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Perceived Gratuity Benefits and Job Satisfaction among Educational Employees in Bangladesh: Examining an Underexplored Employee-welfare Relationship

Md. Mahafuz Kabir & Sani Chouduri · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Employee benefits are an important component of human resource management, yet evidence concerning gratuity benefits and job satisfaction in Bangladesh’s education sector remains limited. This study examined the association between perceived gratuity benefits and job satisfaction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101393

Employees' Perceptions of Performance Appraisal and Work Outcomes: Evidence from Selected Banks in Chattogram, Bangladesh

Umme Sheame Shahataz · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This exploratory study examined associations between employees' perceptions of performance appraisal and three work outcomes: self-reported work performance, affective organisational commitment, and turnover intention. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was completed by 30 em...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101392

Geographical Analysis of Morbidity Patterns among Tribal Communities in Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Dhanraj Kalu Ahire · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Tribal communities in India experience a diverse burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, with morbidity varying according to geographical, environmental, socio-economic, and healthcare conditions. However, spatial patterns of morbidity within tribal popu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101391

Analyzing the Green Marketing Mix through Social Media in Community-based Agrotourism Development to Support Carrying Capacity: A Case Study in Wates Jaya Tourism Village, West Java

Ade Arqam Hidayat, Tonny Hendratono, Ahmad Hidayat & Tuswoyo Tuswoyo · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Tourism growth in Bogor has intensified pressure on established destinations, creating a need for community-based alternatives that can support local livelihoods while respecting environmental carrying capacity. This study examines how the Green Marketing Mix—product, price, plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91389

Skill Development and Multidimensional Women’s Empowerment: A Comparative Micro-level Study in Muzaffarpur District, Bihar, India

Rajni Kumari & Rosy Sulochana · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Women’s empowerment is shaped not only by access to economic opportunities but also by women’s ability to make decisions, exercise financial autonomy, participate in social life and use available resources effectively. Skill development programmes are expected to strengthen these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101390

Factors Influencing Consumers' Buying Behaviour towards Traditional Handicrafts in Sri Lanka: Evidence from the Colombo District

Keethana Thayanithi, Thisarani Dharmarathne & Minusha Weerakkody · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Traditional handicrafts contribute to cultural continuity, artisan livelihoods and tourism-related value creation, yet empirical evidence on the determinants of consumer purchasing in Sri Lanka remains limited. This study examined the associations of personal attitude, subjective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91387

Digital Financial Inclusion and Rural Household Income in China: The Mediating Role of Economic Development and Regional Heterogeneity—Evidence from Provincial Panel Data

Wenhui Du · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study investigates the impact of digital financial inclusion on rural household income using panel data from 31 Chinese provinces (2011–2023). Employing a two-way fixed effects model, mediating effect analysis with bootstrap testing, and regional heterogeneity analysis, we f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91384

Human Capital Efficiency, Board Audit Committee Expertise and Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from Listed Firms on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

Philemon Kemboi Kitum, Stephen Chelogoi & Daniel Kirui · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

In emerging markets such as Kenya, the efficient utilisation of human resources directly influences the integrity of corporate reporting. This study investigated the effect of human capital efficiency (HCE) on the financial reporting quality (FRQ) of firms listed on the Nairobi S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91385

Capturing Change in Everyday Life: The Evolution of Time-Use Studies in India (1998–2024)

Trishala Rai & Sanchari Roy Mukherjee · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Time-use research has changed the empirical understanding of work, care and everyday life in India by recording activities that conventional labour statistics often classify incompletely or omit. This critical narrative review traces the evolution of Indian time-use studies from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91386

Family Attitudes towards Women's Employment and Work–life Balance among Frontline Working Women in Sylhet City, Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Modhumita Bhattachirjee Pia, Mitu Chowdhury, Maimuna Begum, Md. Abdul Ahad & Md. Nazmul Alom Tipu · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Women working in frontline sectors struggle to balance professional and family responsibilities, especially in places where traditional gender roles are still strong. However, there is limited evidence on family attitudes towards women’s employment and work–life balance in Bangla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91383

Financial Integration, Structural Asymmetries, and Livelihood Resilience: Empirical Evidence from a Macro-Micro Analysis of Odisha, India

Rupak Kumar Tung & Padmalaya Nanda · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Despite macroeconomic expansion, Odisha exhibits a stark economic divide between its coastal hubs and tribal interior blocks, with this vulnerability frequently worsened by recurring severe climate shocks. Objectives: This study quantifies the growth elasticity of fin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91382

A Multidimensional Analysis of the Influence of Religion, Culture, and Rural–urban Characteristics on Tourism Development and Local Economic Conditions: An Empirical Investigation

Tarakeswara Rao Ippili & Gangu Naidu Mandala · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Tourism has become an important enabler of regional development, as it improves employment, supports the preservation of culture and the polypod growth of families, and enhances the regional economic environment. The present study examines the multidimensional effects of religion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91380

Value Engineering Techniques and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Eldoret City, Kenya

Cleophas Nyaenya Ondieki, Singo'ei Dickson & Nelima Mary · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Manufacturing firms face the challenge of controlling production costs while maintaining product quality, functionality, and customer value. Value engineering provides a systematic approach to examining product functions, specifications, materials, and production alternatives to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91381

Addressing the Sustainable Co-Management Strategy of Tourism Business and Government to Secure Tourist and Community Health-Safety against HMPV Respiratory

Chhanda Biswas, Akash Das & Manika Devi Tanchangya · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Public health concerns involving respiratory infectious diseases can disrupt tourism operations, destination management, local economies, and community well-being. This study explored sustainable co-management strategies through which tourism businesses and government authorities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91379