. Natarajamurthy · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The nexus between economic development and environmental sustainability is a critical aspect of global discourse. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the evolving relationship between these two concepts. It explores historical perspectives, examining how industrializati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91137

Using the 2018 MICS Data, Does Access to ICT Add to Women's Happiness in DR Congo? An Econometric Case Study

MUHINDO WASYAVUYIRWA Michel, Samy Musubao Kyoghero, MUYEMBE SABULONI Joseph, CHOLA KAZEMBE Augustin & BORA MASIRIKA Rodrigue · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study examines the effect of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) on women's subjective perception of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) based on the 2018 Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS-Palu). The choice of this period is bas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91135

The Role of Private Sector Financing in the Development of Technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria

Ogbu, Paschaline Nene · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Around the world, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has been acknowledged as a means of enabling individuals, particularly the younger generation, to achieve sustainable livelihood and socio-economic advancement. This study analysed the influence of private s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81134

Evaluation of the Legal Framework for Corporate Insider Trading in Tanzania’s Securities Market

Karoli John Mrema & Helen Kiunsi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This paper examines Tanzania’s legal and regulatory framework governing insider trading using a doctrinal legal methodology. It critically analyzes key legislation, including the Capital Markets and Securities Act, and evaluates enforcement mechanisms and institutional capacity a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81131

Understanding Disparities in Economic Growth across of 28 Indian States: An Econometric Case Study during 2011-2024

Ashraf Panancheri & Husna A · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aims: This study aims to examine the structural and sectoral factors contributing to inter-state disparities in Net Domestic Product (NDP) growth across Indian states. It specifically investigates the sectoral contributions—agriculture, industry, and services—in shaping economic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81132

Understanding the Evolution of Middle-class Spending in India (1970-2025): An Econometric Case Study

Rahul Chowdary Paladugula · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aims: To trace and explain how India’s middle-class spending evolved from frugality-driven to convenience- and experience-oriented behaviour over 1970-2025, and to spell out the macro-economic implications of this shift for savings, credit and policy design. Study Design: A longi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81133

Understanding Innovation without R&D (Informal Innovation) and SME Performance in Rwanda: An Econometric Case Study

Stanley Mukasa, Ngobi Dennis, Emmanuel Ekosse & Sixbert Sangwa · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Purpose: This study tests whether informal, non-R&D innovation improves firm performance among Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Methodology: Guided by absorptive-capacity and inclusive-innovation theory, we analyse nationally representative 2023 World Bank E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81129

Green Human Resource Management: Evaluating Practices, Strategies, and Challenges in Modern Organizations

Seema Bhakuni · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Recently, the concept of environmentally conscious management of human resources has been intertwined with ecological management in many domains such as business, urbanization, industrialization, and quite many other contexts. The main responsibility of this role is to oversee th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81130

Leveraging New Quality Productive Forces for China's Silver Economy Development: A Theoretical Case Study

Shuang Zhao & Chun Li · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

According to data from the seventh national population census in 2021, individuals aged 60 and above accounted for 18.70% of China's population, while those aged 65 and above constituted 13.50%, with the elderly dependency ratio reaching 22.5%. As of June 2025, the number of "sil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81128

Examining the Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives on Employee Satisfaction and Organisational Performance

Okafor Chukwu Ugbaja · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

As global markets become increasingly diverse and interconnected, organisations are recognising that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not merely a moral imperative but a strategic business necessity that can significantly impact employee satisfaction and organisational p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81127