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Costs and Benefits of Regional Connectivity: An Analysis from Bangladesh Perspective

Khaleque, A., Rashid, H. & Jahan, R. · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Aims: This paper aims to investigate the costs and benefits of regional connectivity in Bangladesh from the economic perspective through using the analytical tools of benefit-cost analysis. Study design:  The study is conducted based on forecasted secondary data from different re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3719

Unravelling the Multifaceted Dynamics of Healthcare Expenditure: Exploring the Interplay of Individual Health Status, Lifestyle Choices, and Socio-Economic Factors

Saleel Ahammed A. K. & Ibrahim Cholakkal · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This study investigates the relationships between demographic factors and health expenditure based on 387 households in Malappuram district between September 2021 and April 2022. Rigorous statistical methodologies, including ANOVA and t-tests, were applied to scrutinize and quant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3720

Unveiling the Factors Influencing Organic Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production: An Empirical Evidence from the Mymensingh District of Bangladesh

Md. Yunus, Mohammad Saidur Rahman, Santa Islam, Nazmus Sayadat, Bristy Banik, Azharul Islam & Md. Farooq Hassan · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Tomato is one of the most popular and widely grown vegetables, and faces a demand-supply gap, prompting the need for enhanced production. As global agriculture shifts towards organic practices, this study was undertaken to explore the socioeconomic status of organic tomato produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3716

The Pluralist Economy in Africa: A Study of the Relationship between Economic Complexity and the Life Ladder

Nelson Derrick Nguepi, Nadia Demgang Nguefack & Ruth Dzokou Petnga · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This study finds a significant correlation between economic complexity and the life ladder in Africa, using data from the World Development Indicators (2022), World Happiness Report (2023) and Observatory of Economic Complexity (2023) over the period 2000 to 2021. The FGLS estima...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3717

Bibliometric Analysis of Farmers' Rural-Urban Migration Based on the Scopus Platform

Monira Khanam, A. K. M. Kanak Pervez, Md. Armanul Haque, Md. Mostafizur Rahman & Md. Shahriar Kabir · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Cities and metropolitan regions provide economic and social opportunities for individuals in today's globalized and rapid urbanization period. However, urbanization has led to unequal economic growth between rural and urban regions, promoting urban migration. Migration is a cross...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3715

Persistent Price Increase of Goods in Enugu State: Postgraduate Students of Business Education Perspective

Solomon, Uchenna Agbo & Nnamani, Victoria Obiageli · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

The main aim of the study was to determine the persistent price increase of goods in Enugu State: postgraduate students of business education perspective. The study contains three specific purposes. Also, the study was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3712

Media Programmes on Domestic Violence against Men (DVAM) in Owerri Metropolis: A KAP Analysis

Onyebuchi, Alexander Chima, Alaekwe, Kizito Nzube, Philomena Effiong Umoren, Emetumah, I. Fatima & Etumnu Emeka Williams · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Background: DVAM can pose a great threat to the development of the victim, society, and the nation. This necessitated the investigation of the knowledge, attitude, and practice of men in Owerri metropolis towards media programmes on DVAM. This study hinged on agenda setting and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3713

Determinants of Participation in MGNREGA: A Case Study of Kathua District, J&K, India

Shamim Ahemad & Priya Sharma · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

MGNREGA is a footstep by the Government of India which has changed the status of the rural households and their employment pattern by securing livelihood through guaranteed wage employment. This scheme was implemented in Kathua District in 2008-09 in its final phase when the enti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3711

Usage of Life-saving Equipment by Commercial Boat Users and Operators in Southern Nigeria

Wokoma, N. O. & Akpoghomeh, O. S. · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Non-usage of life-saving equipment while on water may increase disaster risk such as boat capsizing, injury, and drowning; studies find generally low levels of lifejacket wear among drowning victims and among some cultural groups. Considering this, the study examined the usage of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3710

Fostering a Culture of Voluntary Tax Compliance among the Construction Contractors; Drivers and Barriers at Firm and Policy Level

Chandana Jayalath & Pawani Wijebandara · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

Effective tax money collection is crucial for any modern sphere of economic development. This research explores the unique challenges faced by construction contractors in meeting tax obligations and the factors that drive their compliance behavior. The study investigates the reas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3709

The Empirical Investigation of the Relationship between Banks’ Lending Rate and Coffee Export Growth in Tanzania

Raphael Mbunduki · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This paper examines the relationship between banks’ lending rate and coffee export growth in Tanzania by the help of Johansen Co-integration test and vector error correction (VECM) model. The research results suggested that there is a negative relationship between banks' lending...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i3708

Assessing the Level of Women's Empowerment among Garment Workers in a Particular Locale of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Nusrat Sharmin Moushumy, Kaniz Fatima Jui, Sumaya Sultana & Homaira Siddika · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

This research aims to assess the socioeconomic characteristics of female workers in the RMG industry with primary data from 100 respondents, equally divided into two categories: 50 Helpers and 50 Operators which is selected randomly. Using tabular analysis and descriptive statist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i2707

Effectiveness of Adult Environmental Training Programme from the Perspective of Adult Facilitators and Learners in Enugu State, Nigeria

Chibuike Darl Ochiagha, Charles Chibuike Onwuadi & Iheanyichukwu Godwin Ozurumba · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of adult environmental training programme from the perspective of adult facilitators and learners in Enugu State. The study was guided by 2 research questions and two null hypotheses. The design of the study was a descriptiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i2706

Understanding Expenditure Behavior of Farm Families of Punjab, India

Rupinder Kaur & Ritu Mittal · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2023

The present study was planned to understand the expenditure behavior of farm families of Punjab. Data was collected from 500 farm women selected by using simple random sampling technique. Data was analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean score and one way ANOVA. Expenditure...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2023/v20i2705