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Exploring drivers and barriers to sustainability green business practices within small medium sized enterprises: primary findings
Amir Aghelie
Volume 05 Issue 1 · 27 Mar 2017 · Most Cited: 53
Presently the conducted studies on how SMEs should integrate sustainability align with their core business principle is limited. Most of the discussion on this field is emphasized to address issues for larger organizati…
The environmental impact of renewable energy
Neli Ivanova • Palto Datta
Volume 11 Issue 01 · 29 May 2023 · Most Cited: 2
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to ascertain the environmental impact of renewable energy sources. Methodology: The research combines a pragmatist epistemology and an exploratory, inductive technique. Using the Un…
Export and import-led growth: the Mexican case
Oscar Salomon Castameda Lozada • Juan Carlos Botello Osorio
Volume 14 Issue 01 · 15 May 2026 · Most Cited: 0
This research analyses the short-run and long-run relationship between exports, imports, labour, capital and gross domestic product of Mexico from 2002 to 2024 by means of a neoclassical framework under an autoregressiv…
Green business practices and sustainability of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in a Ghanaian Municipality: A global south context
Ernest Mensah Abraham • Stephanie Efua Djan • Mercy Ewurama Ampofo
Volume 14 Issue 01 · 03 Apr 2026 · Most Cited: 0
This study examined the influence of green business practices on the sustainability of small and medium-scale enterprises. A quantitative research approach and a survey design were deployed. A structured questionnaire w…
Circular economy practices for sustainable urban development: A Systematic literature review of real estate sector pathways toward SDG 11 in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nasrin Sultana • Aliar Hossain
Volume 14 Issue 01 · 03 Apr 2026 · Most Cited: 0
This research paper examines how circular economy (CE) principles influence urban sustainability in the real estate sector of Dhaka, Bangladesh, especially in relation to Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). Given…
The WEMPOWERMENT Scorecard: A contextual tool for assessing women’s entrepreneurial empowerment in developing economies
Miray Barsoum
Volume 14 Issue 01 · 03 Apr 2026 · Most Cited: 0
This paper introduces the WEMPOWERMENT Scorecard, a contextualized assessment tool designed to measure women’s entrepreneurial empowerment in developing economies. The purpose of the research is to conceptualize,…
Artificial Intelligence and labour market polarisation in India: Strategies for workforce reskilling
Gunjan Maan
Volume 14 Issue 01 · 03 Apr 2026 · Most Cited: 0
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming labour markets globally, creating high-skill opportunities while shrinking routine middle-skill jobs, intensifying inequality and urgent reskilling needs. This paper examines…
Competitiveness, perception of insecurity, and location: Key factors in the regional distribution of foreign investment in Mexico
Juan Carlos Botello • Mariana Echeagaray Santibanez
Volume 14 Issue 01 · 03 Apr 2026 · Most Cited: 0
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key indicator of regional economic dynamism, especially in countries characterized by structural disparities such as Mexico. This study examines the relationship between foreign dire…
The effect of board of directors diversity on firm performance
Mariam Ehab Khalil • Farid Moharam Al-Garhy
Volume 13 Issue 02 · 12 Dec 2025 · Most Cited: 0
This research explores the connection between the diversity of boards of directors and the performance of firms within the realm of publicly traded companies in Egypt. As the practices of corporate governance continue t…
Nexus between foreign portfolio investment flows and the Egyptian stock exchange: Evidence from Egypt
Abeer Rashdan • Ahmed Hisham Abass • Ahmed Hossam Elden Saber
Volume 13 Issue 02 · 12 Dec 2025 · Most Cited: 0
Purpose of the research: The study aims to examine the relationship between Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) flows and the stock market in Egypt from FY2004/05 to FY2023/24, focusing on the EGX 30 Index. Given Egypt&#…
South Africa-Africa trade: Implications for South Africa in intra-Africa trade with the African continental free trade area in place
Tsitsi Effie Mutambara
Volume 13 Issue 01 · 28 Jun 2025 · Most Cited: 0
South Africa’s trade was examined for the period 2001-2021 to give insights into current trade with Africa as this has implications for its trade in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The structure…
The role of state competitiveness and perceived insecurity in attracting foreign direct investment in Mexico
Juan Carlos Botello • Business School, Mexico • Mariana Echeagaray Santibanez
Volume 13 Issue 01 · 14 Jun 2025 · Most Cited: 0
State competitiveness is a key factor influencing a country's capacity to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), as it reflects the efficiency of institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, and innovati…
The growth, inequality and poverty triangle in South Africa: A provincial analysis
Stephen Zhanje • Dintuku Maggie Kgomo
Volume 13 Issue 01 · 14 Jun 2025 · Most Cited: 0
Purpose of research: Poverty, widening income inequality and economic growth are crucial challenges in sustainable development. A significant fraction of the world's poorest population still struggles to achieve a m…
A Systematic literature review on the UK’s enterprise investment scheme and seed enterprise investment scheme and comparison with similar schemes in selected countries
Obinna Okeke • Ayodele Asekomeh
Volume 12 Issue 02 · 12 Dec 2024 · Most Cited: 0
This systematic literature review investigates the literature and theoretical underpinnings of government support schemes for micro, small and medium scale enterprise (MSME) financing with a focus on the UK's Enterp…
Applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in the internal audit environment: A simulation test of an improved algorithm for detection of fraudulent events in financial entity transaction processing operations
A. J. Stagliano
Volume 12 Issue 02 · 03 Dec 2024 · Most Cited: 0
This paper describes a new approach to financial fraud detection that is informed by both artificial intelligence and machine learning. It proposes, then tests with a simulated database of transactions, a metaheur…
The Human Energy Crisis: Employee’s Performance and Need for Resilience
Manjeet Manjeet • Palto Datta
Volume 12 Issue 02 · 03 Dec 2024 · Most Cited: 0
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of the human energy crisis on employee productivity, particularly within the IT sector in India. The study also provide recommendations to overcome this crisis and enha…
Examining current regional intensity of trade in Africa: How strong are the trade linkages and implications for intra-Africa trade in the African Continental Free Trade Area
Mutambara Tsitsi Effie
Volume 12 Issue 02 · 03 Dec 2024 · Most Cited: 0
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a continent-wide free trade area which is expected to pave way for a continental customs union. This article assessed the current state and extent of intra-Africa trad…
Gender and sustainability at the heart of the Amazon: a look at the bioentrepreneurs
Carmen Amelia Coral – Guerrero • Pablo Hidalgo Romero • María Elena Pulgar
Volume 12 Issue 02 · 03 Dec 2024 · Most Cited: 0
The popular and solidarity economy (PSE) aims to achieve collective well-being through activities based on solidarity. The Amazon region of the Republic of Ecuador is closely linked to extractive activities, which risk…
The impact of building fires in relation to GDP of the city of Tshwane in Pretoria South Africa
Sethakha Paul • EI Edoun • Solly Pooe
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 24 Jun 2024 · Most Cited: 0
The purpose of this paper is to measure the economic consequences of building fires in relation to the GDP of the City of Tshwane. Specifically, the research investigates the economic impact from the victim’s pers…
Assessing the entrepreneurial intention of female students in South Africa:The case of postgraduate certificate in education students
Chux Gervase Iwu • Makhosazane Faith Vezi-Magigaba • Leonard Agwuna • Charmaine Helena Iwu • Sene van de Heerden
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 03 Jun 2024 · Most Cited: 0
Globally, female entrepreneurship is acknowledged as a major force behind innovation, social progress, and economic success. But to launch and expand successful businesses, women in South Africa face many obstacles. Con…
A quantitative study on the effectiveness of the governance attributes on ‘industry-wise earnings quality’ in the UK
Rishiram Aryal • Washad Emambocus • Gurjeet Dhesi • Pramila Thapa • Eguruze
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 01 Jun 2024 · Most Cited: 0
Despite of positive impacts of the earnings management on the business purposes, many businesses have been suffered due to the audit failures as a result of aggressive earnings management. Therefore, the study on true r…
Township entrepreneurship, Unemployment and Economic Development: Myth or Reality in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Clement Oppong • Motshedisi Mathibe
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 11 May 2024 · Most Cited: 0
This study aims to perform a comparative analysis of the influence of township entrepreneurship on unemployment and economic development among the Francophone and Anglophone countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The study em…
Prospects and challenges of achieving structural transformation in Africa through the African Continental Free Trade Area
Malefa Rose Malefane
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 11 May 2024 · Most Cited: 0
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement seeks to integrate markets in Africa into one large market. With the growing concerns about continental integration, this study identifies prospects and challen…
Could ISO 9001:2008 factors improve the Emergency ervices performance? A case of the City of Tshwane
Tshepo Sethakha • Paul EI Edoun • Solly Pooe
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 11 May 2024 · Most Cited: 0
The purpose of this study is to determine the ISO 9001 factors that improve performance in the Emergency Services. Proper understanding of these factors might help to improve emergency services performance and related o…
The impact of political parties on foreign direct investment within Mexico
Juan Carlos Botello • Carlos Botello Baltazar
Volume 12 Issue 01 · 11 May 2024 · Most Cited: 0
Today we can identify a variety of political and economic systems in the world. A free market economic system is more likely to work if it is based on a democratic political system. According to the Democracy Index 2021…
A study on millennium development goals and sustainable development goals: Lesson from Bangladesh
Md. Shah Alam
Volume 11 Issue 02 · 11 Nov 2023 · Most Cited: 0
This paper aims to present the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the general inclusive growth of the world and Bangladesh in particular. With the passing of time, the world…
Gender separation of entrepreneurship skills acquisition programmes for economic development
Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo • Nomusa Yolada Nkomo
Volume 11 Issue 02 · 11 Nov 2023 · Most Cited: 0
Learning entrepreneurial skills has taken on a significance never before seen as a result of their significance to economic growth. In this study, the impact of skill development initiatives on Nigeria's economic de…
Trimming the Retail: The investment outlook for CVS’s growth strategy
J. Mark Smith
Volume 11 Issue 02 · 01 Nov 2023 · Most Cited: 0
CVS Health Corporation owns the retail pharmacy chain and also owns CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefits manager, and the Aetna health insurance provider (Kolakowski, 2023). Recent acquisitions in 2022 and 2023 include O…
The demand for money in selected African countries
Ohiomoje Iyemifokhae Abubakar
Volume 11 Issue 01 · 29 May 2023 · Most Cited: 0
This study examines the factors affecting people’s desire to hold money in liquid form (relative to investing it) in sixteen countries in Africa. Earlier studies on this subject matter examined the connection betw…
Consumer buying behaviour post and pre COVID analysis- specific reference to South Africa
Ankit Katrodia
Volume 11 Issue 01 · 29 May 2023 · Most Cited: 0
This research focused on examining the motivational factors that determine the behaviour of consumers in pre and post pandemic times in South Africa by conducting a secondary literature study in the selected universe, w…