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ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF FOSSIL FUEL ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Full text linkThis study critically examines the environmental and social impacts of Nigeria’s fossil fuel dependency, focusing on pollution levels, health outcomes, and climate risk exposure within oil-producing regions. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset spanning 2015 to 2023, the analysis employs panel regression and instrumental variable techniques to address potential endogeneity and capture dynamic relationships. Results indicate that fossil fuel extraction and associated activities contribute to environmental degradation and increased vulnerability to climate risks, though the direct statistical significance of some effects remains limited, potentially due to data constraints. The findings underscore the complex interplay between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing in resource-rich contexts. Policy recommendations emphasize the importance of strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting renewable energy transitions, and enhancing community health infrastructure to mitigate adverse effects. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on sustainable development in fossil fuel-dependent economies and highlights avenues for future interdisciplinary research
STRATEGIC LEGITIMACY IN POLITICALLY SENSITIVE CONTEXTS: EVALUATING THE ROLE OF CSR DISCLOSURE, REGULATORY PRESSURE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LATIN AMERICA’S EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES USING FSQCA AND LOGISTIC REGRESSION
Full text linkThis study investigates how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) serves as a strategic tool for legitimacy within extractive industries in Latin America. Using an original dataset of 45 extractive firms operating across five Latin American countries, the research integrates fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) and logistic regression to uncover causal pathways and assess the robustness of observed relationships. Key variables include CSR disclosure quality, community engagement intensity, conflict levels, regulatory pressure, and political sensitivity. The findings reveal that legitimacy is not determined by isolated factors but by specific configurations, particularly the joint presence of high CSR disclosure, active community engagement, and low conflict intensity. Logistic regression confirms the significance of disclosure and engagement as individual predictors of perceived legitimacy, while conflict intensity negatively predicts legitimacy. fsQCA further identifies three high-consistency (≥ 0.75) and supported configurations associated with legitimacy, emphasizing the importance of regulatory context and stakeholder alignment. The results underscore the configurational nature of CSR legitimacy in politically sensitive sectors and call for integrated CSR policies that align disclosure transparency with substantive stakeholder engagement. Policymakers are encouraged to strengthen participatory regulatory frameworks and enforce third-party CSR auditing. Future research should incorporate longitudinal and cross-sectoral analyses to better capture dynamic shifts in legitimacy construction across institutional environments
DIGITAL CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Full text linkDigital consumer behavior is a marketing field that examines consumers' behavior in online environments on digital platforms. In this study, a systematic literature review method was employed, involving the search for the keywords "digital consumer behavior" and "digital consumer behaviour" within the titles, abstracts, and keywords of publications in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The research findings indicated that, in terms of methodological approaches, empirical studies outnumbered conceptual studies in the articles reviewed. The gaps in the field were discussed, and it was observed that internet search habits, online shopping trends, mobile application usage, and online content consumption came to the fore. The study investigates digital consumer behavior and the associated research comprehensively, analyzing the existing literature in this area. It is a pioneering study that conducts a systematic literature review on digital consumer behavior
A BINARY ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMERS’ PREFERENCE BETWEEN RAW AND MIXED MONSONIA BURKEANA (SPECIAL TEA) IN THE CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Full text linkThis paper assessed the consumer preference between raw and mixed Special tea as well as the factors influencing consumer preference. A snowball sampling approach was used to select 225 respondents from the Capricorn District Municipality. Descriptive statistics and the Binary logistic model were used to analyse the collected data. The results show that most of the consumers are not willing to pay for an already prepared Special tea (69.3%). Most of the consumers preferred raw Special tea (51%) over mixed Special tea (49%). The binary logistic regression results revealed that willingness to pay for raw and mixed Special tea, accessibility of special tea, level of satisfaction in using the tea for health reasons and access to medicinal plants market were found to influence consumer preference. The study recommends the importance of having access to special tea either through established markets or protected areas for harvesting
RETROSPECTİVE INVESTİGATİON OF PATİENT FALLS IN A UNİVERSITY HOSPİTAL WİTHİN THE SCOPE OF PATİENT SAFETY
Full text linkThis study was designed to investigate patient falls in a university hospital within the scope of patient safety according to variables such as age, gender, time interval when the fall occurred, clinic/polyclinic etc. where the fall occurred and the scene of the fall. Our study is a descriptive type restrospective study. The population of the study consisted of 280 inpatient/outpatient fall event notification records reported between 01.01.2020-31.12.2023 in a university hospital in Izmir. No sample selection was made in the study and the entire population was included in the sample. Institutional permission and ethics committee approval were obtained before the research. Analyses were performed with the SPSS Statistics 29 program. Data were analysed by descriptive statistics (number, percentage, mean, standard deviation), correlation test and Pearson chi-square test. The mean age of the patients who fell was 60.07±22.81 years, the majority were male (58.2%), and the age range of 65 years and older was the age group with the highest number of falls (52.5%). Among the patients, 91.1% were in the adult group and 8.9% were in the paediatric group. It was determined that patients fell most frequently while getting out of bed (45.4%) and in the patient room (54.6%). It was found that 78.9% of the patients had no damage as a result of the fall, 20.7% had mild injury, and 0.4% had severe injury. The fall rates of the patients according to years varied between 0.02% and 0.07%, and the highest number of falls occurred in the adult emergency department. It was determined that 22.1% of the falls occurred between 00:01-04:00. When the fall rates by branches were examined, it was observed that paediatrics and emergency department were lower than other branches (8.6%, 8.9%, respectively). It was observed that 54.3% of the patients who fell had a high pre-fall risk assessment. We determined that patients most frequently fell in the patient room while trying to get out of bed. Incident reporting systems that contain all the information needed about patient falls may provide the opportunity for corrective action for incidents that may occur due to falls. Educational interventions to increase the competence of healthcare professionals and preventive interventions to prevent inpatient falls should be prioritised in medical specialities with high fall rates
WILLINGNESS TO ADOPT INDEX BASED CATTLE INSURANCE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: EVIDENCE FROM SMALLHOLDER CATTLE FARMERS IN THE POLOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, SOUTH AFRICA
Full text linkThis paper analysed the determinants of smallholder cattle farmers’ willingness to adopt Index-Based Cattle Insurance (IBCI) being climate change adaptive strategy in the Polokwane Municipality of South Africa. A multi-stage purposive sampling procedure was employed to collect primary data using structured questionnaires from 110 smallholder cattle farmers. The results revealed that about 89% of the sampled farmers were willing to adopt IBCI, while about 11% weren’t willing to adopt IBCI. The Probit regression model results revealed that marital status, farming experience, access to extension services, off-farm income and land ownership had a positive and significant influence on the willingness to adopt IBCI. However, educational level, household size, experience of cattle loss and farm size significantly influenced willingness to adopt IBCI negatively. Therefore, this study recommends workshops for raising IBCI awareness, government subsidy on insurance premiums and finally, improved market access and extension services for smallholder cattle farmers for sustainable livelihoods.This paper analysed the determinants of smallholder cattle farmers’ willingness to adopt Index-Based Cattle Insurance (IBCI) being climate change adaptive strategy in the Polokwane Municipality of South Africa. A multi-stage purposive sampling procedure was employed to collect primary data using structured questionnaires from 110 smallholder cattle farmers. The results revealed that about 89% of the sampled farmers were willing to adopt IBCI, while about 11% weren’t willing to adopt IBCI. The Probit regression model results revealed that marital status, farming experience, access to extension services, off-farm income and land ownership had a positive and significant influence on the willingness to adopt IBCI. However, educational level, household size, experience of Cattle loss and farm size significantly influenced willingness to adopt IBCI negatively. Therefore, this study recommends workshops for raising IBCI awareness, government subsidy on insurance premiums and finally, improved market access and extension services for smallholder cattle farmers for sustainable livelihoods
EĞİTİM HARCAMALARI, OKUL KAYITLARI - EKONOMİK GELİŞMEYE BAŞARI ETKİSİ: BATI BALKAN ÜLKELERİ
No full textThis paper comprehensively examines the intricate relationship between education expenditures, school enrollment rates, and educational attainment levels on the economic development of Western Balkan countries from 2010 to 2022. By employing a quantitative methodology that encompasses Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Fixed Effects (FE), Random Effects (RE), and the Hausman and Taylor instrumental variable approach, the study aims to uncover the dynamics that influence economic growth in this region. The findings indicate that general government education expenditures do not statistically affect GDP per capita, suggesting that merely increasing funding for education may not directly translate into economic benefits.
In contrast, the analysis highlights a concerning trend where high unemployment rates among individuals holding advanced degrees, such as PhDs and master's degrees, negatively impact GDP per capita. This underscores the importance of aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs. Additionally, the study reveals a positive correlation between per capita GDP and both school enrollment figures and overall academic achievement within the region. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between education and economic development, emphasizing the need for targeted policies that enhance educational quality and relevance to foster sustainable economic growth in the Western Balkans.Bu makale, Batı Balkan ülkelerinin ekonomik kalkınmasında eğitim harcamaları, okul kayıt oranları ve eğitim düzeyi düzeyleri arasındaki karmaşık ilişkiyi 2010'dan 2022'ye kadar kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Sıradan En Küçük Kareler (OLS), Sabit Etkiler (FE), Rastgele Etkiler (RE) ve Hausman ve Taylor araçsal değişken yaklaşımını kapsayan nicel bir metodoloji kullanarak, çalışma bu bölgedeki ekonomik büyümeyi etkileyen dinamikleri ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bulgular, genel hükümet eğitim harcamalarının kişi başına düşen GSYİH'yi istatistiksel olarak etkilemediğini, bu da yalnızca eğitim için finansmanı artırmanın doğrudan ekonomik faydalara dönüşmeyebileceğini göstermektedir.Buna karşılık, analiz, doktora ve yüksek lisans gibi ileri derecelere sahip kişiler arasındaki yüksek işsizlik oranlarının kişi başına düşen GSYİH'yi olumsuz etkilediği endişe verici bir eğilimi vurgulamaktadır. Bu, eğitim sonuçlarının işgücü piyasası ihtiyaçlarıyla uyumlu hale getirilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Ek olarak, çalışma, kişi başına düşen GSYİH ile hem okul kayıt rakamları hem de bölgedeki genel akademik başarı arasında pozitif bir korelasyon olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu bakış açıları, eğitim ile ekonomik kalkınma arasındaki karmaşık etkileşimin daha derin bir şekilde anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunmakta ve Batı Balkanlar'da sürdürülebilir ekonomik büyümeyi teşvik etmek için eğitim kalitesini ve önemini artıran hedefli politikalara olan ihtiyacı vurgulamaktadır
THE INFLUENCE OF DEMOGRAHPIC FACTORS AND USAGE CHARACTERISTICS ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR- IN THE CONTEXT OF FACEBOOK ADVERTISING- KOSOVO
Full text linkThe aim of this research is to examine the impact of demographic variables and Facebook usage patterns on consumer behavior in relation to Facebook advertising.
The study’s setting, which included Kosovar citizens, was examined using a variety of statistical techniques, including discriminator validity testing, reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, and the Kruskal-Wallis H Test. In this study, 276 respondents or Kosovar citizens participated. Every Kosovo region has been met by these responders. The questionnaire was employed through the survey as a tool for gathering study data. Three sections comprised the questionnaire: questions on the respondents’ demographics, questions concerning the features of Facebook use, and statements indicating the extent to which Facebook ads influenced consumer purchases.
With the exception of income level, which has a significant correlation with consumer behavior for making purchases through Facebook ads, statistical testing has led us to the conclusion that there is no significant correlation between gender, age, education, residential area, and consumer purchase in terms of purchasing through Facebook ads.
The experiments indicate that the variables pertaining to the features of purchases on Facebook do not significantly influence consumer behavior when it comes to making purchases through Facebook advert
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERN ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION
Full text linkAs a country significantly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, Turkey made an ambitious climate change commitment by ratifying the Paris Agreement in October 2021 and set a target of net zero emissions by 2053. Both climate change and the targets set by our country in this context make the issue important in terms of sectors and entrepreneurship. In this study, the effect of climate change on entrepreneurial intention was examined. The study aims to analyze the perceptions of active and potential entrepreneurs about climate change concerns and reveal the effects of the said concern on entrepreneurial intention.
The study surveyed active and potential entrepreneurs of different ages, genders, and sector groups to measure the participants' attitudes toward climate change concerns and entrepreneurial intentions. The scale was applied online to a total of 103 entrepreneurs, 56 of whom were female (54%) and 47 of whom were male (46%), with potential and existing enterprises in Izmir province. During the study, the participants administered a 10-question "climate change concern scale" consisting of anxiety and helplessness dimensions and a 6-question "entrepreneurial intention scale" consisting of a single dimension. The study revealed that the data were normally distributed, and the internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha) coefficient was more significant than 0.70 in reliability tests. The study's main finding is that climate change concern affects female participants more than males
MARRIED VS UNMARRIED LIFE, LEAD BY TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS: AN OPINION BASED SURVEY TO INTERPRET DIFFERENT ASPECTS AMONG THE UNIVERSITY GOING STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH
Full text linkThis study aims to know the perception and experience on marriage from the students who are married in tertiary education stage along with gaining statistical data of different aspects from the students who aren't married yet in student phase. To conduct this study, quantitative method is used and survey-based questionnaire was administered to the 60 university studying respondents by using convenient sampling method. Among the respondents, 50% are leading conjugal life in student phase and rest of the 50% aren't married yet at this stage. By scrutinizing of different aspects meticulously, it found from the married students that 70% of this category would like to suggest others to get married at this stage. On the other hand, 76.6% of unmarried students opine that they are likely to start conjugal life at this stage if family provides them support. On the basis of the stats, the underlying factors and students’ opinion on different dimensions are analyzed to delve the study. Developing career through joint effort, loneliness issue, family support in student phase of conjugal life, reliability on relationship, percentage of the tendency to start conjugal life in tertiary stage, study hampering issues, relationship insecurity, preferable way to fulfill their needs, contradiction between academic and conjugal life, post marriage experience, supportive role of partners, impact of academic result and financial condition, tendency to experience motherhood at this circumstance and other different aspects of life among the married and bachelor students are taken into consideration for proper screening along with comparative analysis in the context of Bangladesh