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Monthly Journal: Publishes peer-reviewed aticles on theoretical and applied statistics and management systems, expoloring industrial statistics, actuarial and decision sciences.

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Volume 29·Issue 10·October 2026·8 ArticlesSpecial Issue

Volume 29, Issue 10

Articles

Open Access ·pp. i–v·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

Foreword of - Special Issue on - Sustainable Business Futures : Navigating Climate Change, Technology, and Social Impact

Jitesh Lalwani, Shiva Sai Kiran Pothula, Afzalur Rahman

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-29-10-Foreword

In this paper: The pursuit of sustainable development has increasingly moved beyond the question of whether businesses should address sustainability to the more fundamental question of how sustainability can be embe...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1151–1160·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

AI-augmented ESG investing : Measuring and predicting sustainability impact in capital markets

Mohd Shahid Ali, Ritika Bajaj Waghray, Afzalur Rahman, M. A. Honest Mohideen, Refia Wiquar, Mohsina Hayat

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1754

In this paper: This paper examines whether artificial intelligence (AI) improves the information that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings provide to investors. Sustainalytics ESG risk ratings, market...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1161–1171·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

A study on rural consumer behaviour towards durable goods with special reference to rural areas in Bengaluru, Karnataka State

N. Md Faiyaz Ahmed, A. Khaleelur Rahman

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1755

In this paper: The growth of durable goods in the Indian consumer market is influenced by a number of variables, such as the emergence of middle-class consumers, the expansion of companies’ services and manufacturin...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1173–1184·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

Integrating sustainability into higher education curricula to strengthen the sustainability-employability nexus via sustainable value chains (SEN-SVCs) in Ghana

David Nanor, Daniel Kweku Ainooson-Noonoo, Dzuvor Bright, Sushmita Singh

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1756

In this paper: While some Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have started integrating sustainable practices into their training and development strategies to create sustainable value chains, many still find it dif...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1185–1194·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

Green marketing : The power of authenticity and engagement in driving customer loyalty

Kiran Menghani, Amandeep Singh Manku, Rajvinder Kaur, Asiya Shaikh, Swapnil Salvi

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1757

In this paper: As concern for environmental sustainability increases, many firms are using green marketing to connect with environmentally conscious consumers. This conceptual paper examines how green marketing stra...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1195–1204·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

EFFECT of strategic entrepreneurship practice on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Andah Ruth Angbazo, John Blessing Abecan, Abdullahi Hussaini

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1758

In this paper: SMEs in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, continue to experience weak performance despite government and global support. This study examined the effects of strategic entrepreneurship practices, specifically in...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1205–1229·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

Drone for social good : Navigating Zipline’s ethical challenges

Ihsen Ketata, Vahideh Abaeian

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1759

In this paper: Zipline is a global leader in using drones to deliver medical supplies to underserved regions, improving access to essential healthcare. While its model shows great promise, operating across different...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1231–1239·Vol. 29, Issue 10Oct 2026

A global review and conceptual framework for inclusive business models for social equity and diversity

Tamrisha Patnaik, Nitya Sundar Nanda, Jayanta Mohapatra

Published Online: 31 Oct 2026DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1760

In this paper: This study examines the potential of Inclusive Business Models (IBMs) to address global inequality by integrating marginalized populations including low-income communities, women, ethnic minorities, a...

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