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            <title><![CDATA[Retraction Note]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0012</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Finance: AI and DLT as Enablers of the Green Economy]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study aims to explore the role of emerging technologies in facilitating the global adoption of the sustainable finance agenda. It linked the carbon emission levels of several sectors and countries with technology-enabled sustainability practices to identify the individual contributions of technologies in the financing aspects. Despite challenges, an organisation’s new performance benchmarks compel it to adapt technologies to several sectors, as technologies are seen as enablers of sustainability. A holistic study of the cautious applications of technologies is needed to assess their potential adverse effects and reap their benefits. Therefore, the study explores literature covering scholars’ and practitioners’ opinions and application experiences. Quantitative data on adaptation, emissions, and green product applications have been collected, tabulated, and analyzed to compare practices across sectors and countries. Findings indicate that technology applications are efficient enablers of sustainability. Also, there were differences in the utilization of green tech products, such as green bonds and climate tech, between sectors and countries. European countries have led the adaptation, while Asia has yet to adjust to the mismatch between emissions and green practices. A lack of a legal framework, standard reporting and measurement principles, and data security were leading causes of concern. The study will assist in careful future adaptation and policy formulation.
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            <title><![CDATA[The Influence of Tax Governance on Tax Morale in Algeria: A Field Study]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study explores the extent to which tax governance in Algeria contributes to strengthening tax morale, it aims to assess how various dimensions of tax governance influence taxpayers’ willingness to comply, through a quantitative research design, data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among a sample of taxpayers. The results reveal that technical governance dimensions, particularly efficiency, readability, and stability, have the strongest positive impact on taxpayers’ morale. Based on these findings, the study recommends improving administrative effectiveness, fostering greater citizen engagement, and integrating tax values into educational curricula to support sustained tax compliance.
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            <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Advertising Credibility on the Consumer’s Purchase Decision (Exploratory Research on the Opinions of a Sample of Customers of Electronic Devices Companies in Karbala)]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0017</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This research aims to study the impact of advertising credibility used by electronics companies on their customers’ purchasing decisions. A descriptive analytical approach was adopted, and primary data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 130 customers from three companies specializing in the sale of electrical appliances in Karbala Governorate. A total of 120 valid questionnaires were retrieved for statistical analysis. The research results confirmed the validity of the main hypothesis, which assumes a significant correlation between advertising credibility and purchase decisions. The research also found that adherence to ethical standards in advertising has a strong, statistically significant positive impact on guiding purchase decisions. Among the most prominent recommendations emerging from the research is the need to prioritize the quality of advertising content to reflect reality, as this helps customers make a sound and informed purchasing decision.
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            <title><![CDATA[Drivers of Changes in Government Expenditure: A Literature Review and Conceptual Framework]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Understanding the variables, which drive the fluctuations in government expenditure is essential for public sector expenditure planning and productive budgeting. Many government targets are either not met or over-budgeted, which often stem from inability to trace and include all the factors that impact government expenditure in the periodic comprehensive planning process. Therefore, the objective of this article is to provide a review of the factors that that drive changes in government expenditure. The methodology approach is conceptual review and development of framework. It first dwells on a critical review of the literature, which are subsequently sieved for key words that tangibly represent the factors that drive government expenditure. Subsequently, the article proceeded to develop a framework of factors, which affect government expenditure. The framework is organised in relational diagram that denotes cause and effect, where the factors are indicated as pointers of causation of changes in government expenditure. It also identifies public policy change as a notable factor to consider as a control variable, hence public policy is a standalone variable in the framework. The article, therefore, paves the way for further research application and expansion of the framework in theoretical and empirical research. It also provides important tool for public sector managers as reference point in planning periodic government expenditure.
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            <title><![CDATA[Theories for Enhancing the Efficiency of Medicine Procurement in Limpopo Public Hospitals]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The paper seeks to analyse theories for enhancing the efficiency of medicine procurement in Limpopo public hospitals of South Africa. Medicine procurement is a critical function for the delivery of health services in public hospitals. The availability of medicines depends on the efficient procurement practices in public hospitals. There has been a problem of medicine procurement in public hospitals impacting negatively on delivery of health services. The main question of the study: How can the medicine procurement in the public hospitals be improved? The study aimed to enhance the efficiency of medicine procurement in Limpopo public hospitals. The study employs qualitative method using document analysis tool. The secondary data reviewed comprises of journal articles. The researcher used Google Scholar to search for journal articles relevant to procurement theories. The study's results showed that theories could improve an efficiency of the medicine procurement in public hospitals, resulting in cost-effective health service delivery. The study recommended that all procurement practitioners be developed through in-house training on the procurement theories for enhancing the efficiencies of medicine procurement for the improvement of knowledge and skills in public hospitals. The research additionally suggests that procurement theories could enhance the efficiencies of medicine procurement in public hospitals.
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            <title><![CDATA[Public-Private Partnerships: A Theoretical Review of the National System of Innovation in South Africa]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0022</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This theoretical paper critically examines the role of the National System of Innovation (NSI) in research and innovation through networking. This secondary research focuses on critically reviewing the literature on public-private research partnerships (PPPs) and interrogating their relationship with and impact on the performance of the NSI. The study analyses the current state and approach to partnerships by the NSI, highlights constraints to forming partnerships, and unveils approaches and models that may be adopted to foster Public-Private-Partnerships needed to attract private sector investment necessary for the NSI.
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            <title><![CDATA[Developing ECED Teachers’ Knowledge and Skills to Meet the Demands of Quality Education in a Rural Context]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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South Africa’s rural environment makes quality Early Childhood Education and Development difficult. Poor teacher qualifications, curriculum implementation and school management make rural ECED susceptible (Aubrey, 2017; Adebunmi, Aina, &amp; Bipath, 2022; Hannaway et al., 2019). Palmer’s (2011) theory of lived experience in flexible education is used to examine ECED instructors’ educational expectations in a remote Northwest Province. The qualitative technique comprised individual and focus group semi-structured interviews with four ECED teachers and classroom observation of teaching activities and resources. This research was part of UNISA’s Community engaged Scholarship. This research found that departmental assistance focusses on curriculum completion, teacher progress and teaching accountability. This ignores more pressing issues including bad infrastructure, congested classrooms, school location and a lack of assistance for multi-level students. With high expectations and little support, teachers feel mentally exhausted trying to balance classroom realities with expectations. The study recommends prioritising teacher voices and community realities in planning, funding infrastructure improvements and providing relevant, context-sensitive professional development. It also suggests that future research focus on practical support strategies and models specifically designed for the unique challenges of rural ECED environments.
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            <title><![CDATA[Environmental and Financial Ramifications of Cardboard Package Recycling – A Review and Framework]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This paper presents a literature analysis of the financial and environmental Implication of cardboard packaging recycling and proposes a framework in the end. Therefore, the paper aims to demonstrate the literature evidence of the application of product take back, recycling and reusing, which serves a dual advantage of environmental protection and economic benefit to the company. The paper’s approach applied the inductive research approach, which engaged in a critical review of the literature to unveil patterns and/or themes around cardboard packaging recycling. Findings from the review lead to five main headings namely eco-efficiency, industrial symbiosis, extended producer responsibility, stakeholder theory and activity-based costing. The paper contributes by using these themes to develop a “confluence theory for package recycling”. This proposed theory holds practical and research significance in furthering advocacy for environmental sustainability through corporate environmental responsibility in managing cardboard wastes. The financial implications resonate with theoretical applications in environmental management accounting scholarship. Overall future research agenda is highlighted for future empirical research application.
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            <title><![CDATA[Green Finance and Credit Risk in Nepalese Banking Industry]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The primary focus of this study is to analyze the effect of green loans on credit risk in Nepalese banks. To achieve this objective, this study follows a quantitative approach considering the objective reality and uses the quarterly secondary data, sourced from the website of Nepal Rastra Bank [NRB] over the period starting from 2021Q2 to ending with 2025Q2. The fixed-effect model (FEM) and the random-effect model (REM) are used to estimate results. The best model is selected using the Hausman and Breusch-Pagan LM tests. The result demonstrated that green loans, as measured by hydroelectricity loans, increase credit risk in the Nepalese banking sector. This unexpected result is also robust, shown by the REM. This indicates that a 1 percent increase in green loans is associated with a 0.384 percent increase in credit risk. Conversely, the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) reduces credit risk. The credit-to-deposit ratio (CD ratio) stimulates credit risk in the Nepalese banking sector. Similarly, holding more liquid assets and a larger size, as measured by deposit volume, increases credit risk in the Nepalese banking sector. The positive impact of green loans on credit risk indicates that the regulator (or NRB) should give financial incentives, such as concessional loans, to banks, by which banks grant green loans at a concessional rate, which increases borrowers’ debt-paying capability and thus reduces credit risk. Similarly, bankers should enhance their own capacity for credit evaluation and develop a monitoring mechanism to help reduce credit risk in the Nepalese banking sector.
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            <title><![CDATA[Organisation Capability &amp; Public Administration: From Reform and Subjectivity to Objective Evaluation]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0021</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The purpose of this article is to propose a definition for ‘organisation capability,’ develop an empirical approach, and therefore to evaluate capability for one public administration entity. Through long-term public administration and management literature, the ontology of ‘organisation’ is often overlooked. This inhibits the development of an empirical definition for ‘organisation capability,’ in turn inhibiting methodologies and coherent assessment. The research question asks how to evaluate organisation capability. A comparative study review highlights gaps empirically, particularly in contexts of public sector reform and organisation development. Notable issues include tendencies for definitional varieties of ‘organisation capability,’ subjective methodologies, and resource maximisation. The methodology presents organisation capability (OC) as the dependent variable, with two independent variables for humanistic propensity-to-act (PTA) and structural latitude-to-act (LTA), the logical domains for capability antecedents expected through organisation design. A third variable – enacted capability (ENC) – provides selective impact observations, providing in theatre data and potential causal inferences. Through mixed-method factor analysis and a composite measure for capability profile, with a capability index, a gap analysis supports organisation development strategies. As expected from objective analyses across human, structural, and impact factors, results reveal deviations (deficits here) from organisation design intentions.
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            <title><![CDATA[Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Employability and the Relevance of Skills - Towards a Systemic Design Framework]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study aimed to develop a systemic employability design framework to address the mismatch between stakeholders’ current views of employability and the relevance of skills. A qualitative approach using systems thinking was deployed, and participants from relevant government departments, the private sector, HEI, and graduate employees from two telecommunication organizations were selected through purposive sampling. A thematic approach was used to analyze the data from semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The data was captured using ATLAS.ti, and thematic analysis was conducted. Key factors contributing to the mismatch included the lack of an ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration, lack of understanding of the relevance of skills, employability skills as an asset, inadequate education systems reform, socio-economic factors, macroeconomic context, employability mindset, lack of a focused strategy and employability awareness. A framework is recommended for a sector-specific ecosystem design that could foster stakeholder collaboration, including a shared understanding of employability, shared objectives and ways of working and formalized partnerships for implementation and scalability. Relevant skills should be defined and career paths integrated at all levels of education, including bridging into other sectors or opportunities. Sector-specific focused strategies should be developed, including employability-defined outcomes that can be measured, evaluated, and reported holistically to ensure stakeholder accountability. A strategy should be developed to engage individuals on employability and create awareness of career paths enabled through face-to-face and digital guidance.
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            <title><![CDATA[A Conceptual Conceptual Model of Organisational Culture and Organisational Performance in the Public Sector in South Africa]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0007</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The South African public sector remains the largest employer with millions of employees, and public sector employees are the critical resource for the sector to deliver on the priorities and objectives of the government successfully. Exploring the relationship between organisational culture, employee engagement, and organisational performance in the public sector is highly relevant for employees and employers to instil a culture of engagement that delivers superior performance and service to citizens. Although much research has been conducted in this field, little research is evident on the relationship between organisational culture, employee engagement and organisational performance within the South African Public Sector context. The study will draw on various theories of organisational culture, employee engagement and organisational performance and conceptually map these through proposed relationships among main and sub-constructs and variables.
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            <title><![CDATA[Sustainable Development Practices in Algerian Family Businesses: an Empirical Investigation]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This research paper investigates the implementation of sustainable development practices in Algerian family businesses. Furthermore, it examines whether the application of these practices varies based on factors such as job title, educational attainment, and professional experience. A quantitative research methodology was employed, utilizing a questionnaire survey administered to 100 middle and upper-level management employees in these companies. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS V.25. The findings revealed that Algerian family businesses engage in practices aligned with all three TBL of SD (economic, social, and environmental). Moreover, no statistically significant differences in the application of these practices were observed across job titles, educational levels, or professional experience.
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            <title><![CDATA[Evaluating the Role of ABM in the Financial Performance of SOES in South Africa]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This paper examines the impact of Activity-based Management on the financial performance of selected state-owned entities (SOEs) in South Africa. The study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, which included qualitative and quantitative enquiries. Primary data was gathered from 126 senior managers of the selected SOEs, and secondary data was collected from annual reports spanning a decade (2012-2021). The results of a regression analysis indicated that the implementation of ABM has a beneficial impact on the financial performance of SOEs. Moreover, the correlation between the two is statistically significant, suggesting that organisations using ABM exhibit higher profitability than those that do not use ABM. This study lays the groundwork for further research that will investigate a wider variety of strategic cost management factors and the implications those variables may have on financial performance of SOEs once they have been adopted. This work contributes to the literature on SOE performance by integrating ABM within the South African context, offering valuable insights for both academic inquiry and practical application.
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            <title><![CDATA[Examining the Challenges Hindering ICT Project Management Effectiveness: A Case Study of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), South Africa]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0009</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Effective ICT project management is crucial for public sector organisations like South Africa's SITA, yet persistent challenges hinder its maturity and effectiveness. This study focused on SITA's Western Cape Province and identified key issues such as governance inefficiencies, insufficient project management skills, poor stakeholder engagement, and resource constraints. Using qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews with project managers and stakeholders, the research highlights barriers to ICT project success and proposes strategies to improve project governance, standardise methodologies, enhance training, and strengthen executive support. While offering valuable insights, the study's scope is limited to SITA's Western Cape operations, reducing generalisability. Future research should expand to multiple provinces, include senior leadership, and explore the impact of emerging technologies on ICT project success. This study contributes practical insights for public sector institutions aiming to improve project execution and strategic impact.
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            <title><![CDATA[Business Intelligence and GPS Spoofing: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Digital Surveillance Systems]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0008</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The increasing sophistication of GPS spoofing presents a formidable challenge to industries and governments reliant on geospatial intelligence, necessitating advanced business intelligence (BI) methodologies to detect and mitigate these cyber threats. This article examines the intersection of BI and GPS spoofing, with a primary objective of developing data-driven frameworks that enhance detection accuracy and cybersecurity resilience. Addressing the critical research question—how can BI-driven analytics effectively identify and counteract GPS spoofing attempts?—this article underscores the necessity of integrating real-time anomaly detection, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics into cybersecurity protocols. A mixed-methods approach was employed to explore this issue, incorporating quantitative analysis of GPS spoofing incidents across aviation, maritime, autonomous vehicle, and defense sectors. In 2024, GPS-related cyberattacks increased by 500%, with aviation and maritime industries reporting a 27% rise in spoofing incidents affecting flight and vessel navigation. Also, qualitative assessments of BI-driven cybersecurity frameworks provided insight into the efficacy of various detection techniques. Geospatial anomaly detection models were tested against real-world spoofing data, employing AI-enhanced analytics to identify deviations in signal integrity and location reporting. Results indicate that BI-driven cybersecurity frameworks significantly enhance spoofing detection capabilities, reducing false positives while improving threat response efficiency. The implications of this research extend beyond technical solutions, offering policy recommendations for regulatory bodies to establish standardized geolocation security measures. Given that economic losses due to GPS cyber interference are projected to exceed $1 billion per day, the findings emphasize the need for rapid adoption of BI-driven mitigation strategies. This research article advances cybersecurity knowledge by demonstrating the critical role of BI in safeguarding global navigation systems. Future research should explore emerging quantum encryption technologies and deep-learning anomaly detection models further to fortify GPS integrity in an evolving threat landscape.
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            <title><![CDATA[Determinants of Sharia Banking Performance in Indonesia: A Financial Perspective]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0004</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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This study investigates the determinants of the financial performance (FP) of Sharia banks in Indonesia. FP is defined using Return on Assets (RonA). This study utilizes secondary data sourced from the financial statements of Sharia Banks registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2019 to 2022. The measurement of each variable is adopted from prior research studies. The collected data is analyzed using multiple regression techniques. The data analysis yielded compelling evidence that Capital Adequacy Ratio (CARo) and Net Income (NIn) exert a significantly positive influence on the profitability performance of Sharia banks in Indonesia. Conversely, Operational Expense Ratio (OERo) is found to have a significant negative impact on profitability. Interestingly, Non-Performing Financing (NPFi) and Debt-to-Asset Ratio (DARo) do not exhibit statistically significant effects on profitability, suggesting that these factors do not play a decisive role in determining the profitability of Sharia banks in Indonesia. Credit extension serves as a cornerstone of the banking sector, driving revenue generation and economic growth. While the study’s findings indicate that NPFi does not exert a direct and consistent impact on profitability, it is imperative for Sharia banks to continuously strive for credit quality improvement.
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            <title><![CDATA[Assessing the Level of Public Trust: Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The study evaluated public trust in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Gbarnga City, Bong County, Liberia. It explored community perceptions and the factors influencing procedural and substantive justice trust. Trust reflects the belief in an institution's competence and effectiveness in achieving its goals. Interviews were conducted with 96 randomly selected community members. Data were analyzed descriptively, along with measurement of satisfaction levels of the citizens on the performance of the Ninth Judicial Court in the provision of procedural and substantive justice using a five-point Likert scale. Trust was assessed on an 11-point scale (0 - no trust, 10 - complete trust). The determinants of trust were identified by correlating mean satisfaction ratings with respondents' trust levels. Additional factors like prior court experience and trusting attitudes were also examined. Results showed weak to moderate correlations. Most respondents were male, single, aged 31-40, and fairly educated, with 43 percent having filed a court case. Ratings for responsiveness, integrity, and fairness leaned towards dissatisfaction, while reliability and openness received neutral to satisfied ratings for both procedural and substantive justice. Overall trust was moderate (5.20 out of 10). The study recommended measures to enhance public trust in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court.
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            <title><![CDATA[Creating an Integrative Sustainability Framework for Higher Education in Malaysia: Economic, Environment, Social and Governance (EESG) Aspects]]></title>
            <link>https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2025-0001</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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The purpose of this study is to investigate how the Economic, Environment, Social and Governance (EESG) framework for sustainability has been ingrained in a higher institution in Malaysia. Using an interpretive, qualitative approach and a case study, five branches of the HEI in question, were studied for their alignment with the UN 17 SDGs using semi structured interviews and document analysis. The raw data were generated using the MAXQDA software and analysed accordingly. The investigation uncovered that the HEI had effectively pursued most of the SDGs. From a social sustainability standpoint, the university had diligently attended to the welfare and well-being of its students and staff, underscored the significance of maintaining an environmental agenda, and had an excellent governance policy. The economic lens had garnered heightened attention from middle-to the upper-level management. As a whole system, this study has translated into a resilient financial foundation for the institution. Consequently, the study's conclusive findings and subsequent hypothesised model, could potentially serve as a guiding reference for other educational institutions despite the inherent limitations associated with its applicability. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case study that investigated a private non-profit university in an emerging market.
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