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
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Volume 14, issue 3, 2025

Factors affecting travel intention and purchase behavior of airline passengers: the mediating role of promotional discounts in airline tickets pp. 01-17

Antoinette Nicole De Castro, Mary Gee De Gucena, Ma. Gianina Andrea Serrano and Ph.D. Antonio E. Etrata

Impact of automated picking systems on operational efficiency in South Africa’s manufacturing warehouses pp. 18-29

Tshepo Mabotja

A comparative analysis of lean manufacturing usage in Small and Medium Apparel Enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa pp. 30-41

Pushpa Govender, Winiswa Mavutha and Tshepo Mabotja

Contribution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices to the wellbeing of communities around the North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania pp. 42-52

Immaculate Gillo, Odass Bilame and Emiliana Assenga

The influence of hybrid working model on employee performance with the mediation of remote management and effective monitoring: study at PT PLN (Persero) pp. 53-59

Fiena Rasulia, Noermijati and Desi Tri Kurniawati

Deconstructing dimensions of resilience in Small and Medium Enterprise in Eswatini: a literature analysis pp. 60-72

Warren Julius Kule and MacDonald Kanyangale

Where are the women? analysing women in leadership positions at institutions of higher learning in South Africa pp. 73-77

Andile Sokani and Hlengiwe Zulu

Influence of individualized consideration on employee engagement in parastatals in the energy sector in Kenya pp. 78-87

Doris Change

The role of training and development on enhancing work engagement and employee quality service delivery pp. 88-100

Protasia Prosper, Chacha Matoka and Charles Cleophace Ngirwa

Responsible leadership influence on readiness towards change in a South African state-owned enterprise pp. 101-113

Jeremy Mitonga-Monga and Dakalo Precious Monyai

The effect of workplace environment and compensation on employee performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable; study on employees of Permuda Tirta Kanjuruhan Regency, Malang pp. 114-123

Naves Navila and Desi Tri Kurniawati

Risk management in the oil and gas sector: management of government equities in the Nigeria oil and gas sector pp. 124-138

Ever Obi and Olajide Solomon Fadun

Financial literacy in SMEs: a study of knowledge and practices in Umgungundlovu District, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa pp. 139-150

Sphume Dlungwane and Bomi Cyril Nomlala

Qualitative analysis of the influence of biases and emotions on decision-making in stock markets: the case of individual investors pp. 151-163

Alain Finet, Julie Laznicka and Hugo Palumbo

Assessing poverty dynamics in social grant dependent household: a comprehensive analysis pp. 164-173

Hannah Dunga

Assessing the financial condition of municipalities in Nepal pp. 174-186

Resam Lal Poudel, Surya Bahadur G C, Devi Lal Sharma, Umesh Singh Yadav, Indra Prasad Tiwari and Ajay Thapa

The influence of financial socialization, financial attitude and locus of control on financial behavior with financial literacy as a mediating variable: study on Generation Z in Malang City pp. 187-197

Zida Fitrotus Salsabila and Sumiati

Examining the impact of marital status and gender on household income dynamics pp. 198-206

Hannah Dunga

Strengthening financial sustainability through corporate governance: a study on commercial banks of Bangladesh pp. 207-217

Md. Shahidul Islam Zahid and Md Golam Ramij

Study of internal and external factors influencing the choice of multi-banking relationships among SMEs in Senegal: an approach using multinomial logistic regression pp. 218-230

Amon Anike Deh, Sarata Barry and Fatoumata Thiam

The relationship between corporate governance and firm profitability among JSE-listed basic materials sector firms pp. 231-241

Lindiwe Nxumalo, Sphume Dlungwane and Bomi Cyril Nomlala

Contribution of revenue enhancement plans to fiscal performance: A study of Local Government Authorities in Tanzania pp. 242-252

Dennis Hyera, Michael Kadigi and Daniel Wilson Ndyetabula

The Impact of Credit Risk Management Policies on the Growth of Deposit Money Banks: The Nigerian Experience pp. 253-264

Ever Obi, Olajide Solomon Fadun and Babajide Abayomi Ijimakinwa

An empirical assessment of financial prudence among South African individuals: investigating savings and investment behaviour pp. 265-280

Siphelele Rulashe, Syden Mishi, Sibanisezwe Khumalo and Desiree Hunter

Why do I change my health behavior? the role of mobile health monitoring and health consciousness pp. 281-288

Po-Chiang Wang, Yu-Lung Wu and Ren-Fang Chao

Teachers’ readiness at modernising teaching of accounting using available technology applications to ensure learners 21st essential skills pp. 286-296

Melikhaya Skhephe and Simbongile Mditshwa

Education the new currency for unification in the African digital society pp. 297-303

Devashree Naidoo

The influence of caring pedagogy on student success and access in one school of education in South Africa pp. 304-310

Kgomotlokoa Thaba-Nkadimene, Duduzile Mzindle, Cephas Makwara, Mamothibe Thamae and Violet Makwara

A cultural significance of the concept “Monna ke Nku, O llela teng†in the Balobedu communities: a case of Motsinoni Village, Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo Province pp. 311-319

Phoke Alpha Rakgwata, Pelewe Mphephu and Decent Munzhelele

The impact of financial literacy on the performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): A review of literature pp. 320-332

Tshepang Molosiwa and Jacob Holland

Corporate governance, organizational culture, and firm performance: a systematic literature review (SLR) and future research opportunities pp. 333-346

Neni Meidawati Didied, Gladi Rosida and Ataina Hudayati

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ perspectives on the relationship of tax knowledge to tax compliance: An exploratory study in a developing country pp. 347-359

Nompumelelo Precious Sithebe, Lesley June Stainbank and Chanthal Ronald

Dimensions of creativity as mediator between generative artificial intelligence and creative output in Philippine advertising agency pp. 360-368

Ma. Scherry Mei Gonzales, Sophia Nicole Matawaran, Pascua Mary Christ, Rafael Luis Pesueña and Antonio Etrata, Jr.

Augmented theory of planned behaviour, tax literacy and tax compliance in developing countries: a conceptual framework pp. 369-378

Emmanuel Oseifuah

South African research on livestock theft: a systematic review pp. 379-388

Mpho Mzingelwa and Stephen Mutula

The challenges and opportunities in implementing universal health coverage: a comparative study of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand pp. 389-397

Luthfi Dwi Risyanda

The relationship between practical lifestyles and cost escalation over members’ contribution to health insurance in Tanzania: The mediation of non-communicable diseases pp. 398-417

Salum Kanyungu

An examination of safety culture in patient safety incident reporting: a literature review through the spider framework pp. 418-421

Mutiara Desty

Impact of rewards and benefits on motivation among Allied health professionals in a Public Hospital pp. 422-432

Makoma Molalathoko and Mamoloko Rachidi

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