International Journal of Business and Economics Research

Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022

  • Entrepreneur Education, Entrepreneur Confidence, Cultural Supports and Gender as Predictors of Entrepreneurial Intention Among Final-Year Students of the University of Ibadan

    Abdulfatai Adekunle Owodunni

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 102-108
    Received: 6 April 2022
    Accepted: 28 April 2022
    Published: 31 May 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.11
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    Abstract: The study examined entrepreneur education, entrepreneur confidence, cultural support and gender as predictors of entrepreneurial intention among final-year students of the University of Ibadan. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. A total of 200 students selected using a stratified sampling technique, participated in the study. They res... Show More
  • The Factors Affecting Customers Attitude Towards Domestically Produced Goods and Their Economic Implications: Evidence from Addis Ababa, Merkato

    Assefa Belay

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 109-116
    Received: 19 April 2022
    Accepted: 17 May 2022
    Published: 31 May 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.12
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    Abstract: The study was conducted on the factor affecting customer’s attitude towards domestically produced goods and their economic implication in Addis Ababa the case of merkato. The general objective of the study was to assess the facto affecting customer attitudes towards domestically produced goods and their economic implication in the studied area. Thi... Show More
  • An Empirical Investigation of Service Quality Based on RATER Model

    Hui-Lin Hsu, Hung-Chi Hsu, Daxing Du, Quanhua Hu

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 117-122
    Received: 31 May 2022
    Published: 1 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.13
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    Abstract: The sales market of beverages and baked goods is very competitive in China, especially in Shanghai, which has the highest density of convenience stores in the country, and these stores mainly sell beverages and various foods. Therefore, in order to maintain an advantage in a highly competitive market, chain coffee shops should examine the quality o... Show More
  • Determinants of Banks Profitability of Commercial Banks in Ethiopia Facts from Ethiopian Commercial Banks

    Segni Diriba Bosho

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 123-139
    Received: 18 March 2022
    Accepted: 16 May 2022
    Published: 8 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.14
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    Abstract: Profitability was the major determinant of banks profitability all over the world. The purpose of this study was to investigate determinants of commercial banks profitability in Ethiopia by using panel data of six (6) commercial banks from year 2010 to 2020. Prior studies a similar topic dis regarded certain determinants of profitability in Ethiopi... Show More
  • Determinants of Farmers’ Potato Marketing in Kofale District, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Asfaw Negesse Senbeta

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 140-149
    Received: 26 April 2022
    Accepted: 26 May 2022
    Published: 8 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.15
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    Abstract: Agriculture in Ethiopia is dominated by smallholder and largely subsistence farmers who are intended to meet household food consumption. To increase the smallholder farmers’ income and reduce rural poverty, subsistence agriculture needs improvement through increasing production and productivity of potatoes. Therefore, improving the smallholder farm... Show More
  • Six-Flow Matching Model: A Comprehensive Tool for Enterprise Transformation Practices

    Wang Huifen, Zhang Jiating, Qiu Siji, Li Zhilei, Peng Ying

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 150-157
    Received: 13 June 2022
    Published: 14 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.16
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    Abstract: Digital transformation has always been a hot topic in the field of information systems and strategic management. Although various theories have been used in the study of enterprise digital transformation, how to quickly identify the problems and propose feasible measures is a major challenge in the process of enterprise transformation. In addition,... Show More
  • Technical, Allocative, and Economic Efficiency of Potato Producers in Central Oromia, Ethiopia

    Gadisa Muleta, Addisu Getahun

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 158-165
    Received: 6 May 2022
    Accepted: 1 June 2022
    Published: 14 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.17
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    Abstract: Potato is the most important food and cash crop in mid and highlands for its potential in high yielding, good nutritional values, early maturing, improving food security, reducing poverty, serving as a main source of income for farmers, and improving the livelihood of millions of farm households, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Th... Show More
  • The Research on the Risk-Taking Behavior of Commercial Banks in Central Asia - Based on the Empirical Evidence of 67 Commercial Banks

    Liu Qing-yun

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 166-172
    Received: 17 May 2022
    Accepted: 31 May 2022
    Published: 14 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.18
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    Abstract: Importance of the regional collaboration is well understood by rising economic development of China as it has played a very important role in developing One Belt One Road initiative for regional advancement with Central Asia countries. With the fully implement of One Belt One Road initiative, which for the economic, culture and regional development... Show More
  • Analysis of the Effects of Climate Change on the Income of Malian Farmers

    Abdoulaye Maiga, Moussa Bathily, Amadou Bamba, Issoufou Soumaïla Mouleye, Mamadou Traoré, Djimé Silamakan Diawara

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 173-179
    Received: 20 May 2022
    Accepted: 7 June 2022
    Published: 14 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.19
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    Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine the effects of climate change on the agricultural income of Malian producers during the period 1990-2021. Before testing for cointegration between variables, it is important to conduct the unit root test to ensure that no variable is integrated at order 2, i.e. I (2). This is essential because the ARDL proc... Show More
  • Evaluating Trade Creation and Trade Diversion Effects Between Egypt and COMESA: Evidence from Gravity Model

    Mosaad Mohamed Ismail Elgayish, Ahmed Abdelmaksoud Abdelaziz Ali

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 180-186
    Received: 3 June 2022
    Accepted: 22 June 2022
    Published: 29 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.20
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    Abstract: Egypt has been an active participant in COMESA since its inception. Egypt's trade flows with the members of COMESA have grown steadily since the agreement entered into force. This paper investigates the impact of the COMESA free trade agreement on Egypt's trade flows, focusing mainly on trade creation and trade diversion effects. Present paper empl... Show More
  • Linkages Between Brand Experience, Shopping Styles and Purchase Decision Involvement: An Empirical Investigation in Retail Indian Apparel

    Preshth Bhardwaj, Rahul Kumar, Patanjal Kumar

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 187-195
    Received: 29 May 2022
    Accepted: 24 June 2022
    Published: 30 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.21
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    Abstract: Consumption of apparel is very large in India by volume and the apparel retail segment is one of the largest segments after food and groceries in India. Indian retail market stands as the fifteenth largest among developing countries as per GRDI 2015. Indian markets have witnessed a dramatic change in consumer attitude and buying behavior. Increased... Show More
  • Linkages Between Qualification, Experience, Relationship of Medical Representative and Prescription Behavior of General Practitioners: An Empirical Investigation

    Preshth Bhardwaj

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 196-203
    Received: 29 May 2022
    Accepted: 22 June 2022
    Published: 30 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijber.20221103.22
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    Abstract: Prescribing makes a considerable impact on health and budgets and yet remains a contentious issue. In emerging markets, like India, no substantial insights have been drawn from the prescription behavioural pattern of the general practitioners. General practitioners (GPs) majorly get influenced by interactions with the Medical representatives (MRs),... Show More