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

2019 - 2026

Current editor(s): Umit Hacioglu

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Bussecon International Academy, School of Business, IHU, Ordu cad. F-05 Blok No 3, 34480 Basaksehir, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Volume 8, issue 2, 2026

Determinants of Battery Electric Vehicle purchase intention: A discriminant analysis in Jakarta pp. 01-08

Hendra Wijaya and Fauziah Eddyono

Financial institution support and SMMEs performance in emerging ecosystems:Â Qualitative evidence from Vhembe district, South Africa pp. 09-18

Khamusi Ramudingane and Nkondo L.g

The role of IoT in mediating the impact of emerging technologies on evidence based human resource management practices: A comprehensive review of literature pp. 19-24

Samuel Bangura

Digital transformation and e-government adoption in the public sector: Leveraging technology to improve service delivery and transparency pp. 25-34

Limkile Mpofu and Zamokuhle Mbandlwa

Socio-economic contributions of immigrant-owned enterprises in Thulamela Local Municipality pp. 35-43

O. Marindili, Khamusi Ramudingane and V. Mampheu

Impact of online experience sharing on consumers’ purchase intention pp. 44-51

Anouar Abdessamad, Ranya Maatallah, Islam Azzouzi, Basma Semlali and Youssef Khatori

Evaluating adoption of tax administration digitisation by food-processing SMEs in Zimbabwe pp. 52-67

Might Pawarikanda and Ivan Gunass Govender

Opportunities and challenges of digital leadership in remote work management pp. 68-77

Samuel Bangura

Smart Information Management Systems and ESG Governance in aviation: Evidence from Taiwan pp. 78-85

Hui-Ping Shen and Yu-Lung Wu

The effects of matriarchal leadership styles on the success and performance of female-led South African entrepreneurial ventures: A systematic literature review pp. 86-97

Monument Thulani Bongani Makhanya

Towards a human-centric and sustainable future: AI-driven predictive analytics, statistical trends, and supply chain management from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 pp. 98-115

Alexander Samuels

Assessing the role of digital technology in enhancing efficiency and compliance within South Africa’s tax administration pp. 116-124

Mthobisi Ngcobo, Qondeni Khumalo, Surendran Pillay and Fabian Moodley

Improving food safety and quality control through blockchain in emerging market supply chains pp. 125-139

Kudakwashe Tazvivinga and Alexander Samuels

Transformational leadership and Human Resource Systems in driving innovation in SMMEs pp. 140-145

Mutshidza Kingsley Muenda, Reginald Mulalo Ndwamai and Norman Chiliya

Trade openness and human capital formation in Sub-saharan Africa: Evidence from a panel ARDL approach pp. 146-157

Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie, Mbroh Nana Adjoah and Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo

Governance challenges: A buffer in enhancing local economic development in the Vhembe District Municipality pp. 158-165

Madzanga Carol Netshandama and Harry Munzhedzi

Triple bottom line dynamics and strategic growth of Small Manufacturing Enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal pp. 166-176

Nkosinathi Prince Jali, Mishelle Doorasamy and Vanessa Gregory

Institutional quality and digital financial Inclusion as complementary drivers of economic growth: A panel analysis of the SADC region pp. 177-185

Collin Chikwira

Impact of global tariff shifts on South African manufacturing exports (2020–2025) pp. 186-201

Masa Sylvester Motadi

Exploring the role of governance in shaping Foreign Direct Investment in sub-Saharan Africa pp. 202-212

Saheed Akande Shittu and Lourens J Erasmus

The effect of herding behaviour on JSE returns: A comparative analysis of before and during COVID-19 pp. 213-225

Thato Malefane, Fabian Moodley and Sune Ferreira-Schenk

An assessment of food security and vulnerability among female-headed households in South Africa pp. 226-237

Hannah M Dunga

Urbanisation and internal migration as drivers of economic growth in developing economies: Evidence from South Africa pp. 238-246

Buyani Nkabinde

The influence of Vhavenda cultural norms on youth development in Ha-Muraga village, South Africa pp. 247-257

Maeba Muimeleli and Rendani Tshifhumulo

Social capital versus social pressure: An exploration of how black tax shapes peer relationships, family dynamics, and personal identity pp. 258-267

Phoke Alpha Rakgwata and Rendani Tshifhumulo

Strategic design and governance of type 2 diabetes care ecosystems: A cross-national comparative analysis across seven countries pp. 268-281

Tse-Ping Tang, Jyi-Chang Tsai and Yu Lung Wu

The representation of different types of crimes committed by South African female offenders through News24 and YouTube online media platforms pp. 282-306

Linda Moloko Seomane and Witness Maluleke

Evaluation of online education on students’ academic achievement, perceptions and preferences in a university of technology: A quantitative approach pp. 307-315

Kgashane Stephen Nyakala

Navigating supervisor conflicts: The experiences of black postgraduate students in South African Higher Education Institutions pp. 316-324

Jaqueline Boitumelo M.s and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

Performance management as a mechanism for strategic implementation in higher education: DUT Envision 2030 perspective pp. 325-333

Buyani Nkabinde and Phumlani Dlamikile

Here comes the stone! Students’ perspectives towards paper-based evaluation questionnaires pp. 334-350

Boniswa Mafunda, Nkosinathi Prince Jali and Adele Alice Robinson

Experiences of business studies pre-service teachers on the quality of mentor-mentee meetings during teaching practice pp. 351-362

Nduduzo Brian Gcabashe

Student organisations as information gatekeepers at higher education institutions: an evaluation of quality information distribution to prospective students pp. 363-371

Lungile Ngcobo and Thandukwazi Ncube

Structural and pedagogical challenges in South African rural TVET colleges: A case of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces pp. 372-379

Tandiwe Mdlungu

Community engagement ecosystems in South African higher education: A bibliometric analysis of scholarship advancing social justice, inclusion, and institutional strategy pp. 380-391

Monument Thulani Bongani Makhanya

Aligning personal preferences, user fit, and creative vision: A comprehensive analysis of brand choices in selecting social media platforms pp. 392-406

Faith Rudairo Chibvura and Darry Penceliah

Supporting the internal auditing profession through social media: Insights from a social learning perspective pp. 407-418

Prince Chukwuneme Enwereji, Annelien van Rooyen and Ilse Morgan

Tourism SMEs employees' perceptions regarding business excellence in Cape Town pp. 419-432

Thandokazi Hazel Ngemntu, Gift Muresherwa and Sipho Selatole Makgopa

Land use/land cover classification and change detection in Umlazi township, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2013–2022) using Landsat 8 and Machine Learning Algorithms pp. 433-446

Ntokozo Amanda Xaba

Effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation on outdoor workers health: A systematic literature review pp. 447-455

Samuel Bangura

Inflation's disruptive impact on student mental health and academic resilience: Strategic ecosystem implications for rural universities in South Africa pp. 456-469

Wisani Shikwambana, Ndotshidzwa Hakhakhi Tshirame, Muphulusi Witness Naledzani, Mupfiwa Salome Mukwevho and Valeria Baloyi

Volume 8, issue 1, 2026

A cross-cultural study of the ethical beliefs among Turkish consumers pp. 01-14

Talha Harcar, John E. Spillan, Xin Liu and Yaman Oztek

Productivity improvement model for government printing works: a South African perspective pp. 15-29

Enock Philani Mtshali, Nita Inderial Sukdeo, Victor Mofokeng and Kgashane Stephen Nyakala

Strategic interventions for effective service delivery: Insights from a South African local government perspective pp. 30-41

Nhlanhla Sibusiso Malinga and Hlengiwe Nomzamo Mabizela

The service quality and satisfaction in the private health care sector in South Africa pp. 42-48

Khathutshelo Ramalata, Joseph Musandiwa and Aklilu Asha

The impact of government officials’ attitudes on service delivery: A case study of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pp. 49-57

Halala Buthelezi and Zamokuhle Mbandlwa

An assessment of recruitment practices for food handlers into the National Schools Nutrition Programme (NSNP): A case of the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), Johannesburg North District pp. 58-69

Matjhupe Tshidiso Muroa, Sandiso Mahlala and Pertunia Ramulai

The role of multilingual training in advancing women entrepreneurship in South African townships and rural areas pp. 70-82

Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba and Elizabeth Oluwakemi Ayandibu

Evaluating the responsive uses of Artificial Intelligence in criminal sentencing in the criminal court: A comparative perspective pp. 83-104

Chiji Longinus Ezeji

Cybersecurity challenges and a conceptualised maturity Typology in Ugandan SMEs: A qualitative analysis pp. 105-119

Marilyn Sithole, Swart Odette and Freddy Munzhelele

Corporate service perceptions on King IV good governance compliance in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality pp. 120-128

Xolisile G. Ngumbela and Sithenkosi Lungisa

Empirical tests of Endogeneity in international stock markets pp. 129-133

Samuel Tabot Enow

A critical review of the application of forensic accounting in detecting money laundering activities in Zimbabwe pp. 134-148

Emmanuel Ndhlovu, Tafadzwa Jimu, Clainos Chidoko, Shadreck Nhorito and Moses Zingwina

Trend and Stochastic movements in international financial markets pp. 149-153

Samuel Tabot Enow

Lexicons as fundamental aspects in text comprehension pp. 154-163

Bulelwa Makena

Bridging policy gaps in climate-resilient water and sanitation governance: Critical analysis and reform pathways for South Africa’s Eastern Cape province pp. 164-175

Anita Shologu and Rozenda Hendrickse

Legislating the smart municipality: a legal framework for 4IR-enabled local governance in South Africa pp. 176-183

Mlondolozi Mvikweni and Paul Sakwe Masumbe

Integrating indigenous knowledge systems into science education for sustainable development: An exploration of student perceptions pp. 184-194

Mokgaetji Georginah Mokganya, Rene Simon Pearce, Vhutshilo Nekhubvi, Vhutshilo Molaudzi, Osca Matsilele, Tebogo Allison Mocheki, Takalani Nethavhanani and Khophotso Greel Malebe

Decolonising the entrepreneurship curriculum in South Africa pp. 195-208

Ayansola Olatunji Ayandibu and Wimbayi Chasaya

English first additional language learning through parental input pp. 209-217

Kufakunesu Zano

The legislative frameworks and institutional policies to address students’ sexual victimisation in the selected South African rural and urban universities pp. 218-225

John Lekganyane and Witness Maluleke

The role of infrastructure maintenance in reducing electricity outages in eThekwini municipality pp. 226-235

Siboniso Sabelo and Zamokuhle Mbandlwa

Brand development and brand communication practices in MSMEs in South Africa pp. 236-243

Sebilaro Sybil L.N.m and Sipho Makgopa

Do tangible resources lead to business growth among SMEs? pp. 244-252

Philani Khumalo and Nelisiwe Mary-anne Mchunu