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South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics

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Starting Motivated, Staying Satisfied? Employee Motivation and Job Satisfaction among Entry-level Employees in Bangladesh

Md. Mahafuz Kabir & Laboni Rahman · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study examines the relationship between employee motivation and job satisfaction among entry-level employees in Bangladesh. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used to analyse survey data from 100 employees with no more than two years of work experience. Employee motiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101396

Local and Indonesian Cultural Representation within the Party Island Image of Gili Trawangan, Lombok

Tiara Oktavia & Budi Setiawan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Gili Trawangan is a major tourism destination in Lombok whose international reputation combines marine tourism with a prominent nightlife and party island image. This study examines how local and Indonesian cultural elements are represented within this tourism setting and how tou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101395

Perceived Gratuity Benefits and Job Satisfaction among Educational Employees in Bangladesh: Examining an Underexplored Employee-welfare Relationship

Md. Mahafuz Kabir & Sani Chouduri · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Employee benefits are an important component of human resource management, yet evidence concerning gratuity benefits and job satisfaction in Bangladesh’s education sector remains limited. This study examined the association between perceived gratuity benefits and job satisfaction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101393

Employees' Perceptions of Performance Appraisal and Work Outcomes: Evidence from Selected Banks in Chattogram, Bangladesh

Umme Sheame Shahataz · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This exploratory study examined associations between employees' perceptions of performance appraisal and three work outcomes: self-reported work performance, affective organisational commitment, and turnover intention. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was completed by 30 em...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101392

Geographical Analysis of Morbidity Patterns among Tribal Communities in Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Dhanraj Kalu Ahire · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Background: Tribal communities in India experience a diverse burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, with morbidity varying according to geographical, environmental, socio-economic, and healthcare conditions. However, spatial patterns of morbidity within tribal popu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101391

Analyzing the Green Marketing Mix through Social Media in Community-based Agrotourism Development to Support Carrying Capacity: A Case Study in Wates Jaya Tourism Village, West Java

Ade Arqam Hidayat, Tonny Hendratono, Ahmad Hidayat & Tuswoyo Tuswoyo · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Tourism growth in Bogor has intensified pressure on established destinations, creating a need for community-based alternatives that can support local livelihoods while respecting environmental carrying capacity. This study examines how the Green Marketing Mix—product, price, plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91389

Skill Development and Multidimensional Women’s Empowerment: A Comparative Micro-level Study in Muzaffarpur District, Bihar, India

Rajni Kumari & Rosy Sulochana · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Women’s empowerment is shaped not only by access to economic opportunities but also by women’s ability to make decisions, exercise financial autonomy, participate in social life and use available resources effectively. Skill development programmes are expected to strengthen these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i101390

Factors Influencing Consumers' Buying Behaviour towards Traditional Handicrafts in Sri Lanka: Evidence from the Colombo District

Keethana Thayanithi, Thisarani Dharmarathne & Minusha Weerakkody · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Traditional handicrafts contribute to cultural continuity, artisan livelihoods and tourism-related value creation, yet empirical evidence on the determinants of consumer purchasing in Sri Lanka remains limited. This study examined the associations of personal attitude, subjective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91387

Digital Financial Inclusion and Rural Household Income in China: The Mediating Role of Economic Development and Regional Heterogeneity—Evidence from Provincial Panel Data

Wenhui Du · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study investigates the impact of digital financial inclusion on rural household income using panel data from 31 Chinese provinces (2011–2023). Employing a two-way fixed effects model, mediating effect analysis with bootstrap testing, and regional heterogeneity analysis, we f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91384