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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026)

Research Journal in Business and Economics

Published July 17, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Business Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Review

Peter Stone

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in modern business, fundamentally reshaping how organizations collect, analyze, and utilize information for strategic and operational decision-making. The increasing availability of big data, advances in machine learning, natural…

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Auditors’ Independence and Quality of Financial Reporting of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Lagos State, Nigeria

Benjamin Duru Chibuzo, Barine Michael Nwidobie

This study examines the effect of auditor independence on the quality of financial reporting among listed manufacturing firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study addresses key threats to auditor independence, specifically self-interest and familiarity, which can compromise the reliability of…

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Smart R&D Pathways and Export Competitiveness: A Comparative Analysis of Bangladesh and China's Pharmaceutical Industry

Deepto Chakraborty, Nirjona Mondal

This study examines how smart research and development (R&D) financing can promote sustainable pharmaceutical export growth by comparing Bangladesh and China. Using descriptive statistical analysis and secondary data from 2020–2025, the study evaluates pharmaceutical exports, R&D…

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Leveraging Remittances and Labour Export to Mitigate Forex Shortages in Malawi

Frank Kamanga, Mireille Kadewa, Janet Simbeye, Thoko Lunda, Dan Mwapasa, Tughulupi Ndovi, Innocent Dzonzi

This paper sets out to investigate three objectives namely: to assess the current remittance flows and channels to Malawi; to explore how other countries have successfully unlocked remittance potential and labour export; and to provide policy recommendation on how to optimize remittance inflow…

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The Effect of Tuition Grants on Financial Prudence of Secondary Schools in Busia County, Kenya

Tecla Kirwa, Cosmus Katana, Consolata Oyinda

The study was conducted to establish the effect of tuition grant on the financial prudence of secondary schools in Busia County, Kenya. The study was guided by New Public Management theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design to establish the association between the predictor variables…

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The Impact of the Digital Economy on the Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Jordan

Bashar Younis Alkhawaldeh

This study aims to examine the effect of the digital economy on the competitive advantage of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan on a quantitative basis by applying the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method, which was used to collect and analyze…

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Artificial Intelligence and Economic Growth: A Comprehensive Review of Productivity, Employment, and Inequality Effects

Michael Anderson, Jessica Williams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative technology with significant implications for economic growth, productivity, employment, and income distribution. This comprehensive review examines the evolving relationship between AI adoption and economic performance by…

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Financial Inclusion and Economic Development: A Systematic Review of Evidence from Emerging and Developing Economies

Senturk Meyer

Financial inclusion has increasingly been recognized as an important driver of economic development, particularly in emerging and developing economies where significant segments of the population remain underserved by formal financial systems. This systematic review examines the existing evidence…

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The Effects of Information Technology and Interpersonal Communication on Employee Performance through Employee Engagement: A Conceptual Study

Md. Asadul Islam, Nadia Sohail

The increasing adoption of information technology and digitalized work practices has reshaped employee roles and organizational processes in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh. However, limited attention has been given to how technological resources and workplace communication…

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The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Customer Brand Engagement among Jordanian Consumers

Alaa Mohammad Alkhalailah

Social media has changed the way businesses connect with customers and create meaningful relationships with their customers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of social media marketing on the customer brand engagement on Jordanian consumers and identify its effects on the three…

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Financing the Future of Energy: Capital Allocation, Risk, and Economic Impacts of LNG Infrastructure and Modern Grid Expansion

Md. Nazmul Haque

Financing LNG infrastructure and the modernization of the electricity grid is increasingly shaped by energy security, energy markets, technological developments, and the global shift toward a lower-carbon energy system. This study discusses the allocation mechanisms, financing structures, risk…

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Foreign and Domestic Investment in Emerging Economies: Growth Resilience from a 2010–2024 Panel

Edvin STEFANI

This paper explores whether foreign direct investment (FDI) helps economies remain resilient amid recent challenges such as the pandemic, inflation, shifting supply chains, and global tensions. It uses annual data from 31 emerging countries between 2010 and 2024, focusing on real GDP growth as the…

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Adopting E-Marketing Approaches to Strengthen the Competitive Edge of the Tourism Sector in Jordan

Mahd Eid Al Hawamdeh

Jordan’s tourism industry has experienced a decline in competitiveness despite strong heritage assets, as a result of a misperceived destination image, uneven development of infrastructure, and inadequate strategic application of e-marketing in a digital-first travel market. This study examines…

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Sustainable Finance and Green Banking Transformation an Empirical Investigation of ESG Integration, Climate Risk Management, and Financial Performance in Emerging Economies

Rina Begum, Muhammad Zahirul Islam

The sustainable finance and the green banking transformation is connected with the financial performance of banks in an emerging economy. The banking sector of Bangladesh is used as the setting. The study integrates all the aspects of ESG integration, green banking, climate risk management and…

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Bangladesh-China Economic Engagement under Global Geopolitical Shifts: Challenges and Opportunities for Trade Diplomacy and Industrial Transformation

Md Asif Hasan

Bangladesh-China economic relations are situated between two changes: the restructuring of the global political economy and Bangladesh's quest for diversified, science- and technology based industrialization. This article explores the potential of bilateral trade, investment, infrastructure…

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