IJRISS - Volume 10, Issue 15
Articles
Entrepreneurial Spin-Offs as a Structural Mechanism to Mitigate the Sacrifice Ratio in Open Economies
Authors: Amel Trabelsi Elloumi, Charnez Elloumi
Abstract: In open emerging economies heavily dependent on imports, the fight against inflation often confronts a major structural obstacle: a high "Sacrifice Ratio." This concept is characterized by an exorbita...
Age-Coded Job Advertisements Inflate Labour Shortages in African Economies: Machine-Learning Evidence from a Seven-Country Study
Authors: Stanley Mukasa, Dennis Ngobi, Sixbert Sangwa
Abstract: Purpose: This study interrogates the paradox of employer-reported “labour shortages” in labour-abundant African economies. It advances the claim that shortage signals are partly institutional outp...
A Conceptual Framework for Measuring the Social Return on Investment (SROI) for Affordable Housings in Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Zaim Mohd Shukri, Abdul Samad Abdul-Rahim, Wan Norhidayah W. Mohamad, Mohamad Fakri Zaky Jaafar
Abstract: The benefits of affordable housing extend beyond the number of units built or households housed. The most significant difficulty in the assessment of affordable housing is to measure the cultural, soc...
Happiness-Income Relationship: A Cross-Country Comparison
Authors: Dr. Deepa Soni, Sourabh Pandya
Abstract: The link between happiness and income has been widely studied, yet countries show different patterns as they grow. Higher income often improves people’s lives, but many findings also show that happi...
Artificial Intelligence Driven Personalisation and Online Purchase Intention: The Mediating Role of Consumer Awareness and the Influence of Consumer Attitude toward AI in an Emerging Market
Authors: Ekwunife Gabriel Okafor, Nwokoye, Ifeoma Emmanuella, Mbamalu Euphemia Ifunanya
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential part of modern e-commerce, primarily through algorithm-driven personalisation that customises product suggestions and content for individual consum...
Rethinking Consumer Knowledge in Data-Driven Markets
Authors: Lukasz Bikowski, Dominic Osborne
Abstract: This paper examines how data-driven marketing restructures consumer knowledge in the digital economy. At the micro level, recommendation systems, personalization, and dynamic pricing alter how consume...
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Animal Welfare Implementation in the Sheep Export Process to Malaysia Via Teluk Nibung Port
Authors: Adil Kari Salam Harahap, Nevy Diana Hanafi, Sri Fajar Ayu
Abstract: In the process of exporting sheep to Malaysia, there are several stages that sheep must go through, starting from the pen to the destination (Malaysia). Sheep always interact and receive treatment fro...
External Reserves and the Policy Trilemma in Nigeria: Reassessing Monetary Policy Independence under Exchange Rate and Capital Flow Constraints
Authors: Itoro M. Ikoh, Sylvanus Udoh, Ikechukwu A. Acha
Abstract: This study reassesses the role of external reserves in shaping Nigeria’s monetary policy independence within the framework of the policy trilemma, which highlights the inherent trade-offs among exch...
Integrating Risk and Uncertainty into Patent Valuation: Evidence from University-Generated Real Estate Innovations
Authors: Ng Wee Fern, Rohaya Abdul Jalil
Abstract: Patent valuation plays a central role in determining the commercial potential of university-generated innovations. However, conventional valuation approaches often insufficiently account for risk and ...
A Risk-Adjusted Patent Valuation Framework for Real Estate Innovations in Malaysian Universities
Authors: Ng Wee Fern, Prof. Madya Dr. Rohaya Abd Jalil
Abstract: The valuation of patents has become a critical concern for universities seeking to commercialize research outputs and enhance their contribution to national innovation systems. This challenge is parti...
Mass For Creation and Biome 9: A Biodiversity Forum An Ecological Economics Perspective from the Nabaoy River, Philippines
Authors: Jayvee U. Delos Santos, Therese Jean A. Sarabia, Bryan Ray S. Solano, Jimmy T. Masagca, Amelia Gonzales, Ann Cicely Samar, Amelia T. Navejas, Ralph Lauren Alomia, Raymond J. Sucgang
Abstract: Science-faith forums are increasingly recognized as informal institutions that influence environmental governance, especially in biodiversity-rich areas where social cohesion is strong. This study exa...
Sustainable Resource Management Practices in Malaysian Higher Education Institution: A Case Study of Universiti Tun Hussein on Malaysia
Authors: Nur Irdina Fatini Abdul Halim, Abdul Jalil Omar, Marlina Mohamad
Abstract: This study examines sustainable resource management practices at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), identifies factors affecting their implementation, and proposes improvement strategies. A m...
Statistical Surveys, Knowledge Economy in the Agri-Food Sector: A Lever for a Competitive Economy in Algeria
Authors: Younes Ferdj, Abdelkader Djeflat
Abstract: In the context of economic diversification in resource-dependent economies, statistical surveys play a strategic role in transforming dispersed information into structured knowledge that supports comp...
Determinants of Private Savings in Malawi: A Micro-Econometric Analysis
Authors: Rossina Chimkwita
Abstract: Private savings constitute a critical source of domestic finance for investment and economic growth, particularly in low-income economies where access to external capital is limited. Despite its impor...
The Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data in Developing and Optimizing Labor Norm Systems in Manufacturing Enterprises
Authors: Nguyễn Công Toại, Đỗ Thị Tý
Abstract: Amid the rapid pace of digital transformation in manufacturing enterprises, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data is increasingly expected as a strategic approach to improving labo...
Mapping the Global Housing Affordability Crisis: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review with Insights on Significant Contributing Factors
Authors: Nur Aliyah Jazuli*, Norzanah Abd Rahman, Nasrah binti Naharu, Norfazillah binti Matmali
Abstract: Housing affordability has evolved from a localised economic issue into a complex global crisis, threatening social stability and public health in both developed and emerging economies. Despite the gro...
Livelihood Displacement Under Agrarian Collapse: Informalisation, Asset Erosion and Institutional Failure in Zvishavane Rural District, Zimbabwe
Authors: Taruona Douglas, Chomunorwa Rusakaniko
Abstract: The collapse of formal agriculture in Zvishavane Rural District has essentially reconfigured rural livelihood systems, pushing households to venture into informal and often precarious economic activit...
Economics of Smoked Fish Marketing in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State
Authors: N. T. Emaeyak
Abstract: This study investigated the costs, profitability, marketing margin and constraints associated with smoked fish marketing in Akwa Ibom State. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and p...
Effect of Land Tenure System on Technical Efficiency of Selected Arable Crop Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Emaeyak, Nyaknoabasi T.
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the effect of land tenure system on technical efficiency of arable crop farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A total of one hundred and thirteen (113) Arable Crop...
Internationalization Strategies in the Global Art Market: An Applied Political Economy Approach
Authors: Gianmario Strappati
Abstract: Internationalization can be considered the fundamental framework for the development and circulation of artistic products within the modern era. Political-economic systems, and their specific applicat...
Oil-Based Revenue and the Human Development Index in Nigeria
Authors: OBANI, Chimaobi Desmond, ONIGAH Peter Oko, NWODO, Nkem Wilfred, ABRAHAM Unekwu
Abstract: The research investigates how oil revenue affects Nigeria's Human Development Index from 1999 to 2024 by examining three main HDI factors which include per capita income and health results and educati...
Assessing the Key Determinants of Energy Consumption in Malaysia over Four Decades (1980–2022): A Multivariate Regression Analysis
Authors: Siti Ayu Jalil, Damia Madihah Abdul Aziz, Nur Atiqah Atilah Johari, Nur Fatimah Aliah Mustapa, Nur Nadiah Sahibul Fathilah, Wan Khairunnisa Sya'irah Wan Abdul Manan
Abstract: This study empirically investigates the effects of selected macroeconomic factors—GDP per capita, energy prices, industrial value-added share, transport services for commercial trade (exports and im...
Fiscal Rules and Budget Deficit Control in Emerging Economies: Evidence from Nigeria (2023-2026)
Authors: Oke Oluwatosin Emmanuel
Abstract: This study examined fiscal rules and budget deficit control in emerging economies, with evidence from Nigeria between 2023 and 2026. Rationale for the study was the persistent fiscal deficits in Niger...
The Impact of the SCOR Model on the Efficiency of Supply Chains in Vietnamese Enterprises
Authors: Ha Minh Hieu, Pham Thi Anh Thu
Abstract: Effectively manage the supply chain with an important step forward model that enhances competitive advantages for businesses. Therefore, the research objective is to identify the components of the sup...
Financial Development and Economic Recession: Nonlinear and Causal Evidence from Advanced and Emerging Economies
Authors: Kessellie Traore Mulbah, Wang Guosong, Melissa Hawa Isabel Sackie, Monica D. Jones
Abstract: We investigate how financial development, proxied primarily by private credit, bank deposits, and bank profitability, influences economic recession. We employ a logistic regression model with both cou...
Strategy Adaption of Handicrafts Businesses in the Bicol Speaking Town: Basis for Intervention Plan
Authors: Anna-Mae A. Orpiada, Dr.Jennifer S. Rubio
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the Strategy Adaption of Handicraft Businesses in the Bicol-speaking town of Camarines Norte as the basis for an Intervention Plan. Specifically, it answered the followin...
The Nigeria Deregulated Economy and the Iran-US Crisis: What Outcome for a Developing Country?
Authors: Sanni Adijat Tope
Abstract: Background: The escalation of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran in late February 2026 triggered significant volatility in global energy markets, with particular implications for ...
Economic Management, Public Financial Management Efficiency, And Governance Quality: Evidence from Ghana’s Reform Trajectory
Authors: Isaac Ahinsah-Wobil, Mulenga Richard
Abstract: This paper discusses the reform trajectory between economic management, public finance efficiency, and governance quality within Ghana. This study was based on the institutional theory and public fina...
Profitability and Liquidity Management of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.
Authors: Greg Ekpung Edame, Ogbe, Blessing Akong, Muhammad Kabir Lawal, Inaku, Jacob Sunday, Nweze, Paul Nweze, Inyang Inyang Ochi, Osunkwo, Esther Chika
Abstract: The banking industry in Nigeria is quite competitive and the number of players in the Banking industry is relatively large. This makes the firms in the sector to continually create, implement, assess ...
Digital Product Passport: Global Research Trends and Future Orientation
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hai Ly, Pham Thanh Trung
Abstract: This paper employs bibliographic analysis of the Scopus database from 2003 to 2026, combined with PRISMA filtering, to construct a dataset of 445 publications on Digital Product Passports (DPP). The r...
Integrating Circular Economy Principles into Green Economics: A Systematic Review and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Noris Fatilla Ismail, Syahida Abd Aziz, Roziyana Jafri, Ahmad Faiz Abdul Halim
Abstract: The rapid pace of environmental degradation, the depletion of natural resources, and unsustainable production patterns have made it clear that we need a shift toward regenerative, resource-efficient e...
“Supply Chain Finance as a Catalyst for MSME Resilience in India–EU FTA: Prospects, Financing Models, And Sustainability Imperatives”
Authors: Dr. Prashant Singh, Ritesh Patel, Sejal Jaiswal
Abstract: Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India confront acute financing gaps and sustainability compliance hurdles amid the evolving India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluded in January 20...
Energy Price Shocks and Economic Fluctuations in Nigeria: From Granger Causality Modelling.
Authors: Bamaiyi, Garba
Abstract: Energy prices play a critical role in shaping economic activity by influencing production costs, household expenditure, transportation, and overall macroeconomic stability. In Nigeria, fluctuations in...
Effect of Human Capital Formation on Agricultural Productivity in Southeast, Nigeria
Authors: O. R. Iheke, J. C. Nwaru, U. R. Oke, G. Daniel-Igwe, T. A. Amusa, F. A. Nse-Nelson
Abstract: Health capital is critical in achieving increased agricultural productivity and the health status of farmers affect their use of and control of other factors of production. The study examined the effe...
Islamic Ethics and Good Governance: A Normative Blueprint for Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Saheed Olurotimi Timehin, Arimiyau, Sekinat Olanike
Abstract: The governance crisis in Nigeria, and in Lagos State particularly, is frequently diagnosed in institutional, economic, and administrative terms. However, such analyses often overlook the ethical subst...
Energy and Non-Energy Inputs Substitution Possibilities in Nigeria's Manufacturing Sector: A Translog Cost Function Approach
Authors: Fatai Asimi, Kehinde Atoyebi, Abideen Tijani, Samuel Olaleye
Abstract: This study investigates the substitution possibilities between energy and non-energy inputs in Nigeria's manufacturing sector from 1981 to 2023. Utilizing a transcendental logarithmic (translog) cost ...
Linking ESG Performance to Corporate Value in China’s Equity Market
Authors: Bobur Nasriddinov, Wang Guosong, Sinbad Kurbonov, Batirbek Artikbaev
Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and firm market valuation using a panel of Chinese A-share listed companies over the period 201...
The Response of Biologic Prices to Biosimilar Entry: Case Studies of Genotropin and Humira
Authors: Shannon, Z. Chen
Abstract: Biologics are a class of drugs with complex molecules that generally come from living organisms (ex: bacteria, yeast, animal cells), which is what makes them very difficult and expensive to obtain (ht...
Work-Life Balance Policies and Human Resource Sustainability: Public Statistical Evidence from Malaysia’s MSMEs
Authors: Cao Pu, Doris Padmini S Selvaratnam
Abstract: Work-life balance (WLB) policies are increasingly discussed as a lever for human resource sustainability, but evidence is often fragmented for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. ...
“Factors Affecting Business Performance of Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SMEs) In Poblacion, Monkayo”
Authors: Damasin, Lore Neil, Geollegue, keenly, Ulgasan, Dexter
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the relationship between factors affecting performance and business performance among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Poblacion, Monkayo. Specifically, it sought to ...
Opportunities and Challenges on Inclusive Synergy among Schools and Local Governance: Basis for a Proposed Inclusive School–Local Governance Collaboration Framework
Authors: Aprilyn Denampo Felipe, Dr. Linda Cangayao
Abstract: Inclusive education has emerged as a core focus of basic education reform, yet many schools continue to face challenges in building effective collaboration with local government units (LGUs). These di...
A Comparative Analysis of Remuneration Levels and Job Satisfaction Rates among Public and Private Day Primary School Teachers in Mbeere North, Kenya
Authors: Wilfred Kathuri Njeru, Dr. Lucy K. Njagi, Dr. Anne N. Ngeretha
Abstract: The sustainability of educational quality is fundamentally contingent upon the psychological well-being and professional contentment of the teaching workforce. This study sought to establish the relat...
Correlation of Workplace Environment Factors and Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Day Primary Schools in Mbeere North Subcounty
Authors: Wilfred Kathuri Njeru, Dr. Lucy K. Njagi, Dr. Anne N. Ngeretha
Abstract: The school environment serves as the physical and psychological platform for teaching and learning. This study aimed to determine the relationship between working conditions and job satisfaction among...
State Policy and the Development of Vietnamese Automobile Industry
Authors: Van-Hoa Vu, Khac-Nghia Nguyen
Abstract: This paper examines the role of state capacity in the development of Vietnam’s automobile industry from the perspective of developmental state theory. It argues that the Vietnamese state functions a...
Socioeconomic Infrastructures Development: Pathways for Spurring Inclusive Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Victor A. OSAI, Victor AKIDI, Olubiyi Isaac OLADOSU
Abstract: Following the Infrastructure-Led Development theoretical taught path that, provision of suitable infrastructures are catalysts for inclusive growth through enhanced real economic activities; thus, ass...
Analysis of Key Factors Influencing Financial Wellbeing for Persons with Disabilities in Malaysia Using PLS-SEM Approach
Authors: Muhammad Ashraf Anuar, Norlia Mat Norwani, Rusliza Yahaya
Abstract: In the current world, financial wellbeing has been recognized as an incredibly important indicator of overall quality of life, specifically for disadvantaged groups, which includes persons with disabi...
Technological Innovation, Global Value Chain Participation, and the Competitiveness of High-Tech Manufacturing: A Mediation-Moderation Analysis Across 30 Economies (2005–2024)
Authors: Renato Banze
Abstract: Technological innovation and participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs) jointly shape the competitiveness of high-tech manufacturing in an era defined by digital transformation, technological converg...
Determinants of Palaycheck System Adopter Category among Rice Farmers in Northern Mindanao, Philippines: Evidence from an Ordered Logit Model
Authors: Poonon Sheila C, Cosrojas, Karen Debbie. J
Abstract: This study quantitatively examines the determinants of the Palay Check System adopter category among rice farmers in selected provinces of Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Using a cross-sectional surve...
Enhancing Rural Marketing Practices in Africa Through AI Supported Education
Authors: Angeline Sabina Mulwa, Justus M Munyoki
Abstract: The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting rural based marketing practices has never been fully appreciated, yet AI is increasingly becoming important in organizations and continues to sha...
"Empowering Women Through Social Protection: A Case Study Of E-Payment Initiatives in Malawi".
Authors: Magdalena Kapito, Dr Sijie Hu
Abstract: This paper examines the role of e-payment initiatives in Malawi's social protection programs, with a focus on their impact on women's empowerment. As primary beneficiaries of social cash transfers, wo...
The Impact of ACFTA on ASEAN Economic Growth: Exploring the Mediating Role of Export Diversification.
Authors: Safaa El Hatimi
Abstract: This study examines whether the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) promotes economic growth among ASEAN member states and whether export diversification mediates this relationship. Drawing on New Tra...
Modeling Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMAX) in Quarterly Agricultural GDP and Key Subsectors of Agriculture in Nigeria
Authors: Musa Vincent Ogaji
Abstract: Agriculture remains a critical driver of economic growth, employment generation, and food security in Nigeria, yet the sector continues to experience structural volatility and productivity challenges....
Harnessing Income Volatility for Market Sustainability among Fisher Communities in Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Authors: Raul P. Berdera Jr., James Q. Grefalde
Abstract: Small-scale fisheries are vital to coastal livelihoods, food security, and local economies, yet fisherfolk continue to experience unstable income due to seasonal catch variation, climate-related disru...
Macroeconomical Determinant of Foreign Direct Investment in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors: Marvellous Ododoh, Ebunoluwa Akintibu, Olufemi Daniel Olumuyiwa, Stella Olufunmilayo Egbelana, Allan Gumisiriza
Abstract: This study examined macroeconomic variables that influence foreign direct investments (FDI) into Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Within the context of pull factor theory, this study focuses on the effects o...
Exploring the Whys of Non-Practicing Licensed Professional Teachers in BPO Industry
Authors: Sara Mae M. Tom
Abstract: This study explored the lived experiences of Licensed Professional Teachers (LPTs) in San Isidro, Davao Oriental who opted to work in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry rather than practi...
Measuring Malay Language Fluency Among Foreign Workers Based on the CEFR Model
Authors: Mohammad Fadzeli Jaafar, Adreena Natasya Ahmad Daud, Mohammed Azlan Mis
Abstract: Many studies in Malaysia have reported communication problem or a lack of fluency among foreign workers in Malay or English in the workplace. These issues have been examined using both qualitative and...
Sustainability of the Gig Economy in Assam
Authors: Sustainability of the Gig Economy in Assam
Abstract: The gig economy has emerged as a transformative employment model across India, offering flexibility, income diversification, and platform-based opportunities. However, in Assam, its sustainability rem...
Monetary Investments Among Working Millennials
Authors: John Albert A. Alzate, Ermie Lux L. Matildo
Abstract: Monetary investment has become an increasingly relevant financial behavior among working millennials as they enter critical stages of income generation, wealth accumulation, and long-term financial pl...
From Plantation to Factory: Slave Narratives and the Making of Industrial Capitalism
Authors: Enongene Nkumbe
Abstract: The transatlantic slave trade, spanning the 16th to the 19th Century, constituted a central component of early global capitalism by supplying coerced African labor to the Americas. While often treated...
Governance Quality and Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: Andrew Adeyemi Olatunde, Ologunwa Oluyemi philip
Abstract: This study empirically investigates the effect of governance quality on economic development in Nigeria. Using annual time-series data drawn from the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI)...
Commercial Bank Credit and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Akeju, A., Ologunwa, O.P., Obamuyi T. M.
Abstract: This study empirically investigates the effect of commercial bank credit on economic growth in Nigeria. Data were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and World Bank De...
Performance Appraisal and Worker Morale in Commercial Banking: Empirical Evidence from Ghana Commercial Bank, Kumasi Metropolis
Authors: Frank Kingsley Mensah, Benjamin Alex Baidoo
Abstract: Although the purpose of performance appraisals is to match employee effort with company objectives, negatively viewed rating systems can erode commitment, morale, and trust. With an emphasis on apprai...
The Multicausal Nature of Immigration: A Systems-Level Scientific Analysis of Global Migration Dynamics
Authors: Aditi M. Sengupta, Adikant Nayak, Vivian Bond- Grothus, Thumma Marydas Reddy
Abstract: Background: Immigration is a defining global phenomenon shaped by multiple interacting determinants. Traditional monocausal models fail to capture its systemic complexity.
Objective: To develop an in...
Financial Pathways to Sustainable Farmers' Future
Authors: Arianne Mae S. Salera, Judith J. Sanchez
Abstract: Financial inclusion is a critical determinant of agricultural productivity and economic resilience among smallholder rice farmers in developing contexts, including the Philippines. Despite existing in...
Fintech Adoption and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Trends, Patterns, and Emerging Dynamics
Authors: Cornelius Babatope Adewoye
Abstract: Financial technology (FinTech) has revolutionized the way financial services are delivered and used in Nigeria, opening new opportunities for financial access and participation. Although the growth is...
Short-Run Adjustments and Long-Run Drivers of Public Debt in Malaysia: Evidence from an ARDL Approach
Authors: Nur Qashrina Najwa Fazali, Abd Hadi Mustaffa
Abstract: Malaysia’s persistent rise in public debt raises a deeper empirical question than whether debt has become large: which macroeconomic conditions explain its short-run movement and long-run sustainabi...
Economic Diplomacy as a Key Element of China's Foreign Policy Strategy in Africa
Authors: Chinaemelum I. Okafor (Ph.D)
Abstract: China's engagement with Africa over the past two decades has been shaped by a deliberate and evolving economic diplomacy that links trade, infrastructure financing, foreign direct investment, and inst...