Land-cover change can weaken watershed hydrological regulation and intensify flood–drought risk, particularly when conversions occur in hydrologically sensitive zones. This study evaluates how observed and projected land-cover dynamics influence water-use zonation in the Bolon Ri...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21277
Environmental quality, considered as a public good which is non-rival and non-excludable in consumption and under the absence of price signal government interventions are necessary. But they can also lead to policy failure or market distortion, highlighting the need for technique...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21278
Background: According to United Nations, one of the major concerns that the world economy faces is population ageing. With India being the most populous country in the world, the share of elderly population in the country is also rising tremendously. Compared to other States, Ker...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21276
Historic urban areas in Indonesia face increasing pressure from commercialization and mass tourism, often leading to the erosion of cultural identity and local values. Innovative tourism approaches rooted in local wisdom are therefore essential to ensure sustainable heritage pres...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21273
Land use change is one of the significant drivers of ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss, with widespread consequences on ecosystem services essential for human livelihood. The role of land use change on biodiversity and ecosystem services is equally vital in Ghana. Fores...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21274
The health insurance market is highly competitive, requiring insurers to understand the factors influencing policyholders’ selection decisions. Using a quantitative approach and factor analysis, this study was conducted in Madurai during the year 2025 to identify the key determin...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21275
This paper examines the relationship between population growth and economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2024 within a Malthusian analytical framework. Using annual time series data and Autoregressive Distributed Lag and Nonlinear ARDL models, the study estimates both symmetric...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21271
The retail markets in ECOWAS are still characterized by periodic stockout shortages and disparate access to necessary goods, and such forces are often exacerbated when trade corridors are confronted with higher costs, longer delays, and increased insecurity. In addition, the curr...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21272
The rapid increase in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation has intensified the need for sustainable transportation alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions, minimize air pollution, and promote sustaina...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21270
The main aim of this work was to assess the impact of alcoholism on the financial status of families in Kerala, India. The impact was evaluated by comparing alcohol addicts against non-addicts in terms of daily expenditure, problems in house construction, difficulty in purchasing...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21269