The paper made a comparative study of the performance of NEI states in economic growth, trade and investment inflows under Look East Policy (LEP) and Act East Policy (AEP) based on secondary data. AEP is viewed as a paradigm shift in respect of NEI compared to LEP due to the rene...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91138
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the economic development, which drives innovation, employment and helps in regional development. Even though SMEs contribute significantly to the economy, they often faces challenges in accessing traditional sources of fina...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91136
The nexus between economic development and environmental sustainability is a critical aspect of global discourse. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the evolving relationship between these two concepts. It explores historical perspectives, examining how industrializati...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91137
This study examines the effect of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) on women's subjective perception of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) based on the 2018 Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS-Palu). The choice of this period is bas...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91135
Around the world, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has been acknowledged as a means of enabling individuals, particularly the younger generation, to achieve sustainable livelihood and socio-economic advancement. This study analysed the influence of private s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81134
This paper examines Tanzania’s legal and regulatory framework governing insider trading using a doctrinal legal methodology. It critically analyzes key legislation, including the Capital Markets and Securities Act, and evaluates enforcement mechanisms and institutional capacity a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81131
Aims: This study aims to examine the structural and sectoral factors contributing to inter-state disparities in Net Domestic Product (NDP) growth across Indian states. It specifically investigates the sectoral contributions—agriculture, industry, and services—in shaping economic...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81132
Aims: To trace and explain how India’s middle-class spending evolved from frugality-driven to convenience- and experience-oriented behaviour over 1970-2025, and to spell out the macro-economic implications of this shift for savings, credit and policy design. Study Design: A longi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81133
Purpose: This study tests whether informal, non-R&D innovation improves firm performance among Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Methodology: Guided by absorptive-capacity and inclusive-innovation theory, we analyse nationally representative 2023 World Bank E...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81129
Recently, the concept of environmentally conscious management of human resources has been intertwined with ecological management in many domains such as business, urbanization, industrialization, and quite many other contexts. The main responsibility of this role is to oversee th...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81130
According to data from the seventh national population census in 2021, individuals aged 60 and above accounted for 18.70% of China's population, while those aged 65 and above constituted 13.50%, with the elderly dependency ratio reaching 22.5%. As of June 2025, the number of "sil...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81128
As global markets become increasingly diverse and interconnected, organisations are recognising that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not merely a moral imperative but a strategic business necessity that can significantly impact employee satisfaction and organisational p...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81127
This study aimed to determine the significant relationship between core behavioral competencies and civic engagement among public elementary school teachers in Babak District, Division of Island Garden City of Samal. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, which emphasizes the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81125
The unemployment rate is influenced by various macroeconomic factors, including interest rates, which affect investment and job creation. Besides, renewable energy consumption, foreign direct investment (FDI), and gross domestic product (GDP) growth play significant roles in driv...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81126
This paper examines the current status of financial inclusion in India using data from the Global Findex Report 2021. The methodology comprised evaluating several facets of financial access and usage by utilising the extensive statistics contained in this database. Financial incl...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81124