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Female Education and Conflict Dynamics in the Lake Chad Basin

Wambo Seumou Paul & Ngouhouo Ibrahim · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The Lake Chad Basin faces persistent armed conflict and humanitarian instability, while extremely low levels of female education may contribute to the continuation of violence and socioeconomic fragility across the region.This study examines the association between female educati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51321

Trends, Regional Concentration, and Complaint Composition in India’s E-Commerce Sector: Evidence from National Consumer Helpline Data

Mohd Faishal & Imtipong Longkumer · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: The rapid expansion of e-commerce in India has transformed consumer markets while simultaneously intensifying concerns around consumer protection, grievance redressal, and platform accountability. Despite growing scholarly interest in online complaint behavior and dig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51320

An Empirical Study of Herding Behavior, Gender Differences, and Investment Barriers in Mutual Fund Decisions: Evidence from Teachers in Semi-Rural North-East India

Utpal Sarkar & Ajit Chandra Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Mutual fund investment behavior among semi-rural teachers in India is shaped not only by financial awareness but also by herding tendencies, gender differences, and social influences. This study examines the behavioral and demographic factors influencing mutual fund investment de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51317

Impact of Economic Development and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Urban Green Innovation in Selected Cities of China’s Yangtze River Delta

Junlong Tian · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Against the background of global low-carbon transition and China’s high-quality development strategy, urban green innovation has become a core driving force for sustainable economic growth. Taking 41 cities in China’s Yangtze River Delta from 2009 to 2022 as the research sample,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51318

Aggressive Leadership and Its Impact on Employees and Organizational Effectiveness: A Qualitative Observational Study

Ferudz V. Nuño- Jadjulie & Adahlia T. Basco · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aggressive leadership is a directive and control-oriented leadership style characterized by forceful communication, unilateral decision-making, and limited employee participation. While often justified in high-pressure environments to improve efficiency and discipline, its impact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51319

Livelihood Vulnerability of Farmers in Rainfed Regions of Uttar Pradesh, India: A Comparative Analysis

Khursheed Ahmad Khan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aims: Recently, livelihood vulnerability has become a more debatable issue among experts, particularly in the state's rainfed areas. Livelihood vulnerability in rainfed regions directly affects food security and agricultural profitability. To assess farmers' suffering, it is nece...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51316

Impact of Family Dynamics and Resource Accessibility on the Wellbeing and Educational Experience of Children with Autism in Biñan Sped Schools, Philippines

Maria Melodie T. Carulasan & Minguela S. Ting · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental condition worldwide, where disparities in family support and access to resources significantly influence the well-being and educational outcomes of affected children, particularly in contex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51315

Relationship between Water Service and Consumer’s Satisfaction in Barangay New Visayas, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte

Lyzel Joy D. Estologa, Joseph V. Tantiado & Charito M. Escuzar · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Access to safe water is a fundamental human right and a foundation of community health, yet inconsistent delivery often weakens public trust. This quantitative study investigated the connection between water service, measured by reliability, quality, and responsiveness, and consu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51313

Sustainability Meets Consumer Psychology: Linking Green Marketing, Purchase Intention and Purchase Decisions

Isma Azis Riu · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Green marketing in FMCG promotes eco-friendly products, processes, and packaging, which can positively influence consumer buying decisions, though its impact depends on consumer awareness. Aims: This study seeks to assess the impact of green marketing on the purchasin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51312

The Influence of Online Reviews on Customer Trust in Selected Coffee Shops in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte

Jan Carl M. Guillera, Joshua P. Narvasa, Loren Grace S. Semblante, Ronald E. Almagro & HELARIA B. CARMONA · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Customer trust refers to the confidence consumers place in a company’s reliability and integrity based on consistent and credible interactions. This study determined the relationship between Online Reviews and Customer Trust in Selected Coffee Shops in Santo Tomas, Davao del Nort...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51310

The Relationship between Service Quality and Service Convenience of a Digital Ordering System in a Fast-Food Chain

Trisha Mae E. Silva, Irish A. Abuloc, Ronald E. Almagro & HELARIA B. CARMONA · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The integration of digital ordering systems in fast-food establishments has transformed customer service by offering faster, more convenient ordering processes. Despite technological advancements, challenges related to system performance, service responsiveness, and information c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51311

Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria

Anele Peter Okere, Uwaezu Cynthia Ibe & Mmaduabuchi Christian Odumeh · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Financial inclusion provides access to financial services for all, helping reduce poverty, while exclusion may occur voluntarily or due to barriers like low income, risk, or discrimination. This study examined the long-run and short-run effect of financial inclusion on poverty al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41314

From Cash to GCash: The Adoption of Digital Payment Systems and Its Perceived Benefits among Partner Merchants in Santo Tomas, Davao Del Norte

Mikylla A. Aros, Jessica A. Oniot, Ronald E. Almagro & HELARIA B. CARMONA · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

A digital payment system can be defined as an electronic solution that allows conducting transactions without using cash and, as such, provides convenience, efficiency, and security in business activities. This paper found the strong association between the use of the digital pay...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41309

Energy Poverty and Unemployment in OPEC Countries: A Dynamic panel GMM Approach

Catherine Chidinma Mbah, Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Mbaeri Ndidiamaka Clara & Asombo Msendoo Gaius · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Unemployment and energy poverty are significant social challenges faced by many countries, including OPEC members. The ongoing global transition to renewable energy has exacerbated unemployment in OPEC countries due to reduced reliance on traditional energy sources, highlighting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41308

Economic Efficiency and Operational Dynamics of Broiler Poultry Farming: Evidence from Lucknow, India

Rizwan Ahmad & Keshav Tekam · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Farming of broiler poultry has become a significant element of the agricultural sector in Lucknow with significant contribution to rural livelihoods, job creation, and food security. This paper investigates the socio-economic nature, operational and economic features of broiler p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41306