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The Impact of Finance, Infrastructure and Training on the Performance of SMEs in Pakistan

Ferdos Jamal, Yan Zhijun, Usman Ullah Khan, Muhammad Zubair, Salman Ahmad, Farhad Sultan & Ibad Ullah · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Aims: The aim of this paper is to determine the impact of infrastructure, finance and training on the performance of Pakistani SMEs, using micro level data. Study Design: Quantitative descriptive Place and Duration of Study: World Bank Enterprise survey of 1247 Pakistani manufact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4803

Floating Market-Based Slow Tourism: Harnessing Climate-Based Entrepreneurship towards Community Development in the South-Western Region of Bangladesh

Rubaiyat Shabbir, Md Faruk Shah & Bapon Chandra Kuri · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Purpose: Slow tourism is a new, alternative form of tourism competing with mass tourism, as tapping its full potential can be utilised in riverine and flood-prone countries. The key purpose of this study is to find the elements of slow tourism in the southwestern part of Banglade...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4804

Does Financial Development and Improved Institutions Really Advance Formal Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries?

Luc Nembot Ndeffo, Daave Franklin Mvogo II Ossede & Gautier Tchoffo Tameko · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

To effectively combat poverty worldwide, many development policies place particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, thanks to its ability to drive economic growth. However, there is the challenge of reducing the informal sector and promoting the formal sector. Many initiatives have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4802

Effect of Commuters’ Income on the Ferry Operational Costs in Lagos State, Nigeria

Ayantoyinbo B. B. & Afolayan I. O. · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Commuters’ mobility plays significant roles in urban economic due to its reliance on the cheapest means and available transportation system from one location to another. Commuters’ income in Lagos State affects the number of traffic generated along waterways during travel behavio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4801

Homestay Development Strategy in Borobudur Temple Area

Budi Setiawan, Ramon Hurdawaty, Dewi Ayu Kusumaningrum & Rella Dwi Respati · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

The aim of the paper is to formulate a strategy to develop homestays in the Borobudur area that not only benefits tourists but also local communities. Qualitative and quantitative research methods (mixed methods research) with in-depth interviews and observation/survey of homesta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4800

The Role of Economic and Social Factors Affecting the Efficiency of Small-Scale Sunflower Oil Production Companies in Tanzania

Maria Erasmus & Jignesh Kaungal · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Most developing nations, including Tanzania, consider agro-processing a key to industrialization. Despite an attractive sunflower seed yield, Tanzania's sunflower oil processing and production have been staggering over the years. Sunflower oil production is inefficient, which lea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4799

Effect of Currency Depreciation on Share Prices of Listed Agricultural Firms in Kenya

Cyrus Kiprop & Loice Koskei · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

This paper sought to assess the effects of currency depreciation on share prices of listed Agricultural firms in Kenya in the recent past 2020- 2023. It adopted a descriptive correlational research design. The target population was all the six Agricultural companies listed at the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4798

Income Inequality Trends in Central Uttar Pradesh Districts, India

Ana Ahmad & Nisar Ahmad Khan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Nearly six decades following independence, some parts of Uttar Pradesh remain extremely backward and are home to the majority of the nation's impoverished. The state has long suffered from regional inequities and inequality. Intraregional differences provide huge issues because o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4797

Econometric Study: E-commerce Adoption on Inventory Management for Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria

Ayantoyinbo, Dosunmu & Omorinde · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

The study examined the effect of Business-to-Business E-commerce adoption on inventory management using manufacturing companies in Nigeria under the category of consumer goods as a case study. Inefficient inventory management leading to a rise in costs and a decrease in customer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4796

Examining Evolving Trends: A Study on the Changing Dynamics of Policyholders' Behavior Towards Life Insurance Products in Odisha

Gouri Shankar Sethi, Dhani Murmu & Kishore Kumar Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Aims: The study aims to evaluate the impact of corporate policy on life insurance policyholders' purchasing intentions. Additionally assessed are the effects of agent conduct and financial independence on the purchase of insurance products. The influence of demographic parameters...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4795

Unemployment and Educational Attainment in Nigeria

Chike K. Okoli, Chika M. Okaforocha, Paul Osang & Ebele S. Nwokoye · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

The tragedy of jobless growth makes the increasing rate of unemployment among school leavers a cause of grave concern in Nigeria. Based on the human capital theory, this study examines the dependence of unemployment on educational attainment in Nigeria from 1990-2020 using the au...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i3794

Macroeconomic Determinants of Domestic Investment in Nigeria: Comparing Theory and Empirics

Isaac, Samuel Effiong & Akpan, Ofonime Moses · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

This article examined the macroeconomic determinants of domestic investments in Nigeria in the light of mainstream investment theories using annual data from 1982 to 2020. We adopt an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to examine the long run and short run relationships...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i3793

Sustainable Livelihood through Skill Development among Rural Tribal Youths: A Review of Literature

Kishore Kumar Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Aims: Empowering marginalized communities, especially indigenous youth, is essential for attaining inclusive growth and socioeconomic equity in the face of growing urbanization and economic inequities. The current study's objective is to review the development of literatures rela...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i3792

Does the Effect of Different Governance Channels Depend on the Level of Development of African Countries?

Désiré Avom, Martial Aimé Kenfack & Emmanuel Ongo · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

The level of development of African States is consistent with the discussions surrounding the need for countries in the region to be fully immersed in practical philosophy. Decision-makers must adopt a coordinated strategy to stimulate the sustainable development of their economy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i3791

The Role of Environmental Management Accounting in Economic Development through Corporate Product and Process Innovation in East Java Indonesia

I. Nyoman Adi Buana, Eli Royani & Rosalia · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

Aims: This research aims to examine the influence of environmental management accounting on economic development through innovation Study Design: This research hypothesis testing was carried out using the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. Place of Study: The sample data for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i3789