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

2019 - 2024

Current editor(s): Umit Hacioglu

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Volume 6, issue 6, 2024

Environmental sustainability in South Africa's 3D printing sector The roles of cost, technology adoption, and regulatory compliance pp. 01-14

Ntokozo Dlamini, Thywill Cephas Dzogbewu, Dennis Yao Dzansi and Deon Johan de Beer

Integrating AI for environmental sustainability in medium to large corporations a case study of South Africa pp. 15-21

Faith Tinonetsana, Priscilla Musariwa and Elvis Madondo

Improving business performance: Role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in SMTEs pp. 22-30

Siyabonga Mxunyelwa

Factors affecting adoption of green procurement in the health sector: A qualitative review of Zimbabwe's health sector pp. 31-45

Crossman Mayavo

The role of digital marketing in enhancing the sustainability of rural retail businesses in Flagstaff, South Africa pp. 46-56

Zizipho Noqazo and Elvis Madondo

Influencing beauty: The role of YouTube vlogging in shaping Generation Z makeup purchases pp. 57-70

Tatenda Chabata

Exploring organizational culture and strategy implementation in the 4IR pp. 71-78

Dinko Herman Boikanyo and Godknows Gomwe

Decoding the impact of digital paradigms on human capital efficacies: An empirical exploration of digital transformation as a moderator in work engagement frameworks pp. 79-90

Njanjobea Isah Leontes and Jeremy Mitonga-Monga

Examining the nexus between staff development practices and employee performance at a selected Municipality in KZN pp. 91-101

Phumelela Talent Vezi, Ashnee Rajlal, Anos Chitamba and Regis Muchowe

Factors influencing institutionalisation of change management practice in government departments pp. 102-108

Theresha Hanekom, Michael Twum-Darko and Arthur Kadakure

Analysing the effects of flexible working conditions in the workplace: An exploratory study pp. 109-120

Ruth Bhekekile Shandu, Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe and Reward Utete

Are perceptions of organizational communication color-blind? A race comparative through a Chaos Theory Lens pp. 121-132

Yachal du Plessis and Veena Parboo Rawjee

Employee engagement in Ghana’s higher education institutions: a systematic literature review pp. 133-147

Lawrenda Adiasany, Crispen Chipunza, Lineo Dzansi and Samson Adewumi

Experiences of integrating technology during teaching practice: A case of business studies student teachers in South Africa pp. 148-157

Nduduzo Brian Gcabashe

Sociological perspective on migration in South Africa pp. 158-168

Mandla Alfred Twala, Alan B. Buthelezi, Mkwela Gcobani and Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani

Towards a shared vision of peace, security, migration and climate change in Africa pp. 169-179

Daniel Chigudu

Bullying of learners living with disabilities Fears of reporting bullying incidents pp. 180-186

Khutso Chiloane, Tumelo Sekgobela and Budeli Nngodiseni Jimmy

Identification of diagnostic methods for African swine fever: A systematic literature review pp. 187-202

Steven Lububu and Michael Twum-Darko

Exploring the nexus between green human capital management and climate action in the Zimbabwean mining sector pp. 203-211

Regis Misheal Muchowe, Ashnee Rajlal and Anos Chitamba

Technology as a driving force of service delivery in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality pp. 212-224

Yamkela Ntando and Malefatsane Alphons Mofolo

Nexus of Tax Law and Non-Profit Organizations: Incentives and challenges in compliance with tax laws by Public Benefit Organizations in South Africa: a scoping review pp. 225-242

Nompilo Sithole, Masibulele Phesa and Mabutho Sibanda

Volume 6, issue 5, 2024

The influence of moderating factors on consumer usage of OTT platforms using Netflix as an example pp. 01-16

Wan-Yu Chu and Yu-Lung Wu

Drivers of strategy implementation on the banking sector in South Africa pp. 17-22

Kelebogile Sibongile Tshabalala, Dinko Herman Boikanyo and Godknows Gomwe

Digital transformation and its role in FMCG supply chain resilience pp. 23-38

Kudakwashe Tazvivinga and Alexander Samuels

Factors influencing consumer satisfaction and behavioural loyalty in relation to online grocery shopping Apps pp. 39-49

Nombulelo Dilotsotlhe and Vincent Makhubela

Exploring the digital capabilities and workforce skills required for a private utility to operate in society 5.0 pp. 50-56

Michael Twum-Darko, Trudy Abrahams and Lee-Anne Harker

Green empowering leadership and organisational citizenship behaviour toward the environment of employees in hospitality firms in South Africa pp. 57-67

Khutso Mankgele and Olawale Fatoki

Effects of leadership accountability on commitment and engagement within the various sectors of the South African economy pp. 68-77

Matsidiso Nehemia Naong

Establishing the job demands and resources of support staff of a mining organization during the COVID-19 pandemic pp. 78-95

Nelesh Dhanpat, Kayleigh Fransman, Tebogo Mabotsa, Lovers Ngobeni and Tabitha Dorcas Sithole

Cyber policy for monitoring and regulating cyberspace and cyber security measures for combating technologically enhanced crime in South Africa pp. 96-109

Chiji Longinus Ezeji

Application of servant leadership in the delivery of strategic government projects in Gauteng Province Case Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in Kwa-Thema pp. 110-120

Tinaye Mahohoma and Moffat Makumbi

Comparative analysis of machine learning algorithms to improve the diagnosis of African swine fever pp. 121-137

Steven Lububu and Michael Twum-Darko

The role of human capital investment in economic growth: a study of South Africa pp. 138-145

Hummerly Dhobha and Elvis Madondo

3D printing firms in South Africa and their financial management practices How and to what extent does it enhance business performance? pp. 146-157

Edinam Agbemava, Thywill Cephas Dzogbewu, Dennis Yao Dzansi, Deon Johan de Beer and Olawale Fatoki

ISS corporate governance risk profiling: Testing the caretaker persona pp. 158-173

Chuo-Hsuan Lee and Edward Lusk

Road infrastructure challenges at Mqanduli Village in King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality pp. 174-183

Asisipho Ngomfela and Malefetsane Mofolo

Navigating the challenges and opportunities for adopting the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South African (SA) Municipalities pp. 184-194

Alouis Chilunjika

An application of monitoring and evaluation discourse in public administration pp. 195-205

Sandiso Mahlala

Teachers' views on their professional identity in teaching number concepts in the foundation phase pp. 206-215

Gugulethu Ncube, Azwidohwi P. Kutame, Sithabile Ntombela and Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani

The role of intellectual stimulation on students creativity improvement in higher education: A systematic literature review pp. 216-222

Nonye Chukwuma and Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

Every bit of language we accrue throughout life matters-Multilingual education pp. 223-231

Kufakunesu Zano

Factors influencing choice of maize and beans marketing channels for smallholder farmers in Lesotho The case of conservation agriculture adopters and non adopters pp. 232-238

Brian Muroyiwa and Falimehang Daniel Rameno

Impact of township economic revitalisation programme on entrepreneurship development and innovation in Gauteng, South Africa pp. 239-253

Barbara Ziyane, Sodiq Arogundade and Kwame Osei-Assibey

Innovative and disruptive policing: considering intelligence-driven community policing as a remodeled strategy for addressing crime in contemporary society pp. 254-268

Chiji Longinus Ezeji

Transformation of the Satya Adhi Wicaksana Doctrine: A contemporary study of building the integrity of law enforcement officers in the Attorney General's office of the Republic of Indonesia pp. 269-286

Hasbullah Hasbullah, Reda Manthovani, R. Narendra Jatna and Sandi Yudha Prayoga

Volume 6, issue 4, 2024

Does corporate board gender diversity influence shareholder value? A case of the non-financial sector in an emerging economy pp. 01-19

Douglas Zvinowanda, Chengedzai Mafini and John Beneke

Antecedents of organizational commitment and its relationship with turnover intention a study of business employees in pharmaceutical multi-national companies pp. 20-33

Xuan Nhi Nguyen and Hoang Nguyen Khanh Can

Customer perceptions of retail service quality at a selected supermarket chain pp. 34-48

Dion Trevor Noel and Jeevarathnam Parthasarathy Govender

The role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in enhancing brand loyalty in South African consumer markets pp. 49-55

Masa Sylvester Motadi

Organisational culture and institutionalisation of green supply chain management pp. 56-69

Mangakane Johanna Lunga and David Pooe

Potential cannabis commercialisation benefits in the South Africa cannabis masterplan pp. 70-81

Mulalo Rejoyce Maumela and Livhuwani Gladys Nkondo

The impact of online customised and personalised apparel pp. 82-90

Madelynn Gordon, Michael Twum-Darko and Arthur Kadakure

Attitudes and perceptions of people towards Artificial Intelligence in human dominated job roles: A bibliometric study pp. 91-104

Tinofirei Museba

Determinant of Green Social Capital: Evidence from Hospital Industry pp. 105-112

Pardiman, Jeni Susyanti and Riza Fikriana

Training interventions that enhance entrepreneurship self-efficacy among unemployed youth: A South Africa perspective pp. 113-121

Sinqobile I Mncwango, Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo and Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba

Understanding hybridity governance in Africa: A theoretical framework for hybrid structures, policies, and practices pp. 122-135

Masa Sylvester Motadi and Tshedza Sikhwari

Sustainable competitive advantage: building a culturally independent village pp. 137-151

Sabihaini Sabihaini, Widhy Tri Astuti, Yuli Liestiana, Sri Astuti and Yulia Hermawati

Unveiling the hidden dynamics: role of HRM in supporting the health and safety of healthcare workers in the post-Covid 19 pandemic world of work: an integrative review pp. 152-158

Samuel Bangura

Leadership and communication strategies for managing organisational change: insights from eThekwini automobile dealerships pp. 159-177

Nonye Chukwuma and Robert-Walter Dumisani Zondo

Coping with work-related stress amongst junior police officers in Pretoria central police station a qualitative approach pp. 178-187

Aim Rikhotso, Tebogo Nganase, Dikeledi Moremi and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

Exploring SMEs’ adoption of big data analytics for information security management: a grounded theory approach pp. 188–207

Kennedy Njenga and Sara Salih Bakhit

The role of entrepreneurial leadership in influencing the performance of SMMEs in the Vhembe district Municipality pp. 208-217

Muenda Kingsley Mutshidza, Livhuwani Gladys Nkondo and Nkhangweleni Tshifaro Khohomela

Investigating the impact of digital transformation in the public sector: A case study of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), South Africa pp. 218-234

Lindelwa Komna and Sabelo Mpungose

Enhancing digital transformation strategies: a framework for SITA pp. 235-252

Lindelwa Komna and Sabelo Mpungose

The role of AI, big data and predictive analytics in mitigating unemployment insurance fraud pp. 253-270

Siddikur Rahman, Abu Sayem, Shariar Emon Alve, Md Shahidul Islam, Muhammad Mahmudul Islam, Arifa Ahmed and Mohammed Kamruzzaman

Emerging technologies and cyber-crime: strategies for mitigating cyber-crime and misinformation on social media and cyber systems pp. 271-284

Chiji Longinus Ezeji

Human-centric technologies in sustainable supply chain management: a systematic review of the evolution from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 pp. 285-302

Alexander Samuels

Millennials and generation Z employees’ financial knowledge and behaviour nexus perspective for public entities within eThekwini Municipality, South Africa pp. 303-310

Charles Tony Ngwenya and Thalia Chetty

Oil production and ecological footprint in Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): the moderating role of institutions pp. 311-326

Adewale Samuel Hassan

Understanding SOE responses to the energy crisis in Nigeria and South Africa pp. 327-388

Thabang Motswaledi and Sysman Motloung

Enhancing internal audit effectiveness: The role of management support in South African provincial governance pp. 339-348

Awonke Geqeza and J. Dubihlela

Evaluating criteria for the implementation of energy management strategies pp. 349-360

Erika Van der Westhuizen

Hybrid governance in selected African countries: a conceptual debate and literature review pp. 361-372

Rozenda Hendrickse

Comparative analysis of selected political party manifestos in South Africa convergences, differences, and implications in public service delivery pp. 373-383

France Khutso Lavhelani Kgobe, Magatane Tshwarelo Mashilo, Mohale Enerst Selolo, Dilo Justin Ramoshaba and Mathibedi Frank Kgarose

The dual impact of disability support on student wellbeing: Insights from a South African university pp. 384-392

Ndakaitei Manase

The role of South Africa Border Management Authority in tackling border crime: evaluating security networks and evidence-based policing approaches pp. 393-407

Chiji Longinus Ezeji

Unpaid insurance claims: Language and communication gaps pp. 408-414

Sandile Buthelezi, Vimbai Hungwe, Solly Seeletse and Taurai Hungwe

Challenges in providing feedback to grade 4 second language learners: A case study of English teachers in Gauteng’s public primary schools pp. 415-425

Preya Pillay

Mitigating the costs of failure: NSFAS challenges and the need for an undergraduate grade reform in South African universities pp. 426-431

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

Challenges in the proliferation of private higher education institutions in Cameroon: addressing systemic issues and enhancing quality pp. 432-438

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

Small-scale farmers' market constraints in Ghana: influential farm-level contingencies pp. 439-452

Gameli Prosper Agbanu and Dennis Yao Dzansi

Corruption in South Africa: an ongoing challenge to good governance pp. 453-462

Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad

Adaptive public relations and marketing in tourism: how South African timeshare businesses responded to the Covid-19 crisis pp. 463-477

Mlondi Mkhize and Zakia Jeewa

Afrikaans and beyond: the complexities of developing multilingual academic environments in South African universities pp. 478-483

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie

Enhancing integrated development planning in South African local government: The critical role of youth engagement in planning and implementation pp. 484-492

Fortunate Mahlatse Maponya, Isaac Nkoana and Refilwe Erna Maenetja

Transforming cities: The role of local government-university collaborations in urban governance in Zimbabwe pp. 493-501

Tawanda Nyikadzino and Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad

Volume 6, issue 3, 2024

Challenges and opportunities for pharmaceutical SMEs from South Africa in embedding into global supply chains a systematic literature review pp. 01-22

Blessing Takawira and David Pooe

Investigating the nexus of corporate social responsibility and marketing performance in a medium-sized clothing manufacturing enterprise in South Africa pp. 23-32

Itumeleng Maome and Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

The social media marketing strategies employed by SMMEs for survival and growth during the Covid-19 crisis in rural KwaZulu- Natal pp. 33-52

Godfrey Mpungose, Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya and Emem O. Anwana

Design Thinking Approach on development of digital application: a case study of FMCG company’s product compliance pp. 53-72

Dwikky Sunu Prayogo and Astri Ghina

Ideas development of IoT smart tracking products for XYZ company using a design thinking approach pp. 73-82

Dodie Tricahyono and Abdul Azis Ichwan

MSMEs’ resilience strategies during the Covid-19 Crisis: a case of the tourism sector in South Africa pp. 83-92

Knowledge Shumba, Patrick Ebewo and Elona N Ndlovu

COVID-19 pandemic digitisation lessons for rural women-owned Micro and Small Enterprises pp. 93-105

Gift Donga and Tendai Chimucheka

Assessment of ‘motivational level in the workplace: Evidence from administrative employees pp. 106-116

Godfrey Maake

Organisational informal structures: social identity perspective pp. 117-128

Arthur Kadakure and Michael Twum-Darko

Significant of cultural diversity on business performance in the parts manufacturing organisation in South Africa pp. 129-137

Philani Khumalo and Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

An empirical analysis of challenges of implementing AfCFTA on South Africa’s trade in the SADC region: evidence using the PPML Estimation Technique pp. 138-149

Ngonidzashe Chiranga, Teboho J. Mosikari and Mulatu F. Zerihun

A systematic literature review of management accounting research in small businesses trends and implications in the emerging economies pp. 150-159

Banele Dlamini

Corporate social responsibility practices: evidence from the automotive manufacturing SMEs in the Ethekwini Metropolitan area pp. 160-170

Nonophela Buhle Mvakwendlu and Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

Mandating ethics to combat misconduct in the South African public service pp. 171-180

Kgopotso Maile and Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad

Adopting the Integrated Electronic Property Management System (IEPMS) in Zimbabwe’s public institutions in the Harare Province pp. 181-189

Alouis Chilunjika

The implications of gender inequality and land allocation South African rural areas: a theoretical perspective pp. 190-195

Malesela Masenya

The use of competitive intelligence as a strategic tool for student recruitment in public universities pp. 196-203

Chulumanco Mgweba, Veena Parboo Rawjee and Paulene Naidoo

Exploring the campus managers’ challenges in managing educational resources in a TVET college pp. 204-213

J.T. Mbatha, Alan B. Buthelezi and Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani

The role of entrepreneurship curriculum in empowering rural students for socio-economic development in South Africa pp. 214-224

Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani

Inclusive education for pre-service teachers in South African rural universities bridging theory and practice through systematic integration strategies pp. 225-233

Oluwatoyin Ajani and Sithabile S. Ntombela

Evolution in online learning: Implications for South African higher educational institutions in post COVID-19 era pp. 234-241

Itumeleng Maome, Sam Erevbenagie Usadolo and Bukelwa Mbinda

The effective use of smartphones for teaching and learning among undergraduates in higher institutions pp. 242-251

Bukelwa Mbinda, Sam Erevbenagie Usadolo and Itumeleng Judith Maome

Challenges faced by the government in addressing organised crime in South Africa: a policy framework analysis pp. 252-265

Mahlatse Ragolane and Nthabiseng Gratitude Khoza

Are local communities participating in ecotourism projects? a study of four local municipalities pp. 266-275

Fikile Xaba, Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo and Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo

Exploring the patterns of dry and wet spells: a case study of Ethekwini District Municipality, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa pp. 276-291

Ntokozo Xaba and Ajay Kumar Mishra

Reimagining local government's role in promoting inclusivity: A coproduction pathway for cities pp. 292-302

Lewis Edwin Chigova and Tawanda Nyikadzino

Volume 6, issue 2, 2024

Supply chain management (SCM) framework for small and medium manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana pp. 01-12

Mitchell Dodzi Morvey, Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya and Eric Kofi Boadi

The analysis of dynamic supply chain capability and operational performance of food and beverage MSMEs in Sleman, Indonesia pp. 13-24

Tri Wahyuningsih, Atriken Natasha, Yekti Utami, Hadi Oetomo and Tugiyo Tugiyo

The influence of social media use on corporate reputation at a higher education institution pp. 25-35

Lerato Relebohile Maboee, Paulene Naidoo, Nisha Ramlutchman and Veena Parboo Rawjee

The decision to use ShopeePay as a substitute for cash in the cashless era pp. 36-50

Meiliyah Ariani, Zulhawati and Melan Susanty Purnamasari

The worth of corporate social responsibility in SME growth to large corporate size pp. 51-60

Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

Maximizing productivity, harnessing the power of portable gadgets for SMTE business communication in Eastern Cape peri-urban areas pp. 61-74

Bukelwa Mbinda

Board demographic characteristics and governance practices of SOEs in Ghana pp. 75-87

Kwaku Asiedu-Nketiah, Yakubu Yakubu and Dennis Yao Dzansi

Why does job anxiety negatively impact employee creativity? an ego depletion theory perspective pp. 88-100

Chor-Sum Au-Yeung and Ren-Fang Chao

Employees’ perceptions of corporate social responsibility in a selected manufacturing enterprise in South Africa pp. 101-109

Itumeleng Maome

Exploring the impact of social responsibility on staff engagement in Ghanaian Universities: unveiling the mediating effect of organizational identification pp. 110-121

Emmanuel Barima Agyemang Prempeh and Dennis Yao Dzansi

Examining the drivers of artificial intelligence adoption in Nigeria’s supply chain management landscape pp. 122-137

Adewale Hassan

Utilisation of M-government in Matjhabeng local municipality: a necessity for effective public participation pp. 138-150

Malefetsane Alphons Mofolo

The determinants of use behavior of e-procurement system in developing countries a mediating effect of buyers’ and suppliers’ attitude from Tanzania pp. 151-165

Deus Shatta and Bahati K. Mabina

External factors affecting entrepreneurial financial governance strategies of the technical universities in Ghana pp. 166-178

Richard Ofosu Dwamena, Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya and Eric Kofi Boadi

Effects of green policies on sustainability of local economies in Africa pp. 179-193

Masa Sylvester Motadi

The relationship between profit sharing ratio and zakah performance ratio on return on assets an empirical study of Sharia compliance and financial sustainability in Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah in Indonesia pp. 194-207

Zulhelmy Hatta, Dodi Okri Handoko, Firdaus A. Rahman, Siska and Tengku Hafis Nurul Hidayah

Learning accumulation from unfamiliar environments: informal focus groups pp. 208-221

Sechene Stanley Gololo and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

Causal theories explaining the erosion in South African state and public services: a theoretical overview pp. 222-232

Rozenda Hendrickse

Volume 6, issue 1, 2024

Key action strategies for introducing smart manufacturing to small manufacturing industries pp. 01-13

Jui-Chieh Chang, Liang-Chien Lee and Ren-Fang Chao

The role of quality in airport services in passenger satisfaction at Aden Adde International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia pp. 14-27

Nuh Abdulle Farah and Umit Hacioglu

Exploring key drivers of tourism sustainability practices and their impact on sustainable competitive performance in the accommodation industry pp. 28-44

Md Farijul Islam

State and non-state actors’ contribution to economic stability or instability of State-Owned Entities: a case study of South African Airways pp. 45-50

Thabang Motswaledi

Financial development, institutional quality and economic growth in countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) pp. 51-62

Strike Mbulawa and Samuel Chingoiro

Artificial Intelligence for detecting and preventing procurement fraud pp. 63-73

Chiji Longinus Ezeji

Corporate social responsibility in marketing perspective qualitative study of domestic companies in East Java pp. 74-79

Endang Siswati, Rika Liftiana and Juliani Pudjowati

Staff training and employee performance: Perspectives of the workplace pp. 80-86

Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe and Reward Utete