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South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2581-821X

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Materials Management and its Effect on the Performance of Manufacturing Sector: Evidence from Nigerian Cement Industry

F. Oyebamiji, Florence · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

The study examined the effect of materials management on the performance of manufacturing industry with particular reference to the selected cement industry. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select Dangote Cement Plc, Ashaka Cem Plc and Lafarge Africa Plc, while judgm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i425808

Implementation of Public Procurement Act and Government Performance: Evidence from Nigeria

F. Oyebamiji, Florence · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

This study examines the influence of implementation of public procurement Act on government performance in Nigeria. Specifically, the study determines the extent of compliance with the Public Procurement Act, identifies factors affecting compliance with the Public Procurement Act...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i425807

Impact of Inventory Management Practices on Small and Medium Enterprises Manufacturing Subsector In Oyo State, Nigeria

Kareem, Thompson Sola · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

This study examines the impact of inventory management practices on the performance of SMEs manufacturing sub-sector in Oyo State, Nigeria.   A survey of 129 randomly selected from three (3) cities such as Ibadan, Ogbomoso and Oyo town.  The data collection instrument was a struc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i425803

Investigating Health Communication Interventions on Three Major Illnesses in Nigeria

Chinwe Catherine Okpoko & Elias Chikee Aniwada · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

Background: Communication methods are used to create and increase public awareness of a disease; its causes and treatment; change a person’s or group’s attitudes about a disease; advocate for policy changes in favor of prevention and control, and create social norms that favor he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i325798

The State of Africa in the Global Political Economy

Mohammed Seid Ali & Mengistu Alamineh Mazengia · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

Since the Cold War, at international, regional and domestic levels, there have been various dynamics which have been significantly impacting Africa's political economy. Taking the major historical developments prior to 1990s as background premises, this article intends to critica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i325794

Gross Margin and Factor Analysis of Watermelon Production in Patuakhali District, Bangladesh

Bishwajit Sarker, Shankar Majumder, Sheikh Mohammad Sayem & Md. Shaikh Farid · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

This study examined the Gross margin and factor productivity of watermelon production in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh. A multi-stage stratified sampling design had been used for the selection of the watermelon growing farmers.  Data were obtained with the aid of a pre-tested s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i325792

Women’s Perception on Community Based Development Organization Activities in Imo State, Nigeria

J. C. Olojede, J. O. Oparaojiaku & J. C. I. Ukoha · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

Women’s community based organization serves as the apex organization for rural development and their perception in the activities involved should not be overlooked. This is because perception precedes action. The study assessed women’s perception on Community Based Development Or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i325790

Land Ownership and Land Management System in Chars: A Study in Sariakandi Upazila under Bogura District of Bangladesh

A. K. M. Zakaria, Rebeka Sultana, Md. Al Mamun & Md. Menhajul Alam · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

Bangladesh is an agricultural country. Her Per capita land in comparison to the number of people is very insignificant and hence the management of land system holds a vital role in the economic and social aspects of the country. Scarce land and  the  rapid  increase  of populatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i225787

Opportunities and Constraints in Ghana’s Informal Sector (A Case Study of Ho Township)

Agbede Philip Sunday & Muddey Komla Donne · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

Aims: To determine the opportunities, and constraints in Ghana’s informal sector by examining the structure of the informal sector, identifying the factors influencing people to work in the sector and to determine the salient factors constraining the growth of the informal sector...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v1i225783