Weak governance processes in Kenya’s public institutions could stem from the weakness of internal controls eventually resulting in loss of public financial resources. While weak internal controls aid fraud in these institutions, adequate controls help mitigate risks and minimize...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51017
This study examined the relationship between the local government system and rural-urban migration in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. In developed countries, the local government system played a crucial role in fostering rural development, reducing socio-economic disparities, and impro...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51014
Variables Used: Total Crime, IPC Crimes, Violent crimes, Property crime, Economic crime, Inflation, Unemployment, Per capita real GDP. Objectives: Economists have long believed that macroeconomic variables influence crime. We test this conjecture using nearly universal data on cr...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51015
The state of Kerala in India is known for its impressive health indicators with modest level of income. But it has often been pointed out that marginalised communities like tribals still remains outliers of Kerala’s health success story. Though the state has wide coverage of hea...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51016
This paper sought to investigate the impact of risk management framework on governance processes in Kenya's public sector. The key objective is, to assess the impact of the risk management framework on governance processes at the National Treasury in the North Rift, Kenya. Ground...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51013
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the influence of culture on perception, responses and behaviors to health catastrophe. This paper examines the multifaceted role of culture in shaping various aspects of responses during pandemic, with a particular focus on India experience. I...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51012
The purpose of this study was to determine the uptake of community based social health insurance scheme and associated factors in Eleme LGA in Rivers state, Nigeria. The increasing cost of health care services and development is a major concern to government in developed and deve...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51011
This study investigates the impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria, focusing on capital and recurrent expenditures in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors. Using time series data from 1985 to 2023, the research employs the Fully Modified Ordinary Lea...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51009
This study examines the evolution and implementation of forest acts and policies during colonial rule in India, highlighting their impact on the environment, indigenous communities, and colonial resource management. The British colonial administration systematically sought to con...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51010
This study examines the dual role of informal work in women’s lives in Afghanistan’s carpet sector post-2021, highlighting both empowerment and exploitation. With formal employment banned, informal work has become a survival strategy for many women. A qualitative research approac...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51008
This study examines the financial challenges experienced by families in the Philippines, focusing on the recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Using a qualitative research design, data were collected from three Grade 11 students who are 4Ps beneficiaries, a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51007
The scientific knowledge of the determinants of insurers’ distress has further been reinvigorated by the 2017/2019 global economic and financial crises. However, there are also a number of market risks facing the industry resulting into financial performance, if left unchecked ca...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i41004
This study examines the impact of economic freedom on private investment in the formal sector across 18 Indian states from 2015 to 2019. Using the Economic Freedom Index (EFI) and its components as explanatory variables, the analysis finds that higher EFI scores are significantly...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51005
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound and varied effects across age groups, disrupting daily life, mental and physical health, and economic well-being. This study investigates the long-term impact of the pandemic on different age demographics in the Malappuram district of Kerala...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i51006
Aims: This study aims to, (1) identify the potential and attractions of Klothok Beach tourism, (2) identify the economic benefits for the community from the Klothok Beach tourist attraction, (3) analyze the economic feasibility of the Klothok Beach tourist attraction from 2023 -...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i41003