Volume 12 Issue 02 (Nov 2024)
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Gender and sustainability at the heart of the Amazon: a look at the bioentrepreneurs
The popular and solidarity economy (PSE) aims to achieve collective well-being through activities based on solidarity. The Amazon region of the Republic of Ecuador is closely linked to extractive activities, which risk affecting the health of local populations and accelerating f…
Examining current regional intensity of trade in Africa: How strong are the trade linkages and implications for intra-Africa trade in the African Continental Free Trade Area
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a continent-wide free trade area which is expected to pave way for a continental customs union. This article assessed the current state and extent of intra-Africa trade in 2001-2018. The results give insights into the foundatio…
The Human Energy Crisis: Employee’s Performance and Need for Resilience
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of the human energy crisis on employee productivity, particularly within the IT sector in India. The study also provide recommendations to overcome this crisis and enhancing productivity of employees. Methodology: Employing a po…
Applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in the internal audit environment: A simulation test of an improved algorithm for detection of fraudulent events in financial entity transaction processing operations
This paper describes a new approach to financial fraud detection that is informed by both artificial intelligence and machine learning. It proposes, then tests with a simulated database of transactions, a metaheuristic algorithm based on two-layer deep learning. Empl…
A Systematic literature review on the UK’s enterprise investment scheme and seed enterprise investment scheme and comparison with similar schemes in selected countries
This systematic literature review investigates the literature and theoretical underpinnings of government support schemes for micro, small and medium scale enterprise (MSME) financing with a focus on the UK's Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment…