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Taxation Effects on Government Revenue in Nigeria 2007-2023: Econometric Analysis

Sarah Elechi Jeff-Anyeneh & Amalachukwu Chijindu Ananwude · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study examined the effect of taxation on federally collected revenue in Nigeria.  Empirical results regarding the nexus between taxation and revenue generation in both developed and developing countries are conflicting. Specifically, this study determined the effect of petro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4986

Financial Management Competence and SME Performance: Insights from Mbarara City, Uganda

John Tayebwa, Tom Ongesa Nyamboga & Michael Nyasimi Manyange · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are essential to Uganda’s economic growth, yet many face early closures due to poor financial management. This study explored the influence of financial management competence on the financial performance of selected SMEs in Mbarara City,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4987

Evaluating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 and Economic Growth in Nigeria

Olabode Eric Olabisi, Olasimbo Aderibigbe & Olanrewaju Victor Sadibo · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

In response to the United Nations Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created globally in 2015 with the intention of achieving them by 2030. This study used data from the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Bertelsmann Stiftung to analyse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4983

The Effect of CEO Social Capital and Duality on Financialization of Listed Enterprises

Chaofu Qin, Yun Li & Nabeel Hassan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Businesses are looking for new ways to grow as traditional industries get crowded, and their growth has slowed. Financial investment is a tactic that allows businesses to enter more profitable marketplaces and investment sectors. The increasing reliance of non-financial organizat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4984

Relationship between Population and Economic Growth in Kenyan Counties

Naftaly Mose, Joseph Kinuthia & Edwin Kipchirchir · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The debate in the literature on the relationship between population growth and economic growth is inconclusive. This study aims to fill in that knowledge gap by using panel data from 47 Kenyan county governments from 2014 to 2022. It is assumed that the effect is not homogeneous...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4985

Evaluation of Profitability in Chinese Snack Food Enterprises: A DuPont Empirical Analysis

Wenpeng Huang, Chuanli Hang, Yujie Zhang & Chengbai Zhao · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

With the improvement in Chinese residents' consumption capacity and the leisure food market's scale surpassing one trillion yuan, the industry has shown rapid growth. However, domestic companies still face challenges in areas such as brand influence, technological research and de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4982

Bridging the Gap: Gender Inequality in Education and Employment in India

Purabi Gogoi, Mahendra Hazarika & Manuranjan Gogoi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Gender equality is a basic requirement of economic development of a country. Though India has become one of the fastest growing major economies in the world but still gender inequality is a serious concern for the policy makers. Employment along with education is a key tool to im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4981

Women Health Problems from Contraceptive Misuse in Coastal and Flood-Prone Areas of Bangladesh: A Systematic Literature Review

Md. Memon Ali, Md. Al-Amin, Md. Ramzan Sharif Sagor & Md. Khaled Masud · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This systematic literature review analyzed 30 peer-reviewed articles to explore the socio-cultural and environmental factors contributing to the misuse of contraceptives for menstrual suppression among unmarried women in coastal Bangladesh. The study identifies severe health comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i4980

Assessing Gender Disparities in Formal Financial Services Utilization in Afghanistan: Evidence from the Global Findex Database

Khanullah Mohammady & Sudha Vepa · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aim: Financial inclusion refers to the availability and use of financial services to individuals and businesses at an affordable cost, without discrimination to any group. This study examines gender disparity in the utilization of formal financial services in Afghanistan, a count...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3979

Effect of Work-Life Balance on Employees Performance in Nigeria Polytechnics

Oyelekan Oyewole & Adekunle, Joseph Kayode · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Necessity to balance work and lifestyle has made the concept of Work-Life Balance (WLB) to become a critical factor that influences employees’ performance, satisfaction, and overall well-being. This research examined the effect of work-life balance on employees’ performance in Ni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3978

Assessing the Moderating Role of Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund in the Inflation - Poverty Nexus in Nigeria

Isaac Terhemen Nungul, Deborah Mevye Kuzhe & Jacinta Ngozi Okoroike · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The depth of poverty in any society is proportional to inflationary trends, ceteris paribus. The current rising rate of inflation in Nigeria and its pervasive effects on the economy is therefore a crucial issue for national concern that needs to be investigated. This paper examin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3977

Assessment of the Scale, Gender Diversity, and Financial Proficiency of University-Based Pension Funds in Kenya: The Influence of Board Structure on Performance

David Njuguna, Lucy Rono & Patrick Limo · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aim This study examined the relationship between pension fund board characteristics and the financial performance of Kenyan universities’ pension funds. It focused on board size, gender diversity, and financial expertise as the independent variables and their effect on financial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3975

How Green HRM Practices Effect Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in the Indian Service Sector: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

Sheetal Saini & Suresh Kumar Bhaker · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Green human resource management practices on organizational citizenship behaviour in the Indian service sector through the mediating role of job satisfaction. Among these, Green recruitment & selection and Green Employ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3976

An Econometric and Descriptive Analysis of Deposit, Call Money, and Lending Rates in India

Rizwan Qasim, Irshad Ahmad, Amina Irshad, Farhat Imteyaz & Abid Hussain · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Purpose: The study aimed to explore the causal relationships among the call money rate, the term deposit rate above five years, and the lending rate during the period from 1980 to 2020. Methodology: The empirical analysis employed the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test to check s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3974

Financial Technology and Economic Growth in the United Kingdom (2007-2023): Econometric Descriptive Analysis

Eleje Emmanuel, Zeeshan Syed & Onu Calistus Chuks · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study examined the impact of financial technology on economic growth in the United Kingdom from the period 2007-2023. The study utilized the ARDL bound test approach to analyze the results using a time series technique. Point of sales, automated teller machines, and direct d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i3972