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Perception of Elderly towards Social Security Allowance in Nepal

Indra Malakar & Hom Nath Chalise · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2019

With the worldwide increase in life expectancy, insecurities in life are increasing generally to old aged people which have never been known before. Universal Old Age Allowance distributed in cash to the elderly 70 years and above is the main social security system provided by Ne...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i430008

Redistribution Activities of Distributors in the Brewing Industry in an Emerging Economy

Charles Adusei & Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2019

The decision about marketing channels selection is critical as it ultimately affects the other supply chain activities of any business. The purpose of this study was to examine the redistribution role of distributors in the brewing industry. The study employed a survey using a si...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i429969

Poverty Menace and Social Economic Nexus in Nigeria: A Bound Test Approach

Nwani, Stanley Emife, Ozegbe, Azuka Elvis & Onochie, Stanley Nwabuisi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2019

Nigeria has recorded variations in major macroeconomic variables since independence. Growth episodes over the years though encouraging put has not translated to improvement in poverty incidence. The rate of poverty in the nation has out-grown population growth, hence, this study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i429624

Integration of Rural and Urban Society in China and Implications for Urbanization, Infrastructure, Land and Labor in the New Era

Haiying Feng & Victor R. Squires · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2019

In many parts of China, rapid economic growth, socio-economic inequality, and environmental degradation (air, water, soil) are undermining social stability and sustainable urbanization. Rural-urban migration is the main factor contributing to urban population growth. Economic opp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i329634

Analysis of Socio-economic Factors and Profitability of Hybrid Maize Production in Eastern Terai of Nepal

Surya Prasad Adhikari, Keshav Prasad Shrestha & Shukra Raj Shrestha · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2019

The study was conducted to analyze the socioeconomic factors and profitability of hybrid maize production in eastern Nepal. A household survey was conducted from March to April, 2017 in two districts Morang and Sunsari to collect information on socioeconomic characteristics and e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i326570

Value Chain Analysis of Potato in Ilam District, Nepal

Keshav Prasad Shrestha & Surendra Yadav · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

The purpose of the study was to analyze the value chain of potato in the Ilam district. Potato is one of the major stable food and source of income for the majority rural farmers of the Ilam district. Using random sampling techniques, data were collected using semi-structured hou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i325861

Factors Influencing Economic Viability of Small Farmer of Rice Production in Bangladesh

Farzana Yeasmin, Ismat Ara Begum, Fardous Ara Happy & Dilshad Zahan Ethen · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

The focus of this study was to conduct research on small rice farmers and to identify the factors and their influence in viability of rice production in Bangladesh. The study was conducted using a longitudinal survey made under the Village Dynamics in South Asia (VDSA) project of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i325859

Toda and Yamamoto Causality Test between US $ Exchange Rates and Stock Market Prices in Sri Lanka

Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Riyath · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

Aim: The paper empirically analyzes the dynamic relationship between stock market and exchange rate in Sri Lanka. Study Design: The long-run relationship between All Share Price Index and Sri Lankan Rupees - US Dollar (LKR/USD) exchange rate is tested using Johansen co‑integratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i325852

Public Health Expenditures, Environmental Pollution and Health Outcomes: Evidence from Nigeria

Nwani, Stanley Emife, Kelani, Fatai Adeshina, Ozegbe, Azuka Elvis & Oluleye H. Babatunde · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

The role of health in the development of a nation cannot be overemphasized. While the concept of health status and the impact of public health expenditure have continued to generate scholarly debates, this study contributes to the debate with the incorporation of the role of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i225846

Credit Risk Management and Its Influence on the Financial Performance of Banks: A Study of Selected Banks in Nigeria

Oyedele Oloruntoba, Adeyemi, Adewumi Zaid & Fasesin, Oladipo Oluwafolakemi · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

This study examines the influence of credit risk management on the performance of Nigerian banks with particular reference to selected banks. Purposive sampling technique was used to select five Nigerian banks. Secondary data was used for this study. It was adopted from the audit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i225840

Exploring the Relationship between Strategic Outsourcing and Organisational Performance: A Study of Nigerian Insurance Companies

Kareem, Thompson Sola, J. C. Unachukwu & Okegbemi, Festus Abiodun · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

This study examines the relationship between strategic outsourcing and the performance of insurance companies in Nigeria with specific reference to the selected insurance companies. Purposive sampling technique was used to select top 10 best ranking insurance companies in Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i225842

An Empirical Study on Socio-economic Status of Women Labor in Rice Husking Mill of Bangladesh

Riffat Ara Zannat Tama, Liu Ying, Fardous Ara Happy & Md Mahmudul Hoque · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

The economy of Bangladesh mainly depends on agriculture. Any development can’t be possible because females and males are equally distributed in the country. Women can play a vital role if they properly participated in farm activities as well as in other income-generating activiti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i225835

The Effectiveness of Switching Barrier on Customer Loyalty Mediated with Customer Satisfaction: Telecommunication Industry, Batticaloa

Shamini Howshigan & V. R. Ragel · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2018

The mobile telecommunications service providers face technical hitches to meet customer loyalty, to increase the market share. Therefore, service providers should be conscious of the factors affecting customer loyalty in building strong relationships. This study aims to investiga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2018/v2i225833