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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">journal-of-statistics-and-management-systems</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title> Journal of Statistics and Management Systems</journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn publication-format="electronic">2169-0014</issn>
      <issn publication-format="print">0972-0510</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Taru Publications</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.47974/JSMS-1518</article-id>
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        <article-title>Empowering role of digital technology for women run home-based businesses</article-title>
      </title-group>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes">
          <name>
            <surname>Shah</surname>
            <given-names>Neha</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>L J Institute of Management Studies, LJK University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Sunil</surname>
            <given-names>Anitha</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>L J Institute of Management Studies, LJK University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India</aff>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <volume>28</volume>
      <issue>8</issue>
      <fpage>1553</fpage>
      <lpage>1564</lpage>
      <pub-date date-type="pub">
        <day>24</day>
        <month>11</month>
        <year>2025</year>
      </pub-date>
      <abstract>
        <p>Easy access to digital technology has transformed business opportunities for small and micro entrepreneurs, especially women running home-based ventures. Digital tools have lowered entry barriers and created a more level playing field for women who traditionally faced many constraints. This study surveys 90 women entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad to identify key factors driving their business success. It examines how innovative use of digital technology and the social capital built through online platforms contribute to their entrepreneurial growth.</p>
      </abstract>
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        <kwd>Digital technology</kwd>
        <kwd>Home-based businesses</kwd>
        <kwd>Social capital</kwd>
        <kwd>Women entrepreneurs</kwd>
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