International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293)

2019 - 2025

Current editor(s): Umit Hacioglu

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Volume 7, issue 4, 2025

Marketing and strategic challenges with commercializing acceleration of Small-Growers Enterprises pp. 01-11

Charles Tony Simphiwe Ngwenya

Microfinance and women's entrepreneurship In South African townships pp. 12-22

Bramwell Kundishora Gavaza, Gift Donga and Justice Ngonidzashe Muchineripi

Barriers to artificial intelligence adoption in State-Owned Enterprises pp. 23-30

Patience Mokokota, Shopee Dube and Tinofrei Museba

Inhibitors of online augmented reality shopping adoption for high-involvement products pp. 31-41

Kate Mmalebuso Ngobeni

Internal challenges of strategy implementation at a South Africa Bank pp. 42-47

Dinko Herman Boikanyo and Godknows Gomwe

Examining the impact of corporate social responsibility of Small and Medium Enterprise owners on community upliftment in the eThekwini municipality pp. 48-56

Thuthukani Mkhize and Thanyani Mbedzi

Relationships between corporate governance principles and performance in state entities of a developing country pp. 57-65

Albert Tchey Agbenyegah, Bongani Innocent Dlamini and Jey Difference Nyalungu

What are the effects of demographic factors on employees’ resistance to change? pp. 66-78

Nonye Chukwuma

The impact of digitalisation on skills development in South Africa: A comparative analysis pp. 79-87

Tarisai Chikungwa Everson

Challenges faced by women-owned SMEs in Bushbuckridge local municipality A feminist inquiry into structural, cultural, and economic barriers pp. 88-96

Oupa Hlatshwayo and John Mamokhere

Immigrant entrepreneurs' competitive advantage: the role of cultural and disruptive innovation pp. 97-105

Justice Ngonidzashe Muchineripi, Gift Donga and Bramwell Kundishora Gavaza

Unlocking SME potential through digital platforms: insights from three African digital economies pp. 106-112

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

Exploring the impact of bookkeeping and financial literacy on the performance of small businesses in Alice pp. 113-126

Tendai Chimucheka, Siyolise Tikayo and Gift Donga

Impacts of military expenditure and corruption on inclusive growth of emerging countries pp. 127-138

Oladotun Larry Anifowose and Bibi Z. Chummun

Exploring financial inclusion dimensions: a comparative assessment of performance of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Countries pp. 139-149

Oladotun Larry Anifowose and Bibi Zaheenah Chummun

The impact of entrepreneurship on South Africa’s economic development in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) pp. 150-159

Trisha Ramsuraj, Radha Reddy and Ragani Padiachee

Integrating real time audits in legislative oversight during times of crisis: a public finance accountability approach for Zimbabwe pp. 160-170

Enocent Nemuramba and Robertson Tengeh

Decolonization and the legacy of currency: the case of France’s former colonies pp. 171-176

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

Unveiling the efficacy of the SAPS’s approach to tackling contact crime in the Ethekwini district through crime statistics analysis pp. 177-186

N.P. Madondo, Dee Khosa and Kabir Abdulkareem

Invisible chains: structural and emotional forces behind women’s continued stay in abusive relationships pp. 187-196

Mmaphuti Percy Dipela and Gavela Rossaline Ndhlovu

Cybercriminals impersonating religious institutions and leaders for financial gains an exploration of popular pentecostal ministries pp. 197-210

Rendani Tshifhumulo and Ndidzulafhi Mudau

The pitfalls of corporate governance in conflict: insights from the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon pp. 211-217

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

A global normative public management framework for revitalizing inner-city decay: A Systems Theory perspective pp. 218-231

Hendrik Francois Conradie and Tando Rulashe

The impact of co-parenting on children: how shared parenting affects child development and mental health in Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa pp. 232-241

Pfarelo Nwanamidwa and Talifhani Trevor Ramatswi

Income inequality and crime in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal: A qualitative analysis pp. 242-252

Thamsanqa T. Qwabe, Adewale A. Olutola and Olumuyiwa T. Faluyi

Assessing and forecasting droughts in eThekwini municipality: SPI, SPEI, and Time Series Insights for Sustainable Resource Management pp. 253-269

Ntokozo Xaba and Nirmala Deenadayalu

Navigating human rights and cultural dynamics in the context of gender-based violence in South Africa pp. 270-278

Mmaphuti Percy Dipela

When grades slip: Understanding student experiences on academic probation in institutions of higher learning pp. 279-288

Neo Ravhuhali and Mmaphuti Percy Dipela

Predictors of effective management of doctoral programmes in Nigerian universities pp. 289-298

Amos Agbojo, Ganiyu Quadri and Wilfred Ukpere

Promoting social inclusion through AI integration in higher tertiary institutions: A South African perspective pp. 299-308

Vuyani Goodman Langa, Sanjay Balkaran, Sandiso Mahlala and Bright Muronda

Moodle use in South African distance education: A UTAUT-3 – based exploration on student and lecturer perspective pp. 309-322

Raessa Jabar and Desmond Wesley Govender

Advancing climate resilience in African agribusiness: strategies, innovations, and pathways for sustainable transformation pp. 323-329

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

Competitive intelligence evolution during and after Covid-19: A bibliometric mapping and industry change analysis pp. 330-349

Murembiwa Justice Mashau, Tshilidzi Eric Nenzhelele and Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu

Impact of the national health insurance on private healthcare providers in South Africa: disruption or partnership? pp. 350-356

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

The interrelationship between unemployment and crime rates in South Africa An evaluation of socioeconomic factors and policy implications pp. 357-364

Nyalungu Mixo Penelope, Ndivho Percy Sithuga and Azwihangwisi Mulaudzi

Navigating the effects of load shedding on agricultural productivity and food security: a case study of South Africa pp. 365-373

Mokgadi Ngoepe-Ntsoane

Volume 7, issue 3, 2025

From strategy to success: the path to financial resilience through strategic fresight in mining SMEs pp. 01-17

Nomkhosi Radebe, Ramaano Sefora, Celas Nthonifheni Nemaduvhetshewe and Mikhaeel Karbelkar

A proposed social media adoption model for enhancing the survival and growth of rural SMMEs during the Covid-19 crisis in KwaZulu-Natal pp. 18-40

Sabelo Mpungose, Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya and Emem O. Anwana

Exploring business process outsourcing services and activities for sustainable competitive advantage in the emerging markets a case of mobile telecom operators pp. 41-57

Samson Mbanje, Joseph Mutangadura, Blessing Takawira and Joseph Mithi

Automation breakthrough: the initiative for productivity improvement in a selected automotive assembly organisation in South Africa pp. 58-68

Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

Proliferation of SMEs in South Africa: modelling the challenges and outcomes of selling-to-finish pp. 69-78

Isaac Nkoana and Kgalema Abbyton Mashamaite

The transformative and communicative impact of digital marketing in rural retailing: the case of flagstaff pp. 79-86

Elvis Madondo

How far in business performance are Gauteng construction SMMEs from applicable best practices? pp. 87-101

Simphiwe Ramildo Mbatha, Ramathabathe Mamelang Molaba, Gomolemo Rakale and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

Towards a unified conceptual framework for understanding the entrepreneurship construct pp. 102-113

Arthur Mapanga and Bramwell Kundishora Gavaza

The role of the fourth industrial revolution in the future of contact centre managers in the South African police service pp. 114-124

Khopotso Matsoso, Cecile Schultz and Cornelia Harmse

Leveraging social media for entrepreneurial success: a systematic review of the literature pp. 125-133

Elvis Madondo and Hummerly Dhoba

The mediating role of perceived organizational support on psychological safety in the workplace and its relationship with innovative work behaviour context of a South African manufacturing company pp. 134-142

Kabelo Nonyana, Mphoreng M. Mmako and Thulani B. Skosana

The impact of skills development on construction claims management effectiveness and resolution pp. 143-154

Dikeledi Anna Matseke and Nthatisi Khaleli

The impact of work-life balance on job satisfaction and organisational commitment in higher education in KwaZulu-Natal pp. 155-166

Tinaye Mahohoma and Mohini Harpal

Leveraging HR analytics for data-driven business decisions: a strategic approach for SMMEs pp. 167-172

Reginald M. Ndwamai, Mutshidza K. Muenda and Khathutshelo Khashane

The interplay between job security and motivation: evidence from Tronox KZN sands pp. 173-186

Biyela Siphelele, Rajlal Ashnee and Anos Chitamba

The interplay between workplace bullying, quiet quitting and turn over intention: an integrative review pp. 187-194

Anos Chitamba

Exploring youth entrepreneurial cognition: opportunities and challenges in the South African context pp. 195-203

Elvis Madondo

The nexus between the design thinking, strategy formulation and innovation in SMEs: an integrative review pp. 204-211

Anos Chitamba

Empirical evidence of employee engagement on productivity in a selected industrial packaging organisation in South Africa pp. 212-221

Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

Achieving competitive advantage through business innovation and digitalization by South African small and medium-sized enterprises: A systematic literature review pp. 222-232

Nelisiwe Mchunu, Jabhisile Roxetta Maphumulo and Celani John Nyide

The effect of emerging technologies on the performance and engagement of human resources (HR) professionals: evidence of existing studies pp. 233-240

Anos Chitamba, L. Z. Ngidi and S. Bangura

Evaluation of generative artificial intelligence (GENAI) as a transformative technology for effective and efficient governance, political knowledge, electoral, and democratic processes pp. 241-254

Chiji Longinus Ezeji and Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

Unlocking the future: integrating data- driven business models for business sustainability pp. 255-263

Nomkhosi Radebe and Nelson Chipangamate

The implications of technology and innovation: a critical analysis of youth and children's activities on social media platforms pp. 264-277

Chiji Longinus Ezeji and Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

Digitalisation: a transformational approach for productivity improvement in the food industry in South Africa pp. 278-289

Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

Assessing the benefits and challenges of inventory management practices and systems in the South African automotive sector pp. 290-312

Donna Tsakani Makhubele, Chengedzai Mafini and Douglas Zvinowanda

Population growth and unemployment in South Africa: A 24-Year analysis pp. 313-321

Hummerly Dhoba, Primrose Mutema, Adedamola Temitope Akinlade and Elvis Madondo

A note on the alternative method of estimating a firm’s sustainable growth rate pp. 322-329

Vusani Moyo

Evaluation of multifaceted holistic measures and strategies for combating cash-in-transit heists in South Africa pp. 330-347

Chiji Longinus Ezeji and Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

A note on intra-period compounding and the valuation of semi-annual and quarterly bonds pp. 348-361

Vusani Moyo

Analysis of financial management practices in Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) pp. 362-369

Ndivhuwo Sirembe and Freddy Munzhelele

Analysing the efficiency of computer-assisted audit tools and techniques within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality pp. 370-376

Pertunia Setati, Danie P. Schutte, Elsabe Kilian and Banele Dlamini

A critical analysis of IDP on achieving socio economic development of communities in South Africa pp. 377-386

Pearl Thobeka Mnisi, Dineo Sarah Malebana and Ritshidze Nethengwe

Meritocracy vs cadre deployment in the global South: an integrative review pp. 387-393

Anos Chitamba and Strinivasan Soondrasan Pillay

Demographic and business features of SMEs in Windhoek, Namibia: implications for bank financing and economic growth pp. 394-407

Rauna Ndilokelwa Iitembu, Solly Matshonisa Seeletse and Mmboswobeni Watson Ladzani

Linking academic advising and industry expectations: a study of management accounting students at Durban University of Technology, South Africa pp. 408-419

Anos Chitamba, Yearwood Verna, Swanepoel Matthys, Myeza Gabriel and Sizwe Mbona

Borehole water quality and health risks in rural communities: a consumer perceptive analysis pp. 420-429

Themba Daniel Sambo, Sechene Stanley Gololo and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

The Impact of cultural practices on the infringement of women's human rights in South African communities pp. 430-440

Decent Munzhelele, Andani Sweetness Munzhelele and Edward Munzhelele Humbulani

The nature of supervisor-supervisee relations in a rurally located institution of higher learning pp. 441-449

Nontuthuzelo Cekiso-Smith and Bulelwa Makena

Psychological factors and parenting in shaping adolescent cyberbullying behavior on social media pp. 450-462

Zulhawati and Meiliyah Ariani

Balancing power and policy: governing South Africa through a fragile national unity coalition pp. 463-470

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

A framework for the programme to revive Ndayo: a case of the Vhavenda cultural group pp. 471-477

Ndidzulafhi Ramavhunga, Vhonani Netshandama and Pfarelo Matshidze

Volume 7, issue 2, 2025

Survival strategies and failure of SMMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: secondary data pp. 01-13

Esabel Phiri, Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu and Godfrey Maake

Assessing the impact of supply chain practices on operational efficiency and service delivery in local municipality (LM) pp. 14-34

Kabelo Phahlamohlaka and Sabelo Mpungose

Empowering the next generation: the influence of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial motivation and behavior among African students pp. 35-42

Semukele Hellen Mlotshwa, Patrick Ebewo and Elona Ndlovu

Influence of electronic word of mouth during consumer buying decisions in South Africa pp. 43-52

Faith Tinonetsana, Veena P. Rawjee and Jeevarathnam P. Govender

Competition dynamics among foreign and local businesses in Chris Hani District Municipality the role of product diversification and pricing strategies pp. 53-66

Anthony Kambi Masha, Ernest Nikisi, Bathathu Peter and Patrick Bwowe

The impact of the 4Ps marketing mix on Durban's Micro and Small Enterprises pp. 67-74

Norman Mahohoma and Albert Tchey Agbenyegah

Investigating the current state of the adoption of e-health tools for digital mental health services in a selected South African higher education institution pp. 75-87

Rhodrick Nyasha Musakuro

Green human resource management and sustainable performance: a study of a selected hotel, Lagos State Nigeria pp. 88-105

Happiness Ifunanya Anusi and Bongani Dlamini

Nexus between environmental-specific servant leadership and organisational citizenship behaviours for environment as a strategic tool to accomplish environmental performance: evidence from existing studies pp. 106-111

Samuel Bangura

Perception of job satisfaction: insights from South African public sector administrative employees pp. 112-127

Mahlako Mashu Mothema, Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu and Godfrey Maake

Perceptions of artificial intelligence on the future of employees' job security in Africa: secondary data analysis pp. 128-145

Godfrey Maake and Esabel Mathekgane

Waste pickers’ money management practices and attitude towards entrepreneurship: Evidence from Durban-eThekwini municipality pp. 146-152

Phathiwe Sibanda, Mabutho Sibanda and Masibulele Phesa

Exploring the impact of women's leadership and governance towards stability and development: a case study of Limpopo Province pp. 153-162

Phoke Alpha Rakgwata and Talifhani Trevor Ramatswi

Towards ideal local governments in South Africa: harnessing the 4IR pp. 163-173

Maxhobandile Ndamase, Baseza W. Totobayo and Yusuf Lukman

The use of electronic record management system at selected TVET college pp. 174-183

Adolph Selane, Ntsieni F Ramasimu and Zukiswa P Ndaba

Causality with machine learning using the Lububu method for the diagnosis of African swine fever (ASF) pp. 184-206

Steven Lububu

4 IR-based capacity-building for improved service delivery and municipal readiness in South Africa pp. 207-218

Mncedisi Ncamphalala and Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad

Leveraging digital transformation leadership and customer agility to enhance SME performance in the Riau Islands, Indonesia pp. 219-231

Edy Yulianto Putra, Yolanda Masnita, Husna Leila Yusran and Ratih Anggraini

How do soft skills enhance the audit committee’s effectiveness in South African municipalities? pp. 232-243

Thapelo Lebese and Kgobalale Motubatse

Phase distribution and phase correlation: Evidence in international financial markets pp. 244-249

Samuel Tabot Enow

A nexus of access to information and household poverty post Covid-19 pp. 250-259

Hannah M Dunga

Corruption and the public money: The South African perspective pp. 260-269

Masa Sylvester Motadi

Multivariate Granger causality between financial markets: Evidence from US, Europe, Asia and Emerging market pp. 270-275

Samuel Tabot Enow

A comparative analysis of the absolute risk-adjusted performance of South Africa’s SRI funds before and during the COVID-19 pandemic pp. 276-296

Preston Kyle Winfred, Mabutho Sibanda and Frank Ranganai Matenda

Application of the fraud triangle model in mitigating tax evasion in developing countries: a conceptual framework pp. 297-306

Emmanuel Kojo Oseifuah

The Socioeconomic determinants of foreign capital inflows in selected Sub-Saharan African Countries pp. 307-318

Noel Nthangu, Mulatu Zerihun and Mushoni Bulagi

The intertemporal relationship between downside risks and expected stock returns: Evidence from time-varying transition probability models pp. 319-323

Samuel Tabot Enow

Salient underlying determinants contributing to the endemic prevalence of feminized poverty in Limpopo province, South Africa pp. 324-335

Decent Munzhelele, Phoke Alpha Rakgwata and Nngodiseni Jimmy Budeli

Unpacking the challenge of consultocracy in South African local government pp. 336-345

Arthur Shopola

Impact of COVID-19 on nurses’ mental health in Thohoyandou area, Limpopo province pp. 346-358

Maphulusi Makananisa, Valeria Baloyi, Mpho Madzhie and Maphuti Chueng

Mapping sustainable gender-based violence accountability ecosystems in rural communities: cases of Vhembe District pp. 359-368

Recheal Nthangeni Mathungeni

Factors contributing to body image dissatisfaction among female students at the University of Venda, Limpopo province pp. 369-379

Ayanda Cary Fankomo, Valeria Baloyi, Mercy Mushwana and Maphuti Chueng

South African Pentecostalism's impact on the spiritual and general well-being of MSM individuals pp. 380-393

Albert Ikhile

National framework for women empowerment and gender equality policy as a strategy for South African local government pp. 394-402

Mthunzi Khonjelwayo and Sandile Zondi

Progress made towards achieving National Development Plan in post COVID-19 era pp. 403-413

Maemu Emmanuel, Munzhedzi Harry Pandelani and Mathebula Ntwanano Erasmus

Effects of students’ socioeconomic status on academic performance: a case of first-year students at a South African university pp. 414-421

Vhutshilo Nekhubvi, Orifha Sinthumule, Innocent Zitha, Rosinah Mukhodobwane and Tshilidzi Mulaudzi

Using Moodle as a Learning Management System (LMS) for e-learning: student experiences in a developing country during the Pandemic pp. 422-429

Raessa Jabar and Desmond Wesley Govender

The implications of integration of cultural diversity facets in higher education pp. 430-435

Malesela Masenya

Enhancing an equitable language learning environment through translanguaging in English language classrooms pp. 436-444

Kufakunesu Zano and Pretty Thandiswa Mpiti

Unveiling the hidden epidemic: substance abuse and mental health concerns among high school learners in Mopani District in Limpopo Province pp. 445-455

Phoke Alpha Rakgwata and Pelewe Mphephu

Exploring the instructional media usage and preference of offenders at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre, South Africa pp. 456-469

Mulalo Unity Sivhidzho and Mulaudzi Mc

Road infrastructure in South Africa: What is missing? Road infrastrucure pp. 470-478

Bulelwa Maphela and Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo

Strategic communication and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the post-Mugabe era: A review of government campaigns and economic impact pp. 479-486

Elvis Madondo and Hummerly Dhobha

Gauteng’s Infrastructure Sustainability Development: Smart Initiatives pp. 487-495

Thom Balledux and Shankar Subramanian Iyer

Research as public management tool for improved municipal governance in South Africa pp. 496-504

Lusanda Juta, Arthur Shopola and Eunice Chesa

Volume 7, issue 1, 2025

Qualitative analysis of motivation on employee efficiency and productivity: insight from a selected FMCG organisation in South Africa pp. 01-13

Obianuju Okeke-Uzodike and Happiness Ifunanya Anusi

A digital ecosystem modeling for international student licensing in Indonesia pp. 14-25

Lusianus Andi Yunanto and Dodie Tricahyono

How a coffee shop increases the welfare of societies through ecosystem orchestration: A dynamic capabilities perspective pp. 26-38

Anjar Priyono, Syadiyah Abdul Shukor, Abdul Moin and Norasikin Salikin

The application of digital technologies in external auditing: a double edged sword? pp. 39-56

Favourate Y Mpofu and Queen Mpofu

Who is not truthful? Discrepancies between SMMEs and their support programmes in responding to the same question pp. 57-66

Gosiame Eulenda Molope, Solomon Seeletse and Mmboswobeni Watson Ladzani

Industry 4.0 technologies revolutionizing the civil aviation sector: e-services technology adoption in aviation industry pp. 67-81

Ya Neneh Awe, Umit Hacioglu and Melike Zehir

The critical role of uncertainty intolerance on the relationship between spiritual intelligence and artificial intelligence anxiety pp. 85-105

Züleyha Afra Beder and Aygul Donmez-Turan

Augmented intelligence in social engineering attacks: a diffusion of innovation perspective pp. 106-121

Kennedy Njenga and Baswabile Matemane

A discussion paper on international taxation and the allocation of taxing rights in Africa: challenges and opportunities pp. 122-130

Queen Mpofu

Sectoral labour productivity and unemployment in South Africa pp. 131-141

Ebenezer Megbowon and Mulatu Zerihun

The relationship between financial literacy and financial performance of registered small enterprises pp. 142-151

Peter Mogale, Mulatu F. Zerihun, Ngonyama S.f and Ngonidzashe Chiranga

Efficient bankruptcy prediction and its role for a more resilient Alpine tourism pp. 152-172

Alexander Plaikner, Marco Haid, Marcus Tänzel and Hüseyin Yağızhan Kol

The destructive effects of gender-based violence against men in South Africa: stigmatizing the victim pp. 173-179

Deborah Ngobeni, Alpha Rakgwata and Tumelo Sekgobela

Optimizing rainfall prediction in coastal and inland areas: a comparative analysis of forecasting models in eThekwini district, South Africa pp. 180-197

Ntokozo Xaba and Ajay Kumar Mishra

A comprehensive analysis of the effectiveness of Nyaope rehabilitation programs for individuals in recovery pp. 198-203

Tshepiso Mphidi, Tumelo Sekgobela and Jimmy Budeli

The impact of the constitutional court decision number 168/PUU-XXI/2023 concerning law number 6 of 2023 on national investment growth in Indonesia pp. 204-221

Adnan Hamid and Nina Silvana

Article-based thesis or thesis by monograph? Supervisors’ views on the route to completion of doctoral studies pp. 222-228

Chris Schachtebeck