International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293)

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International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293) is an open-access international journal that promotes studies in Business, Management, and Strategy. IJBES is open access, peer-reviewed, refereed and indexed journal published quarterly in English by Bussecon International Academy. IJBES is registered and indexed in EBSCO, Index Copernicus(Journals Master List), ProQuest, Pr oQuest(ABI/INFORM), ProQuest IBSS, ProQuest Social Sciences Database W.H.O. Mendeley, RePEc, EDIRC, Econpapers, IDEAS, BASE, SCILIT, Dimensions, Scope Database, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, DRJI, EconBIZ, WorldCat, OAI, Sherpa/Romeo and Asos Index.

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IJBES is on the DHET 2024-2025 List

2024-02-03

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IJBES is an accredited journal by the DHET and now on the DHET 2024-2025 list!

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IJBES is on the EBSCO

2023-12-15

IJBES is now in ProQuest's IBSS and Social Sciences Databases

2023-05-31

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2023-02-04

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2023-01-20

Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2024): July

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International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Vol. 6, No. 3, July Issue, 2024

ISSN: 2687-2293 | IJBES

Editor in Chief: Prof. Dr. Cemal Zehir, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

OPEN ACCESS | Quarterly |Published by: Bussecon International Academy

Published: 2024-08-23

Full Issue

Business Ecosystem

Challenges and opportunities for pharmaceutical SMEs from South Africa in embedding into global supply chains a systematic literature review

Blessing Takawira, David Pooe

01-22
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Investigating the nexus of corporate social responsibility and marketing performance in a medium-sized clothing manufacturing enterprise in South Africa

Itumeleng Maome, Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

23-32
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The social media marketing strategies employed by SMMEs for survival and growth during the Covid-19 crisis in rural KwaZulu- Natal

Godfrey Mpungose, Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya, Emem O. Anwana

33-52
- 58
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Design Thinking Approach on development of digital application: a case study of FMCG company’s product compliance

Dwikky Sunu Prayogo, Astri Ghina

53-72
- 41
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Ideas development of IoT smart tracking products for XYZ company using a design thinking approach

Dodie Tricahyono, Abdul Azis Ichwan

73-82
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MSMEs’ resilience strategies during the Covid-19 Crisis: a case of the tourism sector in South Africa

Knowledge Shumba , Patrick Ebewo , Elona N Ndlovu

83-92
- 58
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COVID-19 pandemic digitisation lessons for rural women-owned Micro and Small Enterprises

Gift Donga, Tendai Chimucheka

93-105
- 36
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Organizational Development and HRM

Assessment of ‘motivational level in the workplace: Evidence from administrative employees

Godfrey Maake

106-116
- 37
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Organisational informal structures: social identity perspective

Arthur Kadakure, Michael Twum-Darko

117-128
- 36
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Significant of cultural diversity on business performance in the parts manufacturing organisation in South Africa

Philani Khumalo, Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

129-137
- 22
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Financial and Economic Studies

An empirical analysis of challenges of implementing AfCFTA on South Africa’s trade in the SADC region: evidence using the PPML Estimation Technique

Ngonidzashe Chiranga, Teboho J. Mosikari, Mulatu F. Zerihun

138-149
- 37
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A systematic literature review of management accounting research in small businesses trends and implications in the emerging economies

Banele Dlamini

150-159
- 31
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Corporate social responsibility practices: evidence from the automotive manufacturing SMEs in the Ethekwini Metropolitan area

Nonophela Buhle Mvakwendlu, Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

160-170
- 31
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Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

Mandating ethics to combat misconduct in the South African public service

Kgopotso Maile, Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad

171-180
- 56
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Adopting the Integrated Electronic Property Management System (IEPMS) in Zimbabwe’s public institutions in the Harare Province

Alouis Chilunjika

181-189
- 49
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The implications of gender inequality and land allocation South African rural areas: a theoretical perspective

Malesela Masenya

190-195
- 36
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Teaching, Learning and HEI Ecosystem

The use of competitive intelligence as a strategic tool for student recruitment in public universities

Chulumanco Mgweba, Veena Parboo Rawjee, Paulene Naidoo

196-203
- 24
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Exploring the campus managers’ challenges in managing educational resources in a TVET college

J.T. Mbatha , Alan B. Buthelezi , Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani

204-213
- 37
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The role of entrepreneurship curriculum in empowering rural students for socio-economic development in South Africa

Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani

214-224
- 26
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Inclusive education for pre-service teachers in South African rural universities bridging theory and practice through systematic integration strategies

Oluwatoyin Ajani, Sithabile S. Ntombela

225-233
- 41
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Evolution in online learning: Implications for South African higher educational institutions in post COVID-19 era

Itumeleng Maome, Sam Erevbenagie Usadolo , Bukelwa Mbinda

234-241
- 28
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The effective use of smartphones for teaching and learning among undergraduates in higher institutions

Bukelwa Mbinda, Sam Erevbenagie Usadolo, Itumeleng Judith Maome

242-251
- 63
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Challenges faced by the government in addressing organised crime in South Africa: a policy framework analysis

Mahlatse Ragolane, Nthabiseng Gratitude Khoza

252-265
- 63
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Are local communities participating in ecotourism projects? a study of four local municipalities

Fikile Xaba, Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo, Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo

266-275
- 58
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Exploring the patterns of dry and wet spells: a case study of Ethekwini District Municipality, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Ntokozo Xaba, Ajay Kumar Mishra

276-291
- 44
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Reimagining local government's role in promoting inclusivity: A coproduction pathway for cities

Lewis Edwin Chigova, Tawanda Nyikadzino

292-302
- 46
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IJBES is registered and indexed in EBSCO, Index Copernicus(Journals Master List), ProQuest, Pr oQuest(ABI/INFORM), ProQuest IBSS, ProQuest Social Sciences Database W.H.O. Mendeley, RePEc, EDIRC, Econpapers, IDEAS, BASE, SCILIT, Dimensions, Scope Database, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, DRJI, EconBIZ, WorldCat, OAI, Sherpa/Romeo and Asos Index.

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