Against the background of global low-carbon transition and China’s high-quality development strategy, urban green innovation has become a core driving force for sustainable economic growth. Taking 41 cities in China’s Yangtze River Delta from 2009 to 2022 as the research sample,...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51318
Aggressive leadership is a directive and control-oriented leadership style characterized by forceful communication, unilateral decision-making, and limited employee participation. While often justified in high-pressure environments to improve efficiency and discipline, its impact...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51319
Aims: Recently, livelihood vulnerability has become a more debatable issue among experts, particularly in the state's rainfed areas. Livelihood vulnerability in rainfed regions directly affects food security and agricultural profitability. To assess farmers' suffering, it is nece...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51316
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental condition worldwide, where disparities in family support and access to resources significantly influence the well-being and educational outcomes of affected children, particularly in contex...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51315
Access to safe water is a fundamental human right and a foundation of community health, yet inconsistent delivery often weakens public trust. This quantitative study investigated the connection between water service, measured by reliability, quality, and responsiveness, and consu...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51313
Background: Green marketing in FMCG promotes eco-friendly products, processes, and packaging, which can positively influence consumer buying decisions, though its impact depends on consumer awareness. Aims: This study seeks to assess the impact of green marketing on the purchasin...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51312
Customer trust refers to the confidence consumers place in a company’s reliability and integrity based on consistent and credible interactions. This study determined the relationship between Online Reviews and Customer Trust in Selected Coffee Shops in Santo Tomas, Davao del Nort...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51310
The integration of digital ordering systems in fast-food establishments has transformed customer service by offering faster, more convenient ordering processes. Despite technological advancements, challenges related to system performance, service responsiveness, and information c...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51311
Financial inclusion provides access to financial services for all, helping reduce poverty, while exclusion may occur voluntarily or due to barriers like low income, risk, or discrimination. This study examined the long-run and short-run effect of financial inclusion on poverty al...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41314
A digital payment system can be defined as an electronic solution that allows conducting transactions without using cash and, as such, provides convenience, efficiency, and security in business activities. This paper found the strong association between the use of the digital pay...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41309
Unemployment and energy poverty are significant social challenges faced by many countries, including OPEC members. The ongoing global transition to renewable energy has exacerbated unemployment in OPEC countries due to reduced reliance on traditional energy sources, highlighting...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41308
Farming of broiler poultry has become a significant element of the agricultural sector in Lucknow with significant contribution to rural livelihoods, job creation, and food security. This paper investigates the socio-economic nature, operational and economic features of broiler p...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41306
Many developing countries struggle with poverty due to unstable and unsustainable development patterns. It is typically defined by income levels and the inability to meet basic human needs. Within modern governance, the success of a government, whether central or regional, is oft...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41307
Empirical and theoretical studies suggest that access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) goes beyond supporting development objectives and plays a significant role in enhancing subjective well-being. However, the existing literature has largely concentrated on d...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41301
Contemporary social work faces mounting pressure to transcend its historically Eurocentric theoretical foundations and engage more meaningfully with diverse epistemological traditions. Indigenous value systems, characterised by holistic well-being, relational ontologies, communal...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i41302