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The Effects of Board and Executive Incentive Systems on Corporate Growth: Evidence from China’s Agricultural and Agro-processing Industry

Zhe-Xuan Shen · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Aims: It tests the impact of board governance and executive incentive mechanisms on corporate growth, as well as their contemporaneous and lagged effects. Place and Duration of Study: Studying at Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College since September 2022., Methodology: Taking A-s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11258

Drinking Water Availability and Accessibility in Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

S.Ganesan & S.Saranya · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Water is the most valuable natural resource and it is one of the basic needs. In India, various programs have been implemented aimed at providing safe and sustainable drinking water to its citizens. Even though some areas do not have access to regular safe drinking water and they...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11257

Student-centric Evaluation of National Education Policy-2020 Implementation in Higher Education: Evidence from Uttarakhand Using PLS-SEM

Shailendra Kumar Singh, Nutan Singh & Pramod Kumar · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The National Education Policy – 2020 is a comprehensive and transformative reform initiative in India's higher education system, aiming to strengthen academic quality and relevance through flexibility, multidisciplinary education, and student-centric governance. However, the actu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11256

The Effect of Road and Construction Recurrent Expenditure on Economic Growth in Nigeria

GEORGE-ANOKWURU, Chioma Chidinma · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This paper looked at how government recurrent spending on roads and construction affects economic growth in Nigeria from 1981 to 2023. To do this, the study gathered data on real gross domestic product, government recurrent spending on roads and construction, interest rate, and i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11255

Exploring Family Business Sustainability in an Emerging Economy: A Qualitative Study of Organizational and Environmental Drivers

Keethana Thayanithi & Ravindu Kulawardena · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study aims to explore the factors influencing family business sustainability in Sri Lanka, focusing on key internal and external factors. Family businesses play a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy. However, they also face sustainability challenges that hinder their long-t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11254

Toward Equitable Village Fund Allocation Based on Local Development Potential from Biru-Biru District, Deli Serdang, Indonesia

Herbet Tohonan Turnip, Dwi Lindarto Hadinugroho & Sinar Indra Kesuma · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Indonesia’s Village Fund (Dana Desa) has transformed rural public finance by transferring substantial resources to villages and expanding local discretion under the Village Law. However, allocation and spending practices often remain weakly aligned with heterogeneous village pote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11253

The Influence of Financial Literacy, Financial Attitude, Lifestyle, and Financial Inclusion on Financial Behavior in MSMEs

Arum Swastika, Wida Purwidianti, Naelati Tubastuvi & Arini Hidayah · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy, financial attitudes, lifestyle, and financial inclusion on the financial behavior of MSMEs in Banyumas Regency. Financial behavior is an individual's ability to manage, plan, and control personal and business funds t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11251

Sectoral Economic Potential Analysis for Regional Development across Regencies in the Lake Toba Area, Indonesia

Saida Sulastri Situmorang, Isnen Fitri & Agus Purwoko · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Lake Toba has been designated as a National Tourism Destination and is targeted for tourism-led, sustainable regional development; however, rising tourist arrivals do not automatically generate broad-based income gains when regional economies remain dominated by low–value-added a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11252

Mental Health and Academic Performance in University Students: A Literature Review

Subarna Sarker, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam & Arian Nuhan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Mental health has emerged as a central determinant of university students’ learning trajectories, shaping attendance, engagement, persistence, and academic achievement. At the same time, academic environments can amplify psychological distress through performance pressures, workl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11250

Comparative Analysis of Regional Integration’s Sustainable Development Outcomes in ECOWAS and the East African Community

Kuteesa Moureen, Christian Ouadja, Youbissie Kodo Rita Armandine & Rajaonalisoa Miangaly Ny Anjara · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examines how regional integration in Africa contributes to sustainable development through a comparative analysis of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the East African Community (EAC). While both blocs pursue market integration and institutiona...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11249

Green Growth and Sustainable Finance: A Narrative Review of Economic Evidence and Policy Pathways

Riweu Kenye · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The search for economic growth that is still viable environmentally has reignited the applicability of the concepts of green growth and sustainable finance. Both have been prominently featured in policy debates, but their economic bases and their effectiveness are still questione...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11247

A Financial Resilience Pathway Model for Sustainable Tribal Livelihoods: Evidence from Tribal Households in Odisha Using PLS-SEM

Kishore Kumar Das · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: This study examines the role of financial inclusion in promoting sustainable livelihoods among tribal households in Odisha, with a specific focus on the mediating role of financial resilience. Over the period, financial inclusion initiatives have expanded rapidly in r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11248

Analysis of the Village Food Security Program Strategy to Realise a Food Self-Sufficient Area in Batumbulan Baru Village, Babussalam District

Supardi, Satia Negara Lubis & T. Sabrina · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Village food security is essential for inclusive rural development, yet it is often constrained by infrastructure gaps and weak farmer institutions. This study evaluates food-security strategy in Batumbulan Baru Village (Southeast Aceh, Indonesia) by integrating PLS-SEM and AHP....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11245

Dynamic Optimization of Intergenerational Collective Welfare: Reconciling Poverty Alleviation and Growth in an OLG Economy

Samy Musubao Kyoghero, Paul Twatahamahoro Bihame & Ntihemuka Munyarugero Etienne · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This research establishes a dynamic model of collective intergenerational welfare within an overlapping generations (OLG) framework, primarily aimed at reconciling poverty alleviation with economic growth. We construct a collective welfare function to serve as a measure for pover...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11246

Influencers of the Labour Supply Model of Construction Workers in Assam, India: Analysis and Recommendations for State Interventions

Bichitra Hira · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

The construction sector of Assam, an Indian state, has emerged as a higher priority sector in the developmental atlas and hence, experienced a spectacular growth, with the growing process of urbanization and economic development. The intent of this study is to examine dynamics an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11241