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The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support in the Relationship Between Teachers' Multidimensional Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education and Teacher-Perceived Learning Engagement of Learners with Disabilities

Daryll R. Dayao · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examined the mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between teachers’ multidimensional attitudes towards inclusive education and teacher-perceived learning engagement of learners with disabilities in inclusive elementary school settings. Using a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71351

Age-Wise Analysis of Digital Financial Literacy: Evidence from India

Nancy Minz & Amar Kumar Chaudhary · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Digital financial literacy has become increasingly significant as digital financial services are widely used for payments, banking, savings, investment, and other financial activities. The effective use of these services requires both financial understanding and the ability to na...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71346

Rural-Urban Migration in the Indian Himalayan Region: Nature and Determinants in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir

Paramjeet Singh & Prakash C. Antahal · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Rural-urban migration is an important livelihood and socio-economic process in mountain regions, where limited local opportunities often interact with aspirations for improved services and employment. This study examines the nature, patterns, and determinants of rural-urban migra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71347

The Skills Paradox and the Collapsed Ecosystem: Entrepreneurial Skills and Youth Economic Empowerment in Nairobi's Informal Settlements

Timothy Osiru Okatta, Violet Simiyu & James Sankale · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examines the relationship between entrepreneurial skills and youth economic empowerment in informal settlements of Nairobi City County, Kenya. It is grounded in a convergent mixed-methods design involving quantitative survey data from 339 youth entrepreneurs across Kib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71348

Marketing Channels and Marketing Efficiency of Medicinal Plant Growers: Evidence from Himachal Pradesh, India

Shravasti Soni & Vinod Naik · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examined the marketing channels and marketing efficiency of medicinal plant growers in Himachal Pradesh, with evidence from Kangra and Hamirpur districts during the agricultural year 2023–24. Primary data were collected from 300 medicinal plant growers, comprising 150...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71349

Future of Work in Transition in India: Key Takeaways from the Future of Jobs Report 2025

Vijaykiran Vijayan, I. D. Rajesh & Sachu Sara Sabu · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The nature of work in India is being reshaped simultaneously by artificial intelligence, platform-mediated employment, demographic pressure, climate imperatives and a persistently uneven structural transformation. This article offers a critical narrative review of the academic an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71350

Does External Debt Promote Growth? Empirical Evidence from ECOWAS

Ifeoluwa Kosemani & Esosa Uhunmwagho · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examined the relationship between external debt and economic growth in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) using annual panel data for fifteen member countries from 1990 to 2023. The study focused on how debt service ratio, external debt as a percent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71345

Drivers of Purchase Intention for Eco-Friendly Packaged FMCGs: Evidence from an Emerging Economy

Francesco Fernando, Ravindu Kulawardena & Sachin Wijayasinghe · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examines the factors that influence consumer purchase intention towards eco-friendly packaged fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Although environmental concern and consumer awareness are increasing, the adoption of eco-friendly pac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71344

Sustainability Management in Global Supply Chains: A Review

Abdirashid Abdullahi HASSAN & Alev Dilek AYDIN KORPES · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examines sustainability management in global supply chains by synthesising literature on Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM), digital transformation, external sustainability pressures, implementation barriers and organisational outcomes. Using a qualitative desk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71343

Consumer Purchase Behaviour and Preference towards Organic Food Products in Madurai City, Tamil Nadu, India

S. Alhafeza & V. Devika · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Growing concern about food safety, health, and environmental sustainability has increased consumers’ interest in organic food products. This study examines consumer purchase behaviour and preferences towards organic food products in Madurai City, Tamil Nadu, India. It specificall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71342

Electronic Banking and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Time-Series Analysis

Amalachukwu Chijindu Ananwude, Edith Nkiruka Mazeli & Ogochukwu Florence Ngaikedi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study assessed the effect of electronic banking on economic growth in Nigeria using an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) time-series framework. Specifically, it examined how transactions through automated teller machines (ATMs), mobile banking, internet banking and point...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i71341

A Revised Environmental Kuznets Curve Study for South Asia: The Role of Tertiary Education and Energy Use in CO₂ Emissions

Md. Arifur Rahman Rifat, Md Shahiduzzaman, Md. Abdur Rahman Arafat, Md Mahadi Hasan, Maryam Sarfaraz & Syed Faizan Parvaiz · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Environmental degradation has intensified globally over the past two decades due to economic growth, energy consumption, and human activities, prompting increased interest in examining whether education can help mitigate CO₂ emissions and support sustainable development within th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61340

Energy Equity and the Growth of Manufacturing Sector in Nigeria

Emmanuel O. Nkpubre, John O. Aiyedogbon & Sunday E. Ologunla · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This paper investigated the impact of energy equity on the growth of the manufacturing sector in Nigeria, with a focus on fossil fuel subsidies as a measure of energy affordability, access to electricity as a measure of energy accessibility, and renewable energy consumption as a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61339

Rise of Self-directed Mutual Fund Investing among Young Indians: A Descriptive Analysis of the Role of Fintech and AI-Enabled Platforms

Mukta Rani Hessa & Amar Kumar Chaudhary · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The rapid growth of fintech and AI-enabled investment platforms has significantly transformed mutual fund investing behaviour among young Indians. This study examines the rise of self-directed mutual fund investing and analyses how digital financial infrastructure, fintech access...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61336

Impact of Family Support on Academic Performance of Undergraduates: Evidence from a Selected State University in Sri Lanka

W. M. C. Wijesundara & P. I. Anuradha · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Family support is a foundation of students’ success, as well as improving the academic performance of students who are enrolled in higher education. However, no adequate evidence was found in the context of Sri Lanka. Thus, in this paper, the authors focus on analysing the impact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i61337