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The Role of Micro Finance Institutions on the Development of Micro Enterprises (MEs) in Sri Lanka

Wasantha Rajapakshe · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2021

Aim: The study investigates the impact of microfinance practices on the growth of micro-enterprises (MEs) concerning the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It has been discovered that the growth of microbusinesses is dependent on gender, age, education level and nature of the industry....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2021/v9i130227

Investigating the Determinants of Work-life Balance (WLB): Insights from Generation Y Employees in Sri Lanka

W. D. N. S. M. Tennakoon & R. B. C. P. Senarathne · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

Aims: Previous studies show a significant attitudinal difference between Generation Y and others in the context of Work-Life Balance. The present study aimed at finding promising factors and the magnitude of them in affecting Work-Life Balance of Generation Y employees. Study Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430226

Structural Modelling of Psychological Limiting Factors for Economic Growth

Ntogwa Ng’habi Bundala · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

The main objective of this paper was to develop a structural model of psychological limiting factors for economic growth. Specifically, the paper aimed to determine the psychological demographic characteristics, psychological environmental factors, psychological human behaviour a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430223

Do Environmental Policy Stringency Promote Human Development in Developing Countries?

Tsomb Tsomb Etienne Inédit Blaise · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

This article analyses the effect of multilaterals environmental agreements (MEAs), the Ministry of Environment and Environmental Democracy on human development in developing countries. The sample comprises 72 countries and the data cover the period from 1995 to 2017. The analysis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430224

Psychological Impact on the Eating Behaviors of University Students

Danesh Karunanayake, M. W. D. S. M. Jayasooriya & N. D. U. Vimukthi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

Unhealthy dietary habits are among the major risk factors for chronic diseases, particularly if adopted during the early years of adulthood. They are becoming more frequent due to the nutritional transition that is affecting populations across developing countries where tradition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430225

The Lived Experiences of Construction Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic: In Suburban Case

Celeste A. De Asis · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

The lived experiences of construction workers are explored in this study.  The twelve construction workers were interviewed face-to-face to solicit their struggles and sufferings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data gathered from the respondents were analyzed using Interpretati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430222

Cost-benefit Analysis of Different Agroforestry Systems and Practices of Kaharole Upazila of Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

M. S. Rahman, P. R. Roy, M. M. Ali, M. S. Bari, I. J. Sarmin & M. A. Rahman · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

A study was carried out to evaluate the costs and benefits of three agroforestry systems like homestead, cropland and orchard agroforestry of Kaharole Upazila under Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. An extensive field survey and measurements were conducted during July 2017 to Janu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430221

Covid-19: Socio-Economic Implications and Effect of Government Policy Initiatives on Developing Economies

Araniyar Isukul, John Chizea & Violet Tobin · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

This research investigates the socio-economic implications and effect of government policy initiative of coronavirus on developing economies from a neoliberalist theoretical perspective using a pragmatist approach and mixed method research. Quantitative and qualitative data have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430220

Performance Efficiency Evaluation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Application in Human Resource Management during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study on Banking Industry of Bangladesh

Md. Habibur Rahman, Prantika Mutsuddi, Sanjoy Kumar Roy, Md. Al- Amin & Fatema Jannat · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

With the things that go towards the efficiency of ICT usage in HRM, measuring and evaluating have become one of the key goals for researchers and practitioners. When it is related to crisis moments like the COVID-19 pandemic whereas considering the performance of organizations it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430218

Coworking Spaces in Germany during the Covid-19 Crisis Utilized for Homeoffice and Homeschooling

Hermann Gruenwald · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

Aims: To capture the perception of coworking space (CWS) users during the covid-19 crisis for homeoffice and homeschooling purposes in terms of process, physical evidence and people components of the service marketing mix. Study Design:  This is a grounded theory study in nature...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430219

Effects of Women Participation in Self-Help Groups on Households’ Economic Status in Tinderet Sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya

Finson Kiprop Bargoria · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

The involvement of women in Self Help Groups is justified as it serves the welfare of its members through savings, investment, capacity building and loan services. However, in Tinderet Sub-county women still encounter limitations and fewer opportunities, especially in regards to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430217

Exploring the Reasons behind the Usage of Cannabis among Sri Lankan University Undergraduates

Danesh Karunanayake, Achini Purnima De Silva & N. D. U. Vimukthi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

Adolescence is a test of new and different behaviors and part of the natural process of separating from parents, gaining acceptance and popularity with peers, developing a sense of identity, autonomy, independence, and maturity, seeking fun and adventure, and or rebelling against...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i430215

An Analysis of the Beef Production Industry and Marketing in Zambia

Ray Munachoonga Sikamwaya & Zhao Guiyu · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2020

This paper studies and provide a comprehensive and critical research by analyzing and evaluating the beef marketing channels, determine marketing efficiency, examine key social and economic factors contributing to the success and failure and establish the regional market interact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2020/v8i330214