International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478)

2012 - 2025

Current editor(s): Prof.Dr.Umit Hacioglu

From Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance
Editorial Office,Baris Mah. Enver Adakan Cd. No: 5/8, Beylikduzu, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Volume 14, issue 2, 2025

Digital skill improvement in creative economy industries pp. 01-12

BRA. Sekar Kinanthi Mpsw and Achmad Sudiro

The relationship between ease of doing business and FDI attraction in South-Eastern Asia pp. 13-26

Darlington Chizema, Ramos E. Mabugu and Christelle Meniago

Understanding the factors influencing individuals’ intention to buy second-hand clothing: A Mauritius perspective pp. 27-45

Shelley Tyne Tyne Tang Fat Sang and Xue Bing Peng

Transferred affection: Celebrity influencers as enablers of brand loyalty of smartphones in Nigeria’s emerging market pp. 46-57

Kizito Alakwe

The disruptive nature of AI-Powered technologies: balancing the dichotomy of dependence and autonomy for IT Professionals pp. 58-69

Mark Frater and Iiemsa

The effect of servicescape on consumer revisit intention through fine dining restaurant satisfaction and reputation in Malang City pp. 70-78

Majdah Makkiyah Guntur and Nur Khusniyah Indrawati

The influence of strategic planning and organizational culture on organizational performance with transformational leadership as a mediating variable: a study on the Madiun City government pp. 79-90

Haris Al Marzuki Faza and Wahdiyat Moko

Diversity perceptions and organizational commitment as predictors of performance and satisfaction pp. 91-107

Ioana Vinași

Transformational leadership and catalytic collaboration in village development: Study in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia pp. 108-113

Novy Setia Yunas, Mochammad Fauzi Said, Abdul Aziz and Mi’rojul Huda

Addressing nurse turnover in Ghana: the interplay of stress factors, job satisfaction, and transformational leadership pp. 114-127

Isaac Duku, Ethel Ansaah Addae, Nilesh Kumar and Muhammad Yaseen Bhutto

The Impact of green human resource management on decent work: Linking environmental sustainability and employee well-being pp. 128-140

Maurus Mpunga

Examining the role of trade unions during salary negotiations in public schools pp. 141-145

Sipho Makgopa and Mpho Makgopa

Tax avoidance: the role of profitability, sales growth, corporate social responsibility, corporate size and age pp. 146-152

Saparila Worokinasih and Nur Imamah

The effect of taxpayer religiosity, tax amnesty, and tax sanction on taxpayer compliance with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) taxes pp. 153-163

Tomy Prasetia

Capital structure and a firm´s profitability: is there any relationship? pp. 164-172

Samuel Tabot Enow

Influence of demographics on drivers of, and preference for, digital personal banking in South Africa pp. 173-204

Avikar Ramsundra, Roger Mason and Thomas Dobbelstein

Holding momentum on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange pp. 205-216

Johannes Scheepers De Beer

Chinese mining sector investment and energy independence in Africa: A panel data analysis of 20 Countries from 2013 to 2022 pp. 217-232

Makatleho Georginah Domela, Ze Tian and Brian Mereta

Exploring savings and spending behaviour among university graduates in Bangladesh pp. 233-240

Sojib Islam, Rahatul Islam and Raad Mozib Lalon

Determinants of bank deposits under changing economic conditions in South Africa pp. 241-251

Richard Apau and Athenia Bongani Sibindi

Democracy and inclusivity: the political participation and representation of People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Africa pp. 252-261

Adekunle Akinola and Nolubabalo Magam-Chaka

Empowering rural communities in the Vhembe district to prevent gender based violence: an impact evaluation of the men and boys championing change programme pp. 262-271

Konanani Constance Matambela, Rendani Tshifhumulo and Bernard Nthambeleni

Psychosocial challenges faced by young females dating sugar daddies a case study conducted at the selected university, Limpopo Province, South Africa pp. 272-278

Valeria Baloyi, Mpho Madzhie and Maphuti Chueng

Exploring perceptions and challenges of transitioning wood processing SMEs into commercial ventures: a case study of Buseko and Mandevu-Chaisa markets in Zambia pp. 279-290

Adrian Robert Saluti, Bupe Getrude Mutono Mwanza and Benjamin Kaira

Multipurpose traditional vegetables for food security pp. 291-308

Mokgaetji Georginah Mokganya

Exploring the purpose and evolution of education: from informal learning to formal schooling, challenges, international legal frameworks and recommendations for the future pp. 309-315

Chiedza Simbo

Exploring higher education policies regulating breastfeeding on university campuses: implications for the wellbeing of women academics pp. 325-331

Fikile Xaba, Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo and Mpho Chaka

Applying the UTAUT model to explore user behavior in ChatGPT usage pp. 332-341

Yen-Ling Chou, Yu-Lung Wu and Ren-Fang Chao

Barriers to sustainable integration of ICT in Pietermaritzburg public secondary schools pp. 342-351

John Mangundu, Cephas Makwara and Kgomotlokoa Thaba-Nkadimene

Assessing gender disparities and variability in STEM education using subject scores pp. 352-364

Vhutshilo Nekhubvi, Vuledzani Makhoshi, Vhutshilo Molaudzi, Thakhani Ravele, Ndivhuwo Ndou and Rendani Netshikweta

Mapping the Landscape: Challenges and Growth Prospects for Construction SMEs in Gauteng Province, South Africa pp. 365-374

Henok Hailu and Makgopa Tshehla

Volume 14, issue 1, 2025

Exploring the relationship between ESG performance and firm value in Chinese and US banks The moderating impact of environmental uncertainty and competitive advantage pp. 01-16

Changjun Zheng, Md Abdul Mannan Khan, Changjun Zheng, Rabiul Islam, Md Mohiuddin Chowdhury and Md Mohiuddin Chowdhury

Strengthening resilience: the synergistic role of credit risk and customer relationship management in non-bank financial institutions pp. 17-26

Emmanuel Paulino, Ronald Romero, Paulo Noel Mazo and Ronaldo Tan

International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and the quality of financial reporting: South African Perspective pp. 27-36

Ndivhuwo Sirembe, Vusani Moyo and Emmanuel Kojo Oseifuah

The intervening role of marketing effectiveness on interactive marketing and marketing performance pp. 37-46

Kenneth Kaunda, John Kuria Thuo and George Adegu

The adoption of e-health tools for digital mental health services in a South African higher education institution pp. 47-57

Rhodrick Nyasha Musakuro

An analysis of Taiwanese banks' foreign direct investment timing in Japan: The role of external environmental factors pp. 58-64

Wu-Hua Chang

Financial inclusion through agent banking in Bangladesh: opportunities and challenges pp. 65-73

Dhiman Barua, S.M. Akber, Rozina Akter and Md. Roman Khan

Exploring stochastic volatility in financial market pp. 74-79

Samuel Tabot Enow

Harnessing migration for sustainable development in Africa: challenges and opportunities pp. 80-88

Elvis Madondo and Hummerly Dhobha

A sociological investigation into the factors influencing women's political participation in South Africa: a qualitative approach pp. 100-111

Andile Sokani, Sinelisiwe Thwala and Motlagabo Matseke

Exploring the divine: a deeper look into religious motifs in Siswati poetry pp. 112-119

Khulisile Nkuna and Innocent Zitha

Exploring the measures to improve parent-teen sexual health communication in rural Mpumalanga province, South Africa pp. 120-128

Nothando Mbalenhle Mngomezulu, Majapi Masala-Chokwe and Tshiamo Ramalepa

The effects of foster care backlog on prospective beneficiaries in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa pp. 129-135

Livhuwani Mafela and Tumelo Sekgobela

Challenges facing uMsunduzi local municipality in supporting SMMEs in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa pp. 136-143

Njabulo Xulu

The ideal 4th Industrial Revolution lecturer in South African Universities pp. 144-150

Takalani Mashau

Project-based learning for promotion of entrepreneurial education among first level science students pp. 151-159

Rene Pearce, Innocent Zitha, Georgina Mokganya, Vhutshilo Molaudzi, Vhutshilo Nekhubvi and Osca Matsilele

Lexical reiteration as the English First Additional Language learners’ strategic approach to achieve cohesion in essay writing pp. 160-168

Mzamani Khosa, Khazamula Maswanganyi and Innocent Zitha

Evaluating the representation of entrepreneurship in grade 10-12 business studies syllabus in South African schools pp. 169-174

Sanele Ngcobo

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) within Romanian accounting research from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) pp. 175-191

Emil Adrian Bancu

The effectiveness of service provision in the South African local municipalities A case of the selected Municipality in North West Province pp. 192-198

Eunice Chesa, Arthur Shopola and Lusanda Juta

Barriers to quality nursing documentation at a mental health institution A qualitative study pp. 199-208

Andile Glodin Mokoena- De Beer, Itumeleng George Masondo and Nkhensani Florence Mabunda

Investigating factors that encumber old mutual protect covers in South Africa pp. 209-214

Reginald M. Ndwamai, Ndivhuwo Sirembe and Ambani Tshikovhi

An era of political destruction: The post-South Africa’s 2024 Elections Outcome pp. 215-221

Karabo Thobejane and Thabang Motswaledi

Modelling intrusion detection systems using swarm intelligence pp. 222-236

Wamashudu Sigogo and Rodney Mushininga