Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies

2019 - 2026

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Volume 8, issue 1, 2026

Leveraging Brand Love through Brand Attachment and Brand Aspirations: A Triangular Theory of Love Extension pp. 1-14

Faheem Ahmad Khan, Samra Nawaz, Muhammad Umer Quddoos and Arslan Ahmad Siddiqi

Effect of Students Unrest on Academic Performance of Accounting and Finance Students: A Systematic Literature Review pp. 15-32

Joseph Kwasi Agyemang and Cameron Modisane

A Study on Leadership Barriers in Transgender Partially Inclusive Schools in Punjab, Pakistan pp. 33-46

Ghulam Hussain, Saima Hanif and Saira Hanif

Influence of Management Capabilities on Project Success: Studying the Mediating Role of Conceptual Competency and the Moderating Effect of Technological Capabilities among Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Economies pp. 47-66

Hafiza Arhum Tariq, Malik Javied Anwar, Sohail Anwar and Ehsan Bhutta

Who Goes to School? Role of Poverty, Household Structure, and Gender Differences in Child Schooling in Islamabad Slums pp. 67-78

Saira Habib, Unais Ali and Zainab Parveen

Psychological, Social, and Environmental Determinants of Tourist Well-Being: An Integrated Framework pp. 79-86

Mahwish Yaseen and Kalsoom Akhtar

Turning Hamlet Inside out: Creating an Independent Drama in Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead pp. 87-92

Mirza Khurram Naseem Baig and Safia Siddiqui

Financial Barriers and Incentives Influencing Counsellors’ Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Therapy Solutions: A Thematic Analysis of Secondary Data pp. 93-100

Onesmo Guti, Abigail Salema, Shillar Chinjanja and Winnie Tinonetsana

Impact of Capital Adequacy on Insurance Financial Inclusion in Kenya pp. 101-112

Chibole Khalumi Willingtone, Maingi Muli and Oseno Ben

Mediating Role of Communication Conflict on Team Diversity and Software Project Performance pp. 113-126

Waseem Aijaz, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Fahad Sattar and Muhammad Atif Sattar

Volume 7, issue 4, 2025

Effect of Institutional Quality on Financial Inclusion of SMEs in MENA Countries pp. 643-652

Adedeji Daniel Gbadebo

Effect of Natural Resources and Human Development on Industrial Production in Belt and Road Initiative Countries: An Analysis pp. 653-670

Shazia Khalid and Fatima Farooq

Building Energy Optimization Using Climate-Responsive Design and Lightweight Cementitious Materials in Residential Projects pp. 671-690

Aamer Sajjad, Sohail Anwar, Musarrat Ullah Khan Afridi and Zeeshan Ullah

Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Among Nurses pp. 691-698

Madiha Khan, Noor Ul Amin, Kouser Parveen and Madam Rubina Jabeen

Resilience in a Challenging Environment: Employees’ Views on Robustness, Agility and Integrity of SMEs in Sindh, Pakistan pp. 699-706

Tayyaba Rafique Makhdoom and Rubina Hanif

Impact of Green HRM Practices on Financial Performance: The Mediating Roles of Environmental Performance and Green Innovation and the Moderating Role of Green Transformational Leadership pp. 707-716

Umar Sadiq and Azam Anwar Khan

Individual Cultural Values and Brand Awareness: A Gender Perspective in Higher Education Sector of Pakistan pp. 717-734

Nouman Malik, Kashif Siddique and Muhammad Imran Dogar

A Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainability Reporting via Social Media pp. 735-754

Tahira Kanwal, Rehana Kouser and Muhammad Umer Quddoos

Fiscal Decentralization and Health Asymmetries in Pakistan pp. 755-768

Zaryab Khan Barech, Saira Habib and Nuzhat Falki

Curriculum Developers’ Reflections on the Expanded Core Curriculum for Learners with Visual Impairment pp. 769-776

Saira Hanif and Ghulam Fatima

Role of Smart Transportation in Reducing Carbon Emissions and Enhancing Green Total Factor Productivity in Pakistan: New Insights from NARDL Approach pp. 777-792

Sidra Mariyam, Sameen Naqvi and Saima Ashraf

Balancing Real Estate Development Potentials and Heritage Conservation Challenges of Inner Center Using Karachi as Case Study pp. 793-808

Masooma Shakir

Green HRM, Green In-Role Behavior, Green Extra-Role Behavior: The Moderating Role of Green Leadership in the Higher Education Sector of Pakistan pp. 809-820

Naseer Muhammad, Niaz Muhammad, Maaz Ud Din and Altaf Hussain

Assessing the Role of Green Finance in Environmental Sustainability: International Evidence from the EKC Perspective pp. 821-830

Faisal Ijaz, Rehmat Ullah Awan and Shamrez Ali

Integrating Reward Mechanisms with Employee Upskilling for Sustainable Human Capital Development in Emerging Markets pp. 831-844

Yinka Ibrahim Agbeyinka

An Integrative Framework of the Theories of Organizational Resilience, Dynamic Capabilities, and Institutional Strategy pp. 845-858

Emmanuel Imuede Oyasor

Linking Operational Sustainability to Economic Development: Evidence from Sustainable Manufacturing in the Pharmaceutical Industry pp. 859-870

Taiwo A. Muritala

Impact of Corporate and Technology-Related Taxes on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria pp. 871-878

Kayode David Kolawole

Macroeconomic Determinants of CO₂ Emissions in Pakistan: The Role of Economic Growth pp. 879-892

Zartashia Hameed, Zayeem Ul Haq and Laiba Batool

Smart Manufacturing Implementation and Supply Chain Performance: The Mediating Role of Digital Supply Chain Capabilities and the Moderating Effects of Organizational Resilience pp. 893-906

Mazhar Ul Haq and Sheikh Muhammad Fakhr E Alam Siddiqui

Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Digital Economy: A Bibliometric Analysis of Entrepreneurship, Inclusion, and Sustainable Development Research pp. 907-924

Zainab Paracha, Umair Paracha and Asif Yaseen

A Qualitative Exploration of Experiences of Women Regarding Khula in Punjab, Pakistan pp. 925-932

Ateeb Virk and Malik, Ra’ana

Analyzing the Contribution of Managerial Skills to the Success of Public Event Projects: A Machine Learning Perspective pp. 933-950

Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Fahad Sattar, Khuram Shafi and Muhammad Atif Sattar

Impact of Innovative Work Behavior, Person Organization Fit and Climate for Inclusion on Employee’s Performance of IT Sector pp. 951-960

Syed Mahad Ali Naqvi, Abou Bakar and Kalsoom Akhtar

Volume 7, issue 3, 2025

Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Nets: A Case Study around Poonch District pp. 495-506

Saima Bashir, Muhammad Masood Anwar, Muhammad Zubair Khan and Noreen Bashir

Post-COVID-19 Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Influence of Creativity, Mindset, and Self-Efficacy in Entrepreneurship Education pp. 507-518

Syeda Muniba Zahrah, Junaid Zafar and Sulaman Hafeez Siddiqui

Modeling the Structural Relationships of Brand Competency, Brand Love, Brand Advocacy, and Brand Loyalty pp. 519-542

Faheem Ahmad Khan, Samra Nawaz, Muhammad Umer Quddoos and Arslan Ahmad Siddiqi

Impact of AI-Driven Risk Management and Organizational Culture on Sustainable Decision-Making: Examining the Moderating Role of Regulatory Framework and Technological Infrastructure in the Construction Sector pp. 543-562

Sheeza Ehsan, Mujahid Hussain, Amna Niazi and Hamid Hassan

Exploring the Dynamic Impact of Green Innovation and Fintech Adoption on Sustainable Performance: The Mediating Role of Artificial Intelligence Adoption pp. 563-580

Laiba Rehman, Muhammad Ramzan, Imtiaz Ahmed Nasir and Rehana Kouser

Effect of Board Accountability on Quality of Financial Disclosure by Commercial and Service Companies in Kenya pp. 581-596

Ndiema Boiyo Philip, Tibbs Yugi Charles and Alala Ondiek Bennedict

Impact of BIM Adoption on Project Performance: The Mediating Role of Resource Efficiency and Moderating Role of Stakeholder Collaboration pp. 597-610

Adnan Hafeez, M.U.k Afridi, Sohail Anwar and Muhammad Husnain Shabir

Using LLM-Generated Data to Create a Roman Urdu Scam Call Detector pp. 611-620

Sameed Irfan, Aswad Sheeraz and Muhammad Hasnain

Organizational Inclusivity Commitment and Performance of Employees in County Government of Vihiga pp. 621-630

Mmaitsi Adelaide, Juliana Mutinda and Maniagi Musiega

Customer Service Strategy and the Operational Performance of Public Universities in Lrec, Kenya pp. 631-642

Wendo Erick, Dishon Wanjere and Edwin Simiyu

Volume 7, issue 2, 2025

Fueling Business Success: Intellectual Capital and its Pathways to Performance pp. 203-220

Ghulam Haider and Muhammad Zia Ul Haq

Impact of Green Finance and ESG on the Sustainable Performance of Islamic Banks pp. 221-240

Muhammad Ejaz, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Sadiq Shahid and Muhammad Kamran

Self-Awareness Mechanism for Top-down Attention using Fuzzy Logic in Sustainable Business Intelligence pp. 241-250

Muhammad Furqan Khan, Wasim Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Muzaffar Hameed and Arslan Ahmad Siddiqi

Effect of Reward System on Employee Retention of Non-Teaching Staff: Evidence in Public Schools, Kenya pp. 251-262

Wakhutu Elly Onyango, Willis Otuya and Dishon Wanjere

Impact of Fintech Adoption on Corporate Financial Structure and Performance: A Cross-Country Study of NBFCs pp. 263-274

Muhammad Mubeen Thepdawala

Effectiveness of Business Management Solutions Used by two Zimbabwe State Owned Enterprises to Address Business Challenges pp. 275-284

Titos Mbambi and Dominic Uzhenyu

Impact of Market Separations on the Development of Shared Innovations through the Use of ICT at BOP in Pakistan pp. 285-300

Muhammad Ilyas, Sulaman Hafeez Siddiqui, Ali Ijaz and Saif Ur Rehman

Using Artificial Intelligence-based instructional strategies: An Approach of Responsible Special Education Teaching pp. 301-322

Kashif Iqbal, Hania Amjad and Samina Ashraf

From Battlefield to Bull Market: Pakistan’s Economic Adaptation Amid Indo-Pak Conflict and Its Strategic Pivot to China & France pp. 323-336

Kalsoom Akhtar, Nosheen Nawaz, Nain Tara and Shazia Kausar

Influence of Revenues Recognition Technique on Quality of Financial Reporting in Public Universities in Kenya: The Moderating Role of University Size pp. 337-346

Lumatete Irine Nanzala, Mary Nelima and Muli Maingi

A Study on Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa: An Approach to Gaining Competitive Advantages pp. 347-354

Isaac Nkoana and Kgalema Abbyton Mashamaite

Role of Open Innovation in Accelerating Circular Economy Adoption: A Literature-Based Perspective pp. 355-366

Muhammad Jamshaid Bajwa, Sumera Aslam, Farzana Akmal Memon and Muhammad Annan

Assessment of Socioeconomic Threats Faced by Orphans in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (A Case Study of District Bagh) pp. 367-380

Ayman Parvaiz, Muhammad Masood Anwar and Gulzar Fatima

Insights of School Heads Regarding Effectiveness of Assessment Policy Framework 2019 For School Based and Large-Scale Assessment pp. 381-396

Iram Naz, Misbah Malik and Sania Falak

Board Competence and Performance: Evidence from SACCO’s in South Rift Region, Kenya pp. 397-406

Robert Kipngetich Rotich, Jackline Akoth Odero and Evans Kwendo

Effect of Overconfidence Biases on Investment Decisions at NSE in Kenya pp. 407-420

Nicholas Kipkoech Koskei, Charles Tibbs and Reuben Rutto

Supply Chain Risk Management Practices and Performance of Procurement in the County Governments of Western Region, Kenya pp. 421-434

Collins Muhando Unguku, Consolata Ngala and Machuki Mogere

Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy Between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction among Secondary Schools Teachers pp. 435-442

Misbah Raees and Junaid Zafar

Impact of Artificial Intelligence Disclosure on Financial Performance and Financial Inclusion pp. 443-454

Amna Syed, Maria Shams Khakwani, Fatima tuz Zahara and Rehana Kouser

Impact of Training on Improving Job Performance in the Health Sector: The Case of Tripoli Central Hospital pp. 455-462

Serajedein Mohamed Mansour Shugman and Khairi Ahmed R Masaud

Circular Economy and Green Growth: Enablers, Benefits, and Implementation Challenges pp. 463-476

Robert Agwot Komakech

Influence of Procurement Ethics Compliance on Service Delivery of County Governments in Western Kenya pp. 477-494

Chibole Collins, Kiongera Fredrick and Rosemary Nanyama Mumaraki

Volume 7, issue 1, 2025

Effect of Training and Development on Service Delivery in Public Health Institutions of Western Kenya Region pp. 1-12

Maurice Erambo, Eglay Tuvulla Tsuma and Willis Ingabo Otuya

Impact of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Quality Education Impacting other SDGs in Pakistan Higher Education Institutions: Moderation and Mediation of Resource Slack and Shared Vision Capability pp. 13-24

Bashir Ahmad, Azam Anwar Khan, Maawra Salam and Rahat Anwar Khan

Nexus between Sustainability Reporting Disclosure and Financial Performance: A Comprehensive Analysis of Saudi Arabia's Manufacturing Industry pp. 25-38

Maha Faisal Alsayegh

Exploring the Nexus Among Financial Advancement, Natural Resources Rent, Green Innovation and Environmental Quality in Pakistan pp. 39-52

Muhammad Adnan Afzal, Waqar Ahmed, Nasir Abbas and Muhammad Naeem Shah

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics: Transforming Supply Chain and Sustainable Manufacturing to Achieve SDGs Agenda pp. 53-66

Gohar Mahmood, Azeem Ahmad Khan, Shahid Mahmood and Muhammad Adnan Ali

Economic Implications of Aging Population on Labour Market in Kenya pp. 67-78

Faith W. Kilaku and Mark Kimathi

Digital Technologies as Strategic Resources: A Resource-Based Framework for Supply Chain Visibility Enhancement pp. 79-94

Liaqut Ali and Muhammad Zia Ul Haq

Impact of Unethical Pro-Leader Behavior on Careerism Through Co-worker Undermining pp. 95-106

Riffat Gill, Sadia Shaheen and Muhammad Farooq Rehan

Organizational Commitment as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction: A Study of Banking Sector in Multan, Pakistan pp. 107-118

Zara Hayat, Sahar Hayat and Shahzadi Sattar

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding the Nutritional Needs of Pregnant Women pp. 119-130

Neha Palous, Ateeqa Khan, Kousar Parveen and Rubia Jabeen

Factors Influencing Online Banking Continuance Intentions Among Older Adults: Evidence from an Emerging Market pp. 131-144

Shaun Bvuma, Neo Ligaraba and Pinkie Segodi

Analyzing the Causes of Fire Accidents and Prevention Strategies in Pakistan: Exploring Mitigation Measures pp. 145-158

Ghulam Nasir, Waheed Asghar and Sohail Anwar

Domino Effect of Brand Experience, Brand Passion, and Brand Image on Brand Commitment pp. 159-172

Faheem Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Umer Quddoos, Ammara Akram and Arslan Ahmad Siddiqi

Social and Educational Challenges impacting the Quality of Higher Education in Pakistan: Perception of University Students pp. 173-182

Tahira Yasir, Saadia Razzaq and Aliya Khalid

Minimizing the Trends of Plagiarism among Prospective Special Education Teachers: A Way Forward towards Academic Integrity pp. 183-192

Kashif Iqbal, Samina Ashraf, Humaira Bano and Salim Razı

Identification of Entrepreneurship Skills of University Students in Punjab pp. 193-202

Misbah Malik, Alishsh Zaheer and Fariha Jabeen