Adoption of artificial intelligence for manufacturing SMEs’ growth and survival in South Africa DOI Open Access
Emmanuel Inalegwu Akoh

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 23 - 37

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

This study advances research and practice related to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of South Africa (SA). The evaluated AI adoption by African manufacturing Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs); established challenges faced SMEs AI; developed a framework for SMEs’ growth survival. adopted systematic literature review approach. Articles from Scopus Google scholar databases, ranging years 2018 2024, were used. Of 206 articles found, 54 shortlisted. analysis was performed using PRISMA framework. results identified is low, limiting their innovation productivity. also show, despite numerous benefits can offer country, major constraint lack enhance implementation. Hence, this conducted develop improve SMEs. findings contribute body knowledge provide new insights SME owners/managers, policymakers practitioners into ability compete on global stage.

Language: Английский

Impact factors and structural analysis of the state's financial security DOI Creative Commons
Robert Dankiewicz, Bartłomiej Balawejder, Katarzyna Chudy–Laskowska

et al.

JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 80 - 92

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

The concept of state financial security is a key one, due to the fact that it reflects country, its public finances, as well sector operating within it. An adequate level can create optimal conditions for development system, stability, country's economic and investment attractiveness. One main factors determine high stability sector. Given assets banking account significant, if not an overwhelming share total sector, this plays role in economy whole. Therefore, stable secure important element affecting country. paper attempts define present relevance. In addition, also aimed identify most influence security. Eight indicators, generally accepted those describing security, were applied used basis econometric model expressing relationship between them study showed Polish determined state.

Language: Английский

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Global transitions towards social entrepreneurship and sustainable development: A unique post-COVID-19 perspective DOI Creative Commons
Elena G. Popkova, Aleksei V. Bogoviz, Svetlana V. Lobova

et al.

Global Transitions, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 182 - 200

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

This article delves into social entrepreneurship experience and fills a void in the extant literature by determining post-COVID perspective contribution of activities. The research presents nuanced on potential impact sustainable development across various geographical areas. We highlight an essential discovery that impacts diverse regions. When addressing COVID-19 pandemic, we must consider economic reasoning, theoretical implications, socio-economic factors. Such considerations would significantly contribute to our collective efforts overcome this global crisis. Adopting strategic effective method towards can accelerate achievement SDGs promote equitable, development.

Language: Английский

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Mapping the Landscape of Sustainability in Social Media: A Bibliometric Analysis and Research Trends DOI Creative Commons
Sarita Nagvanshi, Neha Gupta

Journal of Scientometric Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 245 - 259

Published: April 15, 2024

Sarita Nagvanshi and Neha Gupta Author informationPDFCitations Amity College of Commerce Finance, School Business, University, Noida, INDIA Corresponding author. Correspondence: Sector 125, Noida-201313, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA. Email: [email protected] Notes Received March 22, 2023; Revised December 28,

Language: Английский

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Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development DOI

A Ayyoob,

Aparna Sajeev

Advances in business strategy and competitive advantage book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 193 - 224

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

In today's world, social entrepreneurship offers innovative solutions to global challenges, addressing societal and environmental issues. This abstract explores the impact challenges of entrepreneurship, focusing on its role in sustainable development. Drawing business experts' insights, it examines drivers, barriers, effective strategies. The study employs mixed methods, including qualitative quantitative analyses, uncover pivotal societal, economic, challenges. Despite obstacles, entrepreneurs leverage models create value, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, responsibility. Recommendations include fostering cross-sector partnerships promoting adaptability within organizations advance sustainability goals. These insights provide practical guidance for policymakers practitioners seeking prioritize while achieving organizational success positive impact.

Language: Английский

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The influence of society’s perception, social networking and social impact measurement on access to finance of social enterprises: Perspective of eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. DOI Open Access
Emmanuel Inalegwu Akoh

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 270 - 282

Published: June 1, 2024

The aim of this paper is to explore the influence society’s perception, social networking and impact measurement on access finance for enterprises’ activities. It broadens theoretical understanding from perspective resource dependence theory. study tested hypotheses asertain that enhances A quantitative research approach was adopted, using a snowball sampling technique identify 90 owners/managers enterprises three communities in KwaZulu-Natal province. data examined with Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling. revealed has positive, but statistically insignificant finance; there positive significant also, perception finance. result does not support moderation effect Therefore, recommends government educate society importance entreprise activities KZN communities, which will enhance members societys’ willingness provide financial assistance. In addition, should be great emphasis among as it provides crucial platforms share relevant information finance, essential addressing sociatal challenges.

Language: Английский

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Barriers and enablers of Community Entrepreneurship Ventures: A mixed method approach DOI
Sourav Mondal, Himanshu Gupta, Saumya Singh

et al.

IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 15209 - 15223

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Adoption of artificial intelligence for manufacturing SMEs’ growth and survival in South Africa DOI Open Access
Emmanuel Inalegwu Akoh

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 23 - 37

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

This study advances research and practice related to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of South Africa (SA). The evaluated AI adoption by African manufacturing Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs); established challenges faced SMEs AI; developed a framework for SMEs’ growth survival. adopted systematic literature review approach. Articles from Scopus Google scholar databases, ranging years 2018 2024, were used. Of 206 articles found, 54 shortlisted. analysis was performed using PRISMA framework. results identified is low, limiting their innovation productivity. also show, despite numerous benefits can offer country, major constraint lack enhance implementation. Hence, this conducted develop improve SMEs. findings contribute body knowledge provide new insights SME owners/managers, policymakers practitioners into ability compete on global stage.

Language: Английский

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