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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Nexus between Insurance Sector Development and Economic Growth in South Asian Countries

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Prem Bahadur Budhathoki, Ganesh Bhattarai

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Demand-following theory economic growth financial development PVCEM

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Purpose: This study examines the impact of insurance sector development on economic growth in South Asian countries.

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Purpose: This study examines the impact of insurance sector development on economic growth in South Asian countries.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Enhancing SME Performance Through Microfinance: Insights from Rural Nepal

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Bharat Singh Thapa, Neema Pandey, Durga Datt Pathak

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Microfinance SMEs Performance structural equation modeling Nepal

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Purpose: The primary objective of this paper is to examine the effect of microfinance services on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in microfinance programs in the Rupandehi district.

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Purpose: The primary objective of this paper is to examine the effect of microfinance services on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in microfinance programs in the Rupandehi district.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Influence of Online Reviews on Consumer Purchase Decisions: Evidence from the Kathmandu Valley

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Anita Sharma, Devid Kumar Basyal, Purnima Lawaju, Abhishek Thakur, Udaya Raj Paudel

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Consumer purchase intention Information quality online reviews products and services

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Purpose: The main objective of conducting this research is to analyze the impact of online reviews on consumer purchase intention in Kathmandu Valley. Study is considered about how consumers change their purchase intention with the help of online reviews.

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Purpose: The main objective of conducting this research is to analyze the impact of online reviews on consumer purchase intention in Kathmandu Valley. Study is considered about how consumers change their purchase intention with the help of online reviews.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Impact of Financial Deepening on Economic Growth in Nepal

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Yadav Mani Upadhyaya, Khom Raj Kharel, Omkar Poudel, Pradeep Acharya

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Broad money (M2) economic growth financial deepening granger causality test

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Purpose: The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between financial deepening and economic growth in Nepal.

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Purpose: The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between financial deepening and economic growth in Nepal.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Perceptions and Coping Strategies: A Study on Work Life Balance Among Male Civil Engineers in Nepal

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Arbindra Shahi Khadgi, Sanjita Tamang

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Coping mechanism civil engineers perceptions work life balance

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Purpose: This study investigates how male civil engineers in Nepal perceive work-life balance and identifies the coping strategies they employ to manage the demands of their profession.

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Purpose: This study investigates how male civil engineers in Nepal perceive work-life balance and identifies the coping strategies they employ to manage the demands of their profession.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Career Growth of Women Employees in Nepalese Insurance Companies: A Role of Demographic Factors

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Indira Shrestha

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Advancement demographic elements female workforce insurance organizations

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Purpose: Globally, the advancement of women’s careers in businesses has become increasingly significant. Professional advancement opportunities for women led to increased job satisfaction and productivity inside the organization. The primaryelements linked to the advancement of women are those related to corporations and society. Therefore, in addition to those causes, demographic considerations might also contribute to their career expansion. Acknowledging that the study endeavored to examine the effect of demographic elements on the growth of careers for female employees.

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Purpose: Globally, the advancement of women’s careers in businesses has become increasingly significant. Professional advancement opportunities for women led to increased job satisfaction and productivity inside the organization. The primaryelements linked to the advancement of women are those related to corporations and society. Therefore, in addition to those causes, demographic considerations might also contribute to their career expansion. Acknowledging that the study endeavored to examine the effect of demographic elements on the growth of careers for female employees.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Influence of Cultural Dimensions on Employee’s Commitment and Turnover Intention in Transnational Education Institutions in Nepal

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Sriya K.C., Navraj Bhusal

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Employee’s Commitment organizational cultural aspects transnational educational institutions turnover intention.

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Purpose: The study aims to understand organizational culture types and assess their influence on employee’s commitment and turnover intention in transnational academic institutions (TAIs) in Nepal.

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Purpose: The study aims to understand organizational culture types and assess their influence on employee’s commitment and turnover intention in transnational academic institutions (TAIs) in Nepal.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Firm Reputation, Firm Resource Endowment, and Circular Economy Entrepreneurship: The Mediating Role of Managerial Commitment

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Anita Rijal

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Circular economy entrepreneurship emerging economy firm reputation firm resource endowment

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Purpose: Environmental demands in today’s era have initiated circular economy (CE) initiatives to improve their reputation and provided a platform to exploit CE opportunities and develop circular economy entrepreneurship (CEE). While extant CE literature asserts that resources and managerial commitment (MC) are crucial for greater circular outcomes, studies that explore how firm reputation (FR) can promote a firm resource endowment (FRE) for enhanced CEE while investigating the mediating influences of MC are lacking. Bridging this gap, this study using the resource-based view investigates theassociations between FR, FRE, MC, and CEE in the context of Nepal.

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Purpose: Environmental demands in today’s era have initiated circular economy (CE) initiatives to improve their reputation and provided a platform to exploit CE opportunities and develop circular economy entrepreneurship (CEE). While extant CE literature asserts that resources and managerial commitment (MC) are crucial for greater circular outcomes, studies that explore how firm reputation (FR) can promote a firm resource endowment (FRE) for enhanced CEE while investigating the mediating influences of MC are lacking. Bridging this gap, this study using the resource-based view investigates theassociations between FR, FRE, MC, and CEE in the context of Nepal.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Factors Affecting the Repurchase Intention in E-Commerce in Kathmandu Valley: Higher Order Structural Analysis Using PLS-SEM

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Anamol Sapkota, Simran Adhikari

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Convenience customer satisfaction e-commerce online shopping

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of convenience on repurchase intention in Nepal’s e-commerce sector, with a focus on the mediating roles of perceived value and customer satisfaction.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of convenience on repurchase intention in Nepal’s e-commerce sector, with a focus on the mediating roles of perceived value and customer satisfaction.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Patient Experiences of Service Quality and its Impact on Satisfaction at B&B Hospital

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Makshud Alam Miya, Sushil Prasad Sharma

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Health service quality perceived service quality regression model

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Purpose: The research paper attempted to provide the consensus regarding the influence of perceptual service quality on customer satisfaction at B&B hospital in Lalitpur district.

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Purpose: The research paper attempted to provide the consensus regarding the influence of perceptual service quality on customer satisfaction at B&B hospital in Lalitpur district.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making in Health Insurance Policy Purchases in Nepal

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Surendra Prasad Joshi, Rewan Kumar Dahal, Dipendra Karki, Binod Ghimire

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Consumer confidence sustainable decision-making trust in insurance

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Purpose: Health insurance serves as a lifeline with the prospect of financial security in the face of an insurance system, thinking that accidents in human life can occur at any time. This study analyzes the elements that influence people’s decisions to obtain health insurance coverage in Nepal.

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Purpose: Health insurance serves as a lifeline with the prospect of financial security in the face of an insurance system, thinking that accidents in human life can occur at any time. This study analyzes the elements that influence people’s decisions to obtain health insurance coverage in Nepal.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Impact of Motivation Factors on Employee Performance: A Case Study of Panas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ganapur, Banke

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Shiva Raj Ghimire, Sagar Kharel, Dhurba Prasad Timalsina

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Employees performance job security monetary rewards motivation

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Purpose: In the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, understanding and optimizing motivational factors is essential for enhancing employee performance and driving organizational success. This study aims to explore the impact of motivationalfactors on employee performance at Panas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., shedding light on the key drivers of productivity within the organization.

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Purpose: In the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, understanding and optimizing motivational factors is essential for enhancing employee performance and driving organizational success. This study aims to explore the impact of motivationalfactors on employee performance at Panas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., shedding light on the key drivers of productivity within the organization.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Determinants of Customers’ Adoption of Mobile Banking in Nepalese Commercial Banks

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Narayan Prasad Aryal, Janga Bahadur Hamal, Gobind Kumar Singh

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Employees performance job security monetary rewards motivation

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Purpose: This paper assesses the determinants of customers’ adoption of mobile banking in Nepal, employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework.

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Purpose: This paper assesses the determinants of customers’ adoption of mobile banking in Nepal, employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework.

Research Article calendar_today Dec 07, 2024

Exploring the role of Eco-innovation in Nepalese SMEs for Corporate Sustainability

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Sujan K.C, Koshish Jung Lamichhane, Sanjay Dahal

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Corporate sustainability eco-innovation Nepalese Small and Medium enterprise (SMEs) socio-economic and environment

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the role of eco-innovation in Nepalese SMEs, specifically about corporate sustainability. The research aims to understand how eco-innovation is integrated into SMEs’ operations and to identify the drivers, barriers, and enablers of such practices in the Nepalese context.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the role of eco-innovation in Nepalese SMEs, specifically about corporate sustainability. The research aims to understand how eco-innovation is integrated into SMEs’ operations and to identify the drivers, barriers, and enablers of such practices in the Nepalese context.