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A "UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF E-GOVERNMENT: EXPLORING DETERMINANTS OF USER INTENTION IN A SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATE"
No full textEfficient delivery of e-government services offers a wide array of benefits, including enhanced governmental efficiency and cost savings, heightened openness, and improved public engagement. This research aims to explore the factors influencing the perspectives of respondents about the elements that influence their desire to use eservices offered by the government. This study examines the primary determinants influencing the intention to utilise e-services provided by the government of Mauritius. The factors under study include perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, and social influence. A total of 300 questionnaires were deemed suitable for analysis. The SPSS software was used to acquire a summary of demographics and to analyse the hypothesis. Through the use of quantitative analysis, a total of four independent variables were developed, including nine distinct features. These variables serve to elucidate the perspective of the respondents and establish the correlation between the independent variables and usage intention. Regarding the relationship between the variables, the findings indicate the presence of many statistically significant positive relationships between the dependent and independent variables. Nevertheless, a limited number of attributes exhibited no statistically significant link with the intention to use. Based on the findings of the study, appropriate suggestions were formulated to enhance the intention to use e-services offered by the government
THE ROLE OF DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN BUILDING GOOD GOVERNANCE
Full text linkThis article aims to highlight the role of a democratic systemin the pursuit of good governance, democratic transition is a critical process that lays the foundation for good governance by establishing accountable institutions, fostering citizen participation, and promoting responsive governance essential for stable democracies, Civil society plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between governments and citizens, advocating for rights, peace building, and enhancing collaboration between stakeholders to achieve good governance
CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKET DYNAMICS AROUND BITCOIN FUTURES EXPIRATION EVENTS
Full text linkIn the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency markets, understanding the underlying dynamics that drive price movements and investor sentiment can be a matter of survival. However, there are myriad facets of trading reality, and the only thing that we can do is to slowly understand them one after another, one step at a time. This article picks one corner of the cryptocurrency market and sheds a little light on it. We have already written a few times about the importance of the introduction of Bitcoin futures and their impact on the Bitcoin price. Therefore, in this article, we will specifically examine Bitcoin’s behavior around the critical events when Bitcoin futures expire
ENTRY DIMENSIONS FOR PENETRATING INTERNATIONAL MARKETS CASE STUDY CONDOR FOUNDATION
Full text linkToday the world is witnessing a marketing revolution, due to the shift from old methods of marketing to new systems. Because the countries today have begun to compete not only on the basis of the technology and money they possess, but on the basis of their ability to do a global marketing and open new markets based on goods, and the services it constantly provides in global markets. From this standpoint, this study aims to clarify the appropriate entry dimensions for penetrating international markets. So we tried to project the latter onto Condor Electronics, the major foundation in the Algerian markets. It has been concluded that the corporation relies on the simplest form, which is direct export, to penetrate global markets, and thus it is imperative for Condor to market products that are consistent with international standards. In addition, the organization must choose other strategic alternatives in penetrating the foreign market, as this gives it control over its marketing operations
LEAN MANAGEMENT MEETS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR SMALL ENTERPRISES
Full text linkThis article critically explores the integration of lean management principles within knowledge management processes in small enterprises, a topic that remains underexplored despite its potential to significantly enhance organizational efficiency and innovation. The adoption of lean principles—traditionally applied in manufacturing contexts such as eliminating waste, continuous improvement, and optimizing value—into knowledge management can be particularly transformative for small businesses, which often operate under resource constraints. Through a literature review and analysis of case studies, this review identifies effective strategies and common challenges encountered by small enterprises. The article discusses the theoretical adaptations necessary for applying lean principles to knowledge processes and provides practical insights from successful implementations. It concludes with a discussion on the future implications of this integration, offering both research directions and recommendations for small enterprise managers eager to optimize their knowledge management practices. This critical examination not only highlights the synergies and conflicts between lean management and knowledge management but also proposes a framework for small enterprises seeking to capitalize on these methodologies to foster a competitive edge
THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF CRUDE OIL PRICE VOLATILITY ON THE LABOR MARKET: A CASE STUDY OF GABON FOR THE PERIOD (1990-2022)
Full text linkThis research explores the dynamic relationship between crude oil price fluctuations and their impact on the labor market, particularly unemployment rates in Gabon during the period 1990-2022. As a country heavily reliant on oil exports, Gabon faces economic vulnerabilities due to uncertainties inherent in global oil markets. The study employs a comprehensive approach encompassing theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and empirical analyses to understand the intricate links between crude oil prices, foreign direct investment, economic growth, and unemployment. The study utilizes the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach to explore short- and long-run dynamics of the variables under consideration.
The empirical results shed light on a long-term positive relationship between crude oil prices and unemployment attributed to the Dutch Disease phenomenon. It is acknowledged that the impact of foreign direct investment on unemployment is multifaceted, influenced by sectoral focus, technological adoption, and economic diversification. Economic growth initially correlates with a decrease in unemployment rates in the short run but exhibits asymmetric effects over time.
Diagnostic tests confirm the model's reliability with insignificant serial correlation and residue homoscedasticity. Stability tests validate the consistency of data relationships, confirming the enduring relationships between variable
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BANK FINANCING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TUNISIA: MULTIVARIATE CAUSALITY ANALYSIS
Full text linkThis study aimed to test the long-term causality relationship between bank financing and economic growth in Tunisia during the period from 1980 to 2020. It employed the Toda & Yamamoto (1995) methodology, which is based on the developed Augmented VAR model.
The study concluded that there is a bidirectional causal relationship between bank financing and economic growth. Therefore, bank financing is one of the causes leading to economic growth in Tunisia, aligning with most economic theories like those of Schumpeter (1911), Hicks (1969), Goldsmith (1969), McKinnon (1973), Shaw (1973), Fry (1988), Levine & King (1993), and Levine (1997). According to Patrick (1966), Tunisia is considered to be in the advanced stages of development because financial development follows economic growth and not vice versa (the demand-following phenomenon)
INVESTIGATING THE THE EFFECT OF BROAD MONEY SUPPLY ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ALGERIA: FRESH INSIGHTS FROM AUGMENTED LINEAR & NONLINEAR ARDL (1970-2021)
Full text linkThis study investigates the asymmetric Effect of Broad Money Supply Shocks on Economic Growth in Algeria using time-series data from 1970 to 2021. The study has employed a novel extension of ARDL which is Augmented ARDL & Augmented NARDL. The result reveals that adjustments in broad money supply influence Algeria’s economic growth asymmetrically in both short & long run. As a consequence, positive (negative) money supply shocks boost (decrease) the economic growth rates. These findings strongly imply that money is not neutral, and this could be regarded as a realization goal of monetary policy. While, even though the efforts made by policymakers to stimulate high levels of economic growth, the aim of improvement is also modest compared with other developing countries
A MULTI-OBJECTIVE APPROACH TO DEFINING EFFECTIVE POLICIES TO RELEASE THE STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN A COMPUTABLE GENERAL EQUILIBRIUM MODEL.
Full text linkThe aim of this article is to suggest changes to the economic policies of Algeria in order to address the structural imbalance in its economy. The goal is to shift from an economy that relies heavily on oil prices to a more stable and balanced production structure that promotes economic development. Using the CGEM model applied to the Algerian economy through GAMS, this article conducted a simulation of economic policies. The results of the simulation showed improvements in the production group and the demand for factors across all sectors, particularly agriculture and industry. Positive changes estimated at between 10% and 60% were recorded in all sectors. Moreover, this package of policies had a positive impact on exports outside the oil sector. Exports in the industrial sector increased positively by 128%, while those in the agricultural sector increased by 29%. These findings indicate that Algeria has enormous potential and comparative advantages in these sectors. If protected in the current period, they could emerge as strong sectors and contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth
EFFECT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
Full text linkThis study investigated the effect of forensic accounting on the performance of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria, focusing on the period from 2019 to 2023. A sample of 12 DMBs was analyzed using panel data analysis, employing both fixed and random effect regression models. The Hausman test indicated a p-value of 0.5876, signifying that the random effect model is the most appropriate for this analysis. The study specifically examines the impact of three forensic accounting components: Risk Assessment (RAS), Legal Services (LES), and Monitoring and Control (MAC) on the Return on Assets (ROA) of DMBs. The Random Effect Regression results reveal distinct impacts of these components on bank performance. The coefficient for RAS is -0.441012, with a standard error of 0.994948, a t-statistic of -0.443251, and a probability value of 0.6593, indicating an insignificant and potentially negative effect on ROA. In contrast, the coefficient for LES is 0.047793, with a standard error of 0.022815, a t-statistic of 2.094806, and a probability value of 0.0344, showing a statistically significant positive impact on ROA. Similarly, the coefficient for MAC is 0.082441, with a standard error of 0.038630, a t-statistic of 2.134119, and a probability value of 0.0289, indicating that robust monitoring and control positively influence bank performance. The model's weighted R-squared value is 0.625076, suggesting that 62.51 percent of the variation in ROA is explained by the model, with an adjusted R-squared of 0.427152. The F-statistic of 4.480127 (p-value = 0.037410) confirms the overall significance of the model. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing legal services and monitoring controls within forensic accounting frameworks to improve the financial performance of DMBs, while also suggesting a need for a reassessment of current risk assessment practices