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Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Complementary or Trade-offs
No full textPurpose: Academics, policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders have expressed interest in the relationship between inclusive financial systems and financial stability so as to ensure sustainable development. However, results of prior studies on the interactions between financial inclusion and financial stability have yielded mixed results across countries and regions. Herein, we examined causality between financial inclusion and stability of the financial sector in twenty-four Sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies, using data spanning 2000 to 2019, to address gaps in the existing literature.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We used a principal component analysis to develop a composite financial inclusion index. Thereafter, we evaluated the data’s stationarity properties using various unit root tests. Lastly, we applied ARDL to analyse the short and long-run cointegrating relationships between financial inclusion and financial stability, and confirmed causality of the two factors using Granger testing.
Findings: This study established a significant long-run relationship and bidirectional causality between financial inclusion and financial stability, thus implying complementarity. Therefore, governments and oversight bodies should account for the synergy between an inclusive financial sector and financial stability when formulating financial and macroeconomic policies and regulations in the SSA countries.
Implications/Originality/Value: We underscore the importance of financial market stability in fostering financial inclusion of all members of society, particularly during periods of crisis
Impact of Green Environmental Awareness, Knowledge, Product Trust, and Technological Factors on Youth Green Purchasing Intention
No full textPurpose: This research concentrates on the technological factors (perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and subjective social norms) that are influenced by adolescent green purchasing intention (GBI), as well as the dimensions of green environmental awareness, environmental knowledge, and green product trust.
Design/Methodology/Approach: a survey was administered to 405 students from various Punjabi universities PLS Sem approach is used to analysis the data.
Findings: The green intentions of young consumers are substantially and positively influenced by technological factors (perceived utility, perceived ease of use, and subjective social norms), green environmental awareness, and green environmental knowledge, as indicated by the results. The green intentions of young consumers are significantly influenced by the trust they have in green products and their green purchasing behaviour.
Implications/Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing corpus of knowledge regarding the intentions and actual consumption behaviours of younger consumers by employing a novel methodology to evaluate the impact of technological advancements and relational factors. The study has garnered the attention of researchers, decision-makers, CEOs, and specialists in both theory and practice, resulting in a substantial advancement in the field
Moderating Effect of Organizational Culture on the Relationship between Reward System and Talent Engagement in Selected Private Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions in Kenya
No full textPurpose: This study sought to establish the influence of reward system on talent engagement and to establish the moderating effect of organizational culture on the relationship between employee value proposition and talent engagement of Technical And Vocational Education Training Institutions (TVET).
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was guided by theory of employee engagement. The study adopted causal research design. The study was conducted among 347 Private TVET in Nairobi County, Machakos County, Kiambu County and Kajiado County. The study used stratified random sampling to select 186 respondents. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented using graphs, charts and tables.
Findings: The results indicated the coefficient of determination (R2) was 0.271, P=0.000 and this shows that 27.1% of the variations in the talent engagement in private TVET can be explained by reward system. The interaction between reward system and organizational culture moved R square from 0.271 to 0.646 implying that 37.6% of additional variation in talent engagement is as a result of moderating effect of organizational culture.
Implications/Originality/Value: TVET management should make sure the incentive system fits with the fundamental values and corporate cultural concepts. Moreover, management of TEVT should emphasize the need of values in daily operations by including the incentive system within a values-driven corporate culture and encouraging and supporting actions related with the EVP.  
Influence of Management Input on Effectiveness of Saccos Internal Audit in Western Kenya
No full textPurpose: Examination of management input on effectiveness of Saccos internal audit in Western Kenya.
Methodology/Approach: Employing causal design for cause and effect association, a target of 129 staffs in 15 DT-SACCOS was identified of which stratified sampling led to 97. Researcher designed structured questions in questionnaire that formed basis for data gathering.
Findings: Results indicated that management input had a significant effect on effectiveness of Saccos internal audit in Western Kenya as indicated by p value and t values.
Implications: The study recommended that the management should enhance their input by availing finances on time. This basically improves performance of Saccos
E-Governance Initiatives and Citizen Participation at Global Perspective: Systematic Literature Review
No full textPurpose: This systematic review examines extant literature to understand the relationship between e-governance initiatives and citizen participation.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We conducted a systematic review of 72 articles published in interdisciplinary journals indexed in the Web of Science database between 1900 and 2024. This review examined various forms of e-governance, including digital platforms, official websites, mobile apps, social media, and open data portals
Findings: This review revealed the evolution of e-governance from basic online services to sophisticated digital governance utilizing AI and data science. While e-governance initiatives hold promise for increased citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in policymaking, several factors influence their success, including technological infrastructure, digital literacy, trust in government, and legal frameworks. This study identified gaps in the current knowledge base, particularly regarding the long-term sustainability and impact of these initiatives.
Implications/Originality/Value: These findings highlight the need for interdisciplinary research to better understand and evaluate the effectiveness of citizen-empowering e-governance initiatives. This study provides a structured overview of existing knowledge, pinpoints open research questions, and suggests a unified model for future research in this area
Employee Welfare Management Practices as a Determinant of Organizational Commitment among Medical Doctors in Developing Countries: Evidence from County Referral Hospitals in Kenya
No full textPurpose: The study focused on Employee Welfare Management Practices as a determinant of Organizational Commitment among medical doctors in Developing Countries; Evidence from County Referral hospitals in Kenya.
Design/Methodology: The study utilized descriptive and correlational research designs targeting 116 medical doctors. Simple random sampling technique was used. Structured questionnaires aided data collection from Medical Doctors in County Referral Hospital within Western region, Kenya. Validity and reliability of the instrument was tested. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings: The study found out that Employee Welfare Management
Practices had a positive and significant effect on Organization Commitment.
Implications/Originality/Value: The study seeks to guide policy makers in hospitals to develop a more explicit and proactive employee welfare agenda like spacious houses or generous house allowance, transport facilitation in cases of emergency recalls, flexible work schedules with shift allowances paid. This will boost medical doctors’ commitment and enhance a harmonious and effective workforce and workplaces
Corrosion of Sewage Pumps in Acidic Environments: A Comprehensive Study in Libya
No full textPurpose: this article aims to investigate the corrosion behavior of nodular cast iron, a common material used in sewage pump systems. When exposed to acidic conditions. By understanding the underlying mechanisms.
Methodology: the experimental strategy used to accomplish this aim was as follows: 1- Immersion test: samples of nodular cast iron were immersed in an acidic medium for 30, 60, 90 days. 2-Electrochemical tests: electrochemical techniques were used to assess the corrosion rate and mechanism. 3-Surface analysis: to describe the corrosion products and surface morphology, surface analysis methods such energy- dispersive X- ray spectroscopy (EDX) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used.
Findings: pitting corrosion: nodular cast iron exhibited a high susceptibility to pitting corrosion, leading to localized metal loss. Unstable oxide layer: the formation of an unstable oxide layer on the metal surface contributed to the initiation and propagation of corrosion. Uniform corrosion: in addition to pitting, uniform corrosion was also observed, resulting from the dissolution of the metal in the acidic medium.
Implications: improved material selection: careful material selection to ensure the long-term durability of pump components. Effective corrosion mitigation strategies: such as protective coatings and cathodic protection. Enhanced wastewater management
Servant Leadership, Trust, Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Triadic Model for Educational Achievement
No full textPurpose: This study examines how servant leadership influences organizational citizenship behavior, focusing on the mediating role of employee trust in colleges within the Sindh region. It utilizes Social Exchange Theory as the foundational framework, emphasizing the relationships built through reciprocal exchanges and mutual benefits.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Data was gathered using a survey questionnaire within a cross-sectional time frame. The sample consisted of 622 college teachers, achieving a response rate of 86.3%. The analysis was conducted using SMART PLS-SEM, following a two-step approach including the Measurement and Structural Model.
Findings: The findings suggest that Servant Leadership has a positive and significant relationship with organizational citizenship behavior. Additionally, this study discovered that employee trust plays a positive mediating role in the connection between Servant Leadership and organizational citizenship behavior.
Implications/Value: This research enhances our understanding of the connection between trust, leadership styles, and employee behaviors, offering insights into the impact of servant leadership on organizational outcomes
Policies of Social Assistance of Elderly People in South Asia
No full textPurpose:The world is going through drastic changes in numbers,phenomena and geopolitical dimensions. The global population has reached eight billion which has strained our policy formulation in managing relevant resources. This research is conducted to find out the organizational set up and legislative framework available for the elderly people of south Asia in their respective countries and in the region collectively.
Methodology:Data is retrieved from extensive study of secondary resources available on elderly population’s national policies, laws & acts and survey reports. The Constitution of all countries and universal declaration states that human rights should be entitled to every being without any discrimination of class, color, sex, gender, ethnicity and age.
Data collection:Data collection illustrates that all the south Asian countries are providing means tested social assistance that is causing more strain on the economy with its inefficiency to entertain all the needy elderly of their respective countries. They are providing assistance to chronic poor and disaster hit people.
Implications:The design should ensure transparency and resource management efficiently. Governance and allocation systems should be managed duly manually and telecommunication systems
Exploring the Impact of Supervisor Knowledge Hiding on Supervisee Job Performance in the Manufacturing Industry: A Moderated Mediation Model
No full textPurpose: Previous studies indicate that knowledge hiding has adverse impact on subordinate performance. The current study investigates how SKH (supervisor knowledge hiding) effects on SJP (supervisee job performance) in manufacturing industry. Furthermore, how alleviate this adverse impact on supervisee job performance. By integrating conservation of resource (COR) theory, we hypothesize that SKH adverse impact on SJP can impede through SJBPO (supervisee job-based PO) and this adverse influence being contingent on SCSE (supervisee core self-evaluation).
Design/Methodology/Approach: A questionnaire was administered to gather the responses. The study utilized the convenience sampling technique to select 287 supervisees from the manufacturing industry in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The study utilized Smart-PLS and SPSS as its method of analysis.
Findings: Current study results offer contributions towards existing literature on SKH and SJP and as well providing practical and theoretical implications.
Implications/Originality/Value: Therefore, the study suggests that in order to improve the performance of their subordinates, the manufacturing industry should implement the study's conclusions