Emirati Journal of Business, Economics and Social Studies
Published by Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies · Quarterly
The Emirati Journal of Business, Economics & Social Studies (EJBESS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies (ESRC). EJBESS maintains rigorous standards through... Read aims & scope →
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Supplier Development: Insights from the Literature and Relevance to the Upstream Petroleum Industry in Nigeria
Supplier development is increasingly recognised as a strategic element of supplier management, particularly in industries where buying firms depend on capable e…
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Khawf, Huzn and Sakinah in Islamic finance
This article analyses the way in which Islamic finance incorporates certain psychological and emotional states known in Islamic thought, namely khawf (fear and …
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Sovereign Operating System (Sovereign OS): The Architectural Immunity Engine
This paper introduces Sovereign OS, a proposed deterministic framework for risk governance and structural integrity in organizational and technological systems …
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Governing the Capability-Accountability Gap through Global Capability Centres as Regulatory Nodes in the Gulf
Global Capability Centres (GCCs), wholly-owned “captive” units through which multinational enterprises internalise offshore delivery, have migrated from cost-dr…
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The Influence of Risk Perception on Portfolio Choice Among Mauritian Retail Investors
This study addresses the growing significance of comprehending behavioral aspects on investment decision-making by examining the impact of risk perception on po…
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UAE FININT Resilience using a Network-Based Framework for Countering Terrorist Financing: From AML Compliance to Financial-Hub Resilience, An Attempt to Design an Integrated Counter-Terrorist-Financing Architecture for the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupies a distinctive position in the international financial system: its success as a global banking, trade, logistics and virt…
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قياس كفاءة أهم محطات حاو يات الخليج العربي والبحر الأحمر باستخدام أسلوب تحليل مغلف البيانات
تختلف محطات الحاو يات في درجة خدمتها للسفن وخطوط الملاحة الدولية التي تزايدت أهميتها الاستراتيجية مؤخرا،ً وخصوصاً في منطقة الخليج العربي والبحر الأحمر، كما تتفا…
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics into Marketing Education: The Digital-Ready Marketing Education Framework for Developing Graduates in Emerging Economies
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are reshaping marketing practice, yet many universities in emerging economies have been slow to reflect these ch…
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Effects Of Corporate Governance and Financial Leverage of Quoted Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
This study examines the effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the financial leverage of quoted Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria over the period 2015…
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The Fiscal Cliff Ahead: A Sectoral Exposure Index for the Expiration of Federal Small Business Relief among Abu Dhabi SMEs
This article develops the Fiscal Cliff Exposure Index (FCEI), a sector-level composite indicator anticipating the 31 December 2026 expiration of the UAE's feder…
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Strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in North-Central Nigeria: A Pathway to Scaling SMES Amid Economic Volatility
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in employment generation, innovation, and economic development in Nigeria. However, persistent economic…
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Digital Financial Inclusion and Human Development: Cross-Country Evidence from Developing Economies
This paper examines whether digital financial inclusion (DFI) is positively associated with the Human Development Index (HDI) across developing economies and wh…
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التوطين بين الوطنية والعقل الاستراتيجي : تأمل نقدي في جدل الاستدامة البشرية ومآلات التوطين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
يتناول هذا التأمل النقدي إشكالية التوطين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة من زاوية تتجاوز الامتثال التشريعي إلى العمق الاستراتيجي لبناء قوى عاملة وطنية فاعلة وم…
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Extreme Heat and Food Price Inflation in The United Arab Emirates
The UAE is one of the world's hottest countries and imports more than 90% of the food consumed by its population. This study asks a simple question: when UAE su…
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Economic Diversification in Israel for a generation: From 1995-2025: An In-Depth Analysis of Structural Transformation, Challenges, and Outcomes
This study offers a examination of Israel’s economic diversification from 1995 to 2025, highlighting structural transformation amid geopolitical challenges. Emp…
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The Influence of Website Quality on Customer Purchase Intention through the Mediating Role of E-satisfaction and Flow Experience
To attract customers and ensure a competitive advantage in the e-commerce environment, it is crucial to identify which website attributes encourage customers to…
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AI-Integrated Agroponics for Arid Regions: A Circular Farming Model for Desert Food Security
Arid and desert regions face acute water scarcity, limited arable land, and a heavy reliance on food imports. This paper examines an advanced agroponic system (…
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THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION READINESS TOWARDS THE NEW NORMALCY IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Due to digital technology advancements and the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities have evolved their interest in integrating new communication tech…
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Consultation Proposal on Alpha College’s operations management – Investigative study
Purpose This research project examines the faulty practices adopted by Alpha college which is a distance learning center providing higher education in the UAE. …
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The Impact of Cosmopolitanism Disposition on Consumers’ Willingness to Pay Price Premium Toward Global Vs Local Brands
In response to the limited research concerning the evaluation of global and local brands by emerging market consumers, this study explores the role of consumer …
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Key Success Factors For Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Projects Within SMEs
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has emerged as a must-have capability for the modern firm irrespective of size and sector. The importance of CRM can be a…
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Comparative Analysis of ARIMA, VAR, and Linear Regression Models for UAE GDP Forecasting
Forecasting GDP is crucial for economic planning and policymaking. This study compares the performance of three widely-used econometric models—ARIMA, VAR, and L…
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The Geomarketing and the competitiveness of the spaces urban Morocco
The geomarketing, which combines data analysis with location-based marketing, is a powerful lever for enhancing the attractiveness and competitiveness of cities…
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Do Markets react to Government and Stock Exchange-Disclosed ESG regulations and policies through Banks and Public Firms?
This paper studies how financial markets react to ESG-related policies proposed by governments or relevant regulatory authorities by examining abnormal returns …
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