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Comparative study of AI adoption strategy using Hofstede model between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

This paper qualitatively compares the AI adoption strategies of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan using Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions and related frameworks, revealing that while both nations exhibit weak private-sector maturity, Kazakhstan pursues an infrastructure-oriented approach with stronger technical capacity whereas Uzbekistan relies on government coordination, underscoring the need for culturally informed digital transformation strategies in transitional economies.

Liana Rakhimzhanova, Zhanna Zhassulankyzy, Adeliya Yermekova2026-10-08
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Trade Openness, Institutional Quality, and Income Inequality in Developing Countries; Evidence from Nigeria

This study demonstrates that in Nigeria, the impact of trade openness on income inequality is contingent upon institutional quality and the 1999 political regime shift, with accountable governance acting as a necessary precondition for trade to reduce inequality.

Ajibola Fatima Oladejo, Mboutidiem Okpo, Limkile Mpofu, Sedjro Oscar Paoli Ricci Behanzin, Uchenna Uzoamaka Ebenezer2026-10-08
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Market Outlet Choices among Smallholder Edible Oilseed Producers in Hararghe, Ethiopia

This study of 383 smallholder edible oilseed producers in Hararghe, Ethiopia, utilizes a multivariate probit model to demonstrate that access to market information, extension services, credit, and production volume significantly influence farmers' choices between informal and formal market outlets, with distinct patterns observed between groundnut and soybean producers.

Admkew Haile, Mengistu Ketema, Mulugeta Demie, Ketema Bekele2026-10-07
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Family-Law Reform and Mothers’ Employment: Comparative Evidence from Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco

This paper investigates the impact of family-law reforms in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco on mothers' employment, finding that while expanded rights to marital dissolution offer comparative evidence of altered options within marriage, their translation into paid work is significantly constrained by childcare, labor demand, social norms, and the economic value of outside options.

Sara Loukili, Najat El Mekkaoui, Yeganeh Fourouheshfar, Nada Eissa2026-10-07
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When to Target Customers? Retention Management using Constrained Dynamic Off-Policy Policy Learning

This paper proposes a constrained dynamic off-policy policy learning method to optimize personalized customer retention strategies under inter-temporal budget and feasibility constraints, demonstrating through large-scale randomized experiments on a Japanese online platform that the resulting dynamic policy outperforms baseline approaches in cost-effectiveness.

Ryuya Ko, Kosuke Uetake, Kohei Yata, Ryosuke Okada2026-10-07
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Assessing Public Sector Audit Effectiveness in Somalia: Examining the Role of Political Support, Regulatory Support, and Institutional Capacity.

Utilizing PLS-SEM analysis of data from Mogadishu, this study finds that institutional capacity, regulatory support, and political commitment are all significant positive drivers of public sector audit effectiveness in Somalia's fragile post-conflict environment, with institutional capacity emerging as the most critical factor.

Abdirahman Hassan Ahmed, Dahir Abdullahi Mohamed, Omar Ahmed Ibrahim2026-10-07
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Adoption of International Standards and the Stability of Cross-Border Supply Chain Relationships: Firm-Level Evidence from China

Using firm-level data from Chinese manufacturers, this paper demonstrates that the adoption of international standards significantly enhances the stability of cross-border buyer-supplier relationships by improving credit quality and reducing counterparty risk, thereby shifting the economic focus of standardization from market access to the durability of global production networks.

Chun Li, Enyi Shi, Erwang Yan2026-10-07
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Entrepreneurial Orientation Profiles and Business Adaptation Among Youth Agripreneurs in a Fragile Economy

This study analyzes 340 youth-led agribusinesses in South Kivu, DRC, to identify distinct entrepreneurial orientation profiles and their determinants, revealing that targeted interventions addressing specific constraints and leveraging adaptive strategies are essential for enhancing enterprise resilience and advancing youth employment and rural development in fragile economies.

Guy Simbeko, Frederick Banywesize, Dismas Manirakiza, Haruna Sekabira, Clerisse Cassinga, Emile Mulamba, Benjamin Hamuli (…)2026-10-07
📈 economics

The Impact of Youth Employment on Somalia’s National Transition Plan, Mogadishu-Somalia

This quantitative study of 1,780 Somali youth reveals that employment quality, rate, and sectoral participation are significant positive predictors of Somalia's National Transition Plan outcomes, with employment quality being the strongest factor, thereby advocating for a policy shift toward integrated strategies that prioritize decent work and skills development over mere job expansion.

Mohamed Abdi Dhaqane, Abdihakin Abdullahi Jama, Ahmed Hassan Mohamud2026-10-07