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OpenAlex coverage 100.0% · 1804/1804 recordsLast OpenAlex observation 24 Oct 2026, 20:37 UTC
PUBLICATIONS1804In the selected collection
CROSSREF CITATIONS20541804/1804 with known counts
OPENALEX CITATIONS25641804/1804 with known counts
OPENALEX MEAN1.42Per article with a known count
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University of South Africa292Durban University of Technology262University of Venda2461804/1804 records with dataPrimary topics
Public Administration in Developing Nations57Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences56Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior301804/1804 records with dataTwo perspectives on citations
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INDEXED PUBLICATIONS1804
CROSSREF CITATIONS2054
CROSSREF · CITED PUBLICATIONS41.8%
CROSSREF · MEAN CITATIONS1.14
Crossref citation coverage: 1804 / 1804 publications (100.0%). Latest observation: 21 Oct 2026, 07:22 UTC. Means and percentages use records with known counts.
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OPENALEX CITATIONS2564
DOI MATCH COVERAGE100.0%1804 / 1804 publications
MEAN · KNOWN COUNTS ONLY1.421804 known · 0 unknown
MEDIAN · KNOWN COUNTS ONLY0.0
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Institutions
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University of South Africa292 16.2%Durban University of Technology262 14.5%University of Venda246 13.6%University of Johannesburg177 9.8%North-West University156 8.6%University of KwaZulu-Natal112 6.2%University of Limpopo97 5.4%Tshwane University of Technology93 5.2%Walter Sisulu University85 4.7%University of Zululand77 4.3%Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University69 3.8%Cape Peninsula University of Technology49 2.7%University of the Free State47 2.6%Central University of Technology42 2.3%Vaal University of Technology39 2.2%The Independent Institute of Education39 2.2%University of Fort Hare36 2.0%Mangosuthu University of Technology33 1.8%University of the Witwatersrand27 1.5%University of Mpumalanga27 1.5%Sol Plaatje University23 1.3%Nelson Mandela University15 0.8%Management College of Southern Africa14 0.8%University of Pretoria14 0.8%University of the Western Cape12 0.7%University of Botswana7 0.4%Government of South Africa6 0.3%Stellenbosch University5 0.3%Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University5 0.3%Midlands State University5 0.3%Great Zimbabwe University4 0.2%University of Lusaka4 0.2%Ghana Communication Technology University4 0.2%University of Cape Town3 0.2%National University of Lesotho3 0.2%Dalian University of Technology3 0.2%Regent Business School3 0.2%Da Vinci Institute3 0.2%Human Sciences Research Council2 0.1%Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University2 0.1%University of Nigeria2 0.1%University of Cape Coast2 0.1%Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta2 0.1%Regenesys Business School2 0.1%University of Zambia2 0.1%Northwest University2 0.1%DaVinci Institute2 0.1%Koforidua Technical University2 0.1%Universidade de Santo Amaro2 0.1%Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia2 0.1%Zimbabwe Open University1 0.1%Western Illinois University1 0.1%Chinhoyi University of Technology1 0.1%Birmingham City University1 0.1%UNESCO1 0.1%Université de Yaoundé I1 0.1%Doshisha University1 0.1%University of Tsukuba1 0.1%Federation University1 0.1%University of Zimbabwe1 0.1%University of Eswatini1 0.1%University of South Australia1 0.1%South African Reserve Bank1 0.1%Federal University of Technology1 0.1%University of Ibadan1 0.1%Catholic University College of Ghana1 0.1%Rhodes University1 0.1%Cape Coast Technical University1 0.1%University of Siegen1 0.1%Nnamdi Azikiwe University1 0.1%University of Namibia1 0.1%University of Health and Allied Sciences1 0.1%Kumasi Technical University1 0.1%Green University of Bangladesh1 0.1%University of California System1 0.1%Evangelical Presbyterian University College1 0.1%Accra Institute of Technology1 0.1%Kabale University1 0.1%National University of Science and Technology1 0.1%UniMAC-GIJ1 0.1%Islamic University of Indonesia1 0.1%IIE MSA1 0.1%The Medical Oncology Centre of Rosebank1 0.1%University of Lay Adventists of Kigali1 0.1%Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education1 0.1%International University of Management1 0.1%International University of Rabat1 0.1%Production Management Institute of Southern Africa1 0.1%Africa Health Research Institute1 0.1%Takoradi Technical University1 0.1%Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique1 0.1%Barcelona Institute for Global Health1 0.1%Emory Global Health Institute1 0.1%University of Media, Arts and Communication1 0.1%Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology1 0.1%Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences1 0.1%KwaZulu-Natal Museum1 0.1%Ba Isago University1 0.1%Moses Kotane Research Institute1 0.1%Ladoke Akintola University of Technology1 0.1%Obafemi Awolowo University1 0.1%University of Aveiro1 0.1%Jackson State University1 0.1%Universitat de Barcelona1 0.1%Universiti Tenaga Nasional1 0.1%Leeds Beckett University1 0.1%University of Chittagong1 0.1%Africa University1 0.1%
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South Africa1804 100.0%Zimbabwe18 1.0%Ghana14 0.8%Nigeria9 0.5%Botswana8 0.4%Zambia6 0.3%China5 0.3%United States5 0.3%Germany3 0.2%Lesotho3 0.2%Australia2 0.1%Bangladesh2 0.1%Brazil2 0.1%Britain (UK)2 0.1%Indonesia2 0.1%Japan2 0.1%Morocco2 0.1%Namibia2 0.1%Cameroon1 0.1%Spain1 0.1%France1 0.1%Malaysia1 0.1%Portugal1 0.1%Rwanda1 0.1%Eswatini (Swaziland)1 0.1%Uganda1 0.1%
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Public Administration in Developing Nations57 3.2%Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences56 3.1%Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior30 1.7%Employee Performance and Management29 1.6%Local Economic Development and Planning25 1.4%Technology Adoption and User Behaviour23 1.3%Policing Practices and Perceptions22 1.2%Financial Markets and Investment Strategies21 1.2%Intimate Partner and Family Violence21 1.2%Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting20 1.1%Customer Service Quality and Loyalty20 1.1%E-Government and Public Services19 1.1%Education during COVID-19 pandemic18 1.0%Higher Education and Employability17 0.9%African cultural and philosophical studies17 0.9%Legal Issues in South Africa16 0.9%Organizational Change and Leadership16 0.9%Microfinance and Financial Inclusion15 0.8%Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes14 0.8%Crime Patterns and Interventions14 0.8%Environmental Sustainability in Business14 0.8%Gender Diversity and Inequality14 0.8%Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation14 0.8%Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance13 0.7%Criminal Justice and Penology13 0.7%Teacher Education and Leadership Studies12 0.7%Financial Risk and Volatility Modeling12 0.7%Corruption and Economic Development12 0.7%Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques11 0.6%Higher Education Research Studies11 0.6%International Business and FDI11 0.6%Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis11 0.6%Digital Marketing and Social Media11 0.6%Healthcare Systems and Reforms11 0.6%Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions11 0.6%Accounting Education and Careers11 0.6%SMEs Development and Digital Marketing11 0.6%Artificial Intelligence in Education11 0.6%Public Policy and Administration Research10 0.6%Taxation and Compliance Studies10 0.6%Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy10 0.6%Monetary Policy and Economic Impact9 0.5%Quality and Supply Management9 0.5%Multilingual Education and Policy9 0.5%Information and Cyber Security9 0.5%Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies9 0.5%Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare9 0.5%South African History and Culture9 0.5%Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies9 0.5%Public Procurement and Policy9 0.5%Financial Literacy and Behavior9 0.5%Nursing education and management8 0.4%Income, Poverty, and Inequality8 0.4%Work-Family Balance Challenges8 0.4%Accounting and Organizational Management8 0.4%COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts8 0.4%Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance8 0.4%Consumer Behavior and Marketing Influence8 0.4%Corporate Finance and Governance7 0.4%Global trade and economics7 0.4%Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health7 0.4%Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression7 0.4%Sustainable Supply Chain Management7 0.4%Higher Education Governance and Development7 0.4%Family Dynamics and Relationships7 0.4%International Development and Aid7 0.4%Gender Politics and Representation7 0.4%Parental Involvement in Education7 0.4%Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management7 0.4%Urban and Rural Development Challenges7 0.4%Stress and Burnout Research7 0.4%School Leadership and Teacher Performance7 0.4%AI and HR Technologies7 0.4%Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education7 0.4%Impact of AI and Big Data on Business and Society7 0.4%Marriage and Family Dynamics7 0.4%Educational Technology and E-Learning7 0.4%HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions6 0.3%Banking stability, regulation, efficiency6 0.3%Online and Blended Learning6 0.3%COVID-19 and Mental Health6 0.3%Migration, Refugees, and Integration6 0.3%Traffic and Road Safety6 0.3%Construction Project Management and Performance6 0.3%Sex work and related issues6 0.3%Emotional Intelligence and Performance6 0.3%Workplace Violence and Bullying6 0.3%FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance6 0.3%African Education and Politics6 0.3%Educational Innovations and Technology6 0.3%Leadership and Management in Organizations6 0.3%Human Resource and Talent Management6 0.3%Agricultural Development and Management6 0.3%Economic Growth and Development6 0.3%Science Education and Pedagogy5 0.3%Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification5 0.3%Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis5 0.3%Early Childhood Education and Development5 0.3%Digital Transformation in Industry5 0.3%Ethics and Social Impacts of AI5 0.3%Evaluation of Teaching Practices5 0.3%Child Welfare and Adoption5 0.3%Disability Education and Employment5 0.3%Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies5 0.3%Public-Private Partnership Projects5 0.3%Insurance and Financial Risk Management5 0.3%Employer Branding and e-HRM5 0.3%Digital Innovation in Industries5 0.3%Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability5 0.3%African Studies and Ethnography5 0.3%Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence5 0.3%Unemployment and Economic Growth5 0.3%EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning4 0.2%Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research4 0.2%Electoral Systems and Political Participation4 0.2%Blockchain Technology Applications and Security4 0.2%Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights4 0.2%Economic Growth and Productivity4 0.2%Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies4 0.2%Climate change impacts on agriculture4 0.2%Global Financial Crisis and Policies4 0.2%Disability Rights and Representation4 0.2%Ethics in Business and Education4 0.2%Public Relations and Crisis Communication4 0.2%Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing4 0.2%Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth4 0.2%Land Rights and Reforms4 0.2%Family Business Performance and Succession4 0.2%Big Data and Business Intelligence4 0.2%Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management4 0.2%Mining and Resource Management4 0.2%Corporate Management and Leadership4 0.2%Gender, Education, and Development Issues4 0.2%Education and Technology Integration4 0.2%Education Systems and Policy4 0.2%Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies4 0.2%Educational Leadership and Practices4 0.2%Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture4 0.2%Corporate Governance and Financial Management4 0.2%Education in Rural Contexts4 0.2%Political Conflict and Governance3 0.2%Global Maternal and Child Health3 0.2%Migration and Labor Dynamics3 0.2%Career Development and Diversity3 0.2%Occupational Health and Safety Research3 0.2%Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies3 0.2%Student Assessment and Feedback3 0.2%Social Work Education and Practice3 0.2%Problem and Project Based Learning3 0.2%Energy and Environment Impacts3 0.2%ICT Impact and Policies3 0.2%Digital Mental Health Interventions3 0.2%Innovative Teaching Methods3 0.2%Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology3 0.2%Mentoring and Academic Development3 0.2%Energy Efficiency and Management3 0.2%Cooperative Studies and Economics3 0.2%Water Governance and Infrastructure3 0.2%Digital literacy in education3 0.2%Education Discipline and Inequality3 0.2%Digital Economy and Work Transformation3 0.2%Working Capital and Financial Performance3 0.2%Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies3 0.2%Digitalization and Economic Development in Agriculture3 0.2%Legal Education and Practice Innovations3 0.2%Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion3 0.2%Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds3 0.2%Business Strategies and Innovation3 0.2%Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior3 0.2%ICT in Developing Communities3 0.2%Local Governance and Planning3 0.2%Robotic Process Automation Applications3 0.2%Education, Leadership, and Health Research3 0.2%Community and Sustainable Development3 0.2%Publishing and Scholarly Communication3 0.2%Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability3 0.2%Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies3 0.2%Waste Management and Recycling3 0.2%Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction3 0.2%Employee Performance and Leadership3 0.2%Sustainability and Innovation in Business3 0.2%Educational Technology in Learning3 0.2%Innovation and Knowledge Management2 0.1%Media Studies and Communication2 0.1%Mental Health Treatment and Access2 0.1%Supply Chain and Inventory Management2 0.1%Impact of Technology on Adolescents2 0.1%Agricultural Innovations and Practices2 0.1%Network Security and Intrusion Detection2 0.1%Software Engineering Techniques and Practices2 0.1%Energy, Environment, Economic Growth2 0.1%Educational Research and Methods2 0.1%Reproductive Health and Contraception2 0.1%Smart Agriculture and AI2 0.1%Housing Market and Economics2 0.1%Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods2 0.1%Disaster Management and Resilience2 0.1%Translation Studies and Practices2 0.1%Environmental Education and Sustainability2 0.1%International Student and Expatriate Challenges2 0.1%Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation2 0.1%Breastfeeding Practices and Influences2 0.1%Market Dynamics and Volatility2 0.1%Workplace Health and Well-being2 0.1%Service and Product Innovation2 0.1%Hydrology and Drought Analysis2 0.1%Mobile Learning in Education2 0.1%Labor Movements and Unions2 0.1%Smart Cities and Technologies2 0.1%Academic integrity and plagiarism2 0.1%Consumer Retail Behavior Studies2 0.1%Information Technology Governance and Strategy2 0.1%Education and Critical Thinking Development2 0.1%Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare2 0.1%Resilience and Mental Health2 0.1%Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management2 0.1%Humor Studies and Applications2 0.1%Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization2 0.1%Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences2 0.1%Sustainability in Higher Education2 0.1%Agricultural risk and resilience2 0.1%ERP Systems Implementation and Impact2 0.1%Evaluation and Performance Assessment2 0.1%Renewable energy and sustainable power systems2 0.1%Gender and Feminist Studies2 0.1%Educational Innovations and Challenges2 0.1%Reflective Practices in Education2 0.1%Second Language Learning and Teaching2 0.1%Global Education and Multiculturalism2 0.1%Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration2 0.1%Language and Culture2 0.1%Financial Reporting and Valuation Research2 0.1%Corporate Identity and Reputation2 0.1%Management and Organizational Practices2 0.1%Youth, Drugs, and Violence2 0.1%Firm Innovation and Growth2 0.1%Occupational Health and Burnout2 0.1%Human Rights and Development2 0.1%Asian Industrial and Economic Development2 0.1%Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education2 0.1%Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods2 0.1%Marketing and Advertising Strategies2 0.1%Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting2 0.1%Economic Development and Digital Transformation2 0.1%Economic Systems and Logistics Management2 0.1%Accounting and Financial Management2 0.1%Management and Performance Evaluation2 0.1%Journalism and Media Studies2 0.1%Organizational Downsizing and Restructuring2 0.1%Artificial Intelligence in Law2 0.1%Communication Studies and Media2 0.1%Education and Labor Relations2 0.1%African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues2 0.1%Sustainable Development and Policies2 0.1%Communication and COVID-19 Impact2 0.1%Taxation and Legal Issues2 0.1%Global and Cross-Cultural Management2 0.1%Student Stress and Coping2 0.1%Military and Defense Studies2 0.1%Educational Management and Quality2 0.1%Economic and Technological Innovation2 0.1%Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning2 0.1%Community Development and Social Impact2 0.1%Stochastic processes and financial applications1 0.1%Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research1 0.1%scientometrics and bibliometrics research1 0.1%Reading and Literacy Development1 0.1%Autism Spectrum Disorder Research1 0.1%Sustainability and Climate Change Governance1 0.1%LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy1 0.1%Labor market dynamics and wage inequality1 0.1%Land Use and Ecosystem Services1 0.1%Urban Planning and Governance1 0.1%Mobile Ad Hoc Networks1 0.1%Eating Disorders and Behaviors1 0.1%Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management1 0.1%Management and Organizational Studies1 0.1%Discourse Analysis in Language Studies1 0.1%Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research1 0.1%Child Abuse and Trauma1 0.1%Iron Metabolism and Disorders1 0.1%Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions1 0.1%Usability and User Interface Design1 0.1%Climate Change Policy and Economics1 0.1%Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction1 0.1%Teaching and Learning Programming1 0.1%Global Cancer Incidence and Screening1 0.1%Social Media and Politics1 0.1%Ethics in Clinical Research1 0.1%Child Nutrition and Water Access1 0.1%School Choice and Performance1 0.1%Remote-Sensing Image Classification1 0.1%Health Literacy and Information Accessibility1 0.1%International Law and Human Rights1 0.1%Privacy-Preserving Technologies in Data1 0.1%Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence1 0.1%Skin Protection and Aging1 0.1%Creativity in Education and Neuroscience1 0.1%Municipal Solid Waste Management1 0.1%Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering1 0.1%Misinformation and Its Impacts1 0.1%Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies1 0.1%Social Capital and Networks1 0.1%Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact1 0.1%Coffee research and impacts1 0.1%Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis1 0.1%Hearing Impairment and Communication1 0.1%Global Educational Policies and Reforms1 0.1%Stock Market Forecasting Methods1 0.1%Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue1 0.1%Cultural Industries and Urban Development1 0.1%Disaster Response and Management1 0.1%Digital Platforms and Economics1 0.1%Cultural Differences and Values1 0.1%Hydrological Forecasting Using AI1 0.1%Credit Risk and Financial Regulations1 0.1%Ethics in medical practice1 0.1%Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics1 0.1%Second Language Acquisition and Learning1 0.1%Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations1 0.1%Family and Disability Support Research1 0.1%Financial Distress and Bankruptcy Prediction1 0.1%Conflict Management and Negotiation1 0.1%Organizational Management and Innovation1 0.1%Decision Support System Applications1 0.1%Forest Management and Policy1 0.1%COVID-19 diagnosis using AI1 0.1%Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy1 0.1%Agricultural economics and policies1 0.1%Service-Learning and Community Engagement1 0.1%Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism1 0.1%Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation1 0.1%HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk1 0.1%Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development1 0.1%Gender, Sexuality, and Education1 0.1%Research Data Management Practices1 0.1%Power System Reliability and Maintenance1 0.1%Employment and Welfare Studies1 0.1%Global Health Workforce Issues1 0.1%Knowledge Management and Sharing1 0.1%Digital and Cyber Forensics1 0.1%Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling1 0.1%Linguistics and Discourse Analysis1 0.1%Financial Analysis and Corporate Governance1 0.1%AI in Service Interactions1 0.1%Global Energy Security and Policy1 0.1%Open Education and E-Learning1 0.1%Art Education and Development1 0.1%Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility1 0.1%Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues1 0.1%Urban Agriculture and Sustainability1 0.1%Facilities and Workplace Management1 0.1%Peacebuilding and International Security1 0.1%Emotional Labor in Professions1 0.1%Urban and Freight Transport Logistics1 0.1%Geography Education and Pedagogy1 0.1%Linguistic research and analysis1 0.1%Workplace Spirituality and Leadership1 0.1%Scheduling and Timetabling Solutions1 0.1%Chaos, Complexity, and Education1 0.1%Caribbean and African Literature and Culture1 0.1%Food Supply Chain Traceability1 0.1%Mental Health via Writing1 0.1%Software Engineering and Design Patterns1 0.1%Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy1 0.1%Corporate Insolvency and Governance1 0.1%Mathematics Education and Pedagogy1 0.1%Inclusive Education and Diversity1 0.1%Collaboration in agile enterprises1 0.1%Indigenous Studies and Ecology1 0.1%Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies1 0.1%Political Systems and Governance1 0.1%Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues1 0.1%Management and Marketing Education1 0.1%Themes in Literature Analysis1 0.1%Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods1 0.1%Space exploration and regulation1 0.1%Information Systems and Technology Applications1 0.1%Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration1 0.1%Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence1 0.1%Innovation and Socioeconomic Development1 0.1%Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation1 0.1%Competency Development and Evaluation1 0.1%Defense, Military, and Policy Studies1 0.1%School Health and Nursing Education1 0.1%Military Strategy and Technology1 0.1%Management Systems and Quality Improvement1 0.1%Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport1 0.1%Family Caregiving in Mental Illness1 0.1%Legal principles and applications1 0.1%Transport and Logistics Innovations1 0.1%Education and Islamic Studies1 0.1%World Systems and Global Transformations1 0.1%Agriculture and Agroindustry Studies1 0.1%Peace and Human Rights Education1 0.1%Economic and Fiscal Studies1 0.1%Youth Culture and Social Dynamics1 0.1%Literacy and Educational Practices1 0.1%Digital Education and Society1 0.1%Theological Perspectives and Practices1 0.1%Nursing care and research1 0.1%Strategic Planning and Analysis1 0.1%Gender Studies in Language1 0.1%Occupational Health and Safety Management1 0.1%University-Industry-Government Innovation Models1 0.1%Biomedical and Engineering Education1 0.1%Political Theory and Democracy1 0.1%Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces1 0.1%Christian Theology and Mission1 0.1%Digitalization, Law, and Regulation1 0.1%Data Mining and Machine Learning Applications1 0.1%Educational Methods and Teacher Development1 0.1%Educational Assessment and Improvement1 0.1%Human Resources and Workforce1 0.1%Labor Market and Education1 0.1%Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies1 0.1%Indigenous Cultures and Socio-Education1 0.1%Religion, Society, and Development1 0.1%Public Administration and Political Analysis1 0.1%Economic Zones and Regional Development1 0.1%Autobiographical and Biographical Writing1 0.1%Gender, Health, and Social Inequality1 0.1%Agricultural Economics and Practices1 0.1%Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth1 0.1%Transportation Systems and Logistics1 0.1%Environmental and sustainability education1 0.1%Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment1 0.1%Technostress in Professional Settings1 0.1%Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse1 0.1%Academic Publishing and Open Access1 0.1%Education, Management, Technology, Human Resources1 0.1%Energy, Environment, Agriculture Analysis1 0.1%Management and Optimization Techniques1 0.1%Benford’s Law and Fraud Detection1 0.1%Crime, Deviance, and Social Control1 0.1%Critical and Liberation Pedagogy1 0.1%International Labor and Employment Law1 0.1%Global Education Systems and Policies1 0.1%Financial Reporting and XBRL1 0.1%Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies1 0.1%Cultural and political discourse analysis1 0.1%Coaching Methods and Impact1 0.1%Indigenous Health and Education1 0.1%National Identity and Symbolism1 0.1%Intellectual Property Law1 0.1%Law in Society and Culture1 0.1%Educational Leadership and Innovation1 0.1%State Capitalism and Financial Governance1 0.1%Artificial Intelligence Applications1 0.1%Employment, Labor, and Gender Studies1 0.1%Educational Outcomes and Influences1 0.1%Psychiatric care and mental health services1 0.1%Energy, Economy, and Technology Trends1 0.1%Enterprise Management and Information Systems1 0.1%Diverse Musicological Studies1 0.1%Indigenous and Place-Based Education1 0.1%Thoreau and American Literature1 0.1%Generational Differences and Trends1 0.1%Health and Conflict Studies1 0.1%Diverse Research Studies Overview1 0.1%Logistics and Transportation Systems1 0.1%Border Security and International Relations1 0.1%Multicultural Socio-Legal Studies1 0.1%Public Health and Environmental Issues1 0.1%Environmental Science and Water Management1 0.1%Banking Sector Performance and Management1 0.1%Healthcare Systems and Practices1 0.1%Education, Safety, and Science Studies1 0.1%Migration, Racism, and Human Rights1 0.1%Water Resource Management and Quality1 0.1%Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics1 0.1%Finance, Markets, and Regulation1 0.1%HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses1 0.1%Global Political and Economic Relations1 0.1%Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies1 0.1%Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones1 0.1%Innovation, Technology, and Society1 0.1%Medical Coding and Health Information1 0.1%Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies1 0.1%Banking Systems and Strategies1 0.1%Global Political and Social Dynamics1 0.1%Education and Teacher Training1 0.1%
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| Publication year | Journal / scope | Publications | Publications | Crossref known | OpenAlex known |
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| 2013 | All selected publications | 1 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 2014 | All selected publications | 1 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 2015 | All selected publications | 2 | 2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| 2016 | All selected publications | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2017 | All selected publications | 2 | 2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| 2018 | All selected publications | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2019 | All selected publications | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2020 | All selected publications | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2021 | All selected publications | 25 | 25 | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 145 | 145 | 145/145 | 145/145 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 274 | 274 | 274/274 | 274/274 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 391 | 391 | 391/391 | 391/391 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 442 | 442 | 442/442 | 442/442 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 521 | 521 | 521/521 | 521/521 |
Crossref citations
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| Publication year | Journal / scope | Crossref citations | Publications | Crossref known | OpenAlex known |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | All selected publications | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 2014 | All selected publications | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 2015 | All selected publications | 3 | 2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| 2016 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2017 | All selected publications | 2 | 2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| 2018 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2019 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2020 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2021 | All selected publications | 72 | 25 | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 441 | 145 | 145/145 | 145/145 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 691 | 274 | 274/274 | 274/274 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 555 | 391 | 391/391 | 391/391 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 255 | 442 | 442/442 | 442/442 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 35 | 521 | 521/521 | 521/521 |
OpenAlex citations
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| Publication year | Journal / scope | OpenAlex citations | Publications | Crossref known | OpenAlex known |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | All selected publications | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 2014 | All selected publications | 6 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 2015 | All selected publications | 8 | 2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| 2016 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2017 | All selected publications | 10 | 2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| 2018 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2019 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2020 | All selected publications | — | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 2021 | All selected publications | 132 | 25 | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 596 | 145 | 145/145 | 145/145 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 882 | 274 | 274/274 | 274/274 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 636 | 391 | 391/391 | 391/391 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 258 | 442 | 442/442 | 442/442 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 36 | 521 | 521/521 | 521/521 |
Citation year / OpenAlex
Citations received over time
Incoming citations to the selected publications, grouped by the year of the citing work. This is separate from lifetime citation totals grouped by the cited article’s publication year.
The publication filters above define which articles receive the citations. The citation-year range below only controls this chart and the incoming-citation comparison. Removing publication-year filters includes older articles’ incoming citations too.
Annual history available for 1804 / 1804 selected publications. Supported display window: 2017–2026; 2026 is incomplete. Within a successfully fetched ten-year window, omitted years mean zero. Missing histories and years beyond a saved observation’s window remain unknown (—); partial coverage can understate totals.
Annual-history observations (UTC): 2026-10-21T07:22:43.062987+00:00 — 2026-10-24T20:37:58.899919+00:00. Older observations may be retained after failed or incomplete refreshes.
OpenAlex · Citations received by year
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| Citation year | Journal / scope | OpenAlex · Citations received by year | Publications | Annual history known |
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| 2017 | All selected publications | 0 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2018 | All selected publications | 0 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2019 | All selected publications | 4 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2020 | All selected publications | 6 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2021 | All selected publications | 10 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 49 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 272 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 553 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 871 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 797 | 1804 | 1804/1804 |
Counts represent citation links, not unique citing papers across a journal: one paper citing two selected articles contributes two links. Older citations outside this window are excluded, so annual sums need not equal lifetime totals. OpenAlex methodology ↗
Publications by publication year. 2026 is an incomplete year.
View data table
| Period | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 274 |
| 2024 | 391 |
| 2025 | 442 |
| 2026 | 521 |
Crossref citation distribution
Latest Crossref totals for the selected publications; not citations received in the selected years.
Mean1.14
Median0.0
Unknown counts are excluded from the mean, median and cited-publication rate.
Journal comparison
Same filters, source and counting rules across journals. Descriptive statistics, not a quality ranking.
| Journal / publisher | Publications | Crossref citations | OpenAlex citations | OpenAlex coverage | Crossref mean | Crossref median | Crossref cited %* | Crossref coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussecon Review of Social Sciences Bussecon International Academy | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7/7 | 1.29 | 1 | 57.1 | 7/7 · 100.0% |
| International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy Bussecon International Academy | 555 | 321 | 348 | 555/555 | 0.58 | 0 | 28.1 | 555/555 · 100.0% |
| International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies SSBFNET | 16 | 27 | 50 | 16/16 | 1.69 | 1.5 | 81.2 | 16/16 · 100.0% |
| International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science SSBFNET | 1226 | 1697 | 2157 | 1226/1226 | 1.38 | 0.0 | 47.4 | 1226/1226 · 100.0% |
* Percentage among publications with a known citation count.
Most cited · Crossref
UX/UI design of online learning platforms and their impact on learning: A review
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The Covid-19 pandemic, a catalyst in embracing the online mode of learning, is one of the key motivating factors for a paradigm shift in curriculum development due to the increased focus and reliance on technology. For the effective education of tertiary students globally, a revised curriculum development integrated with the Learning Management Systems and other eLearning platforms or tools that support asynchronous learning play a key role. This study seeks to determine the influence of user experience and user interface design of e-learning platforms on learning experience in higher education. A systematic review of studies regarding usability of e-learning platforms at tertiary institutions was conducted to determine the common issues and successes. A snapshot of research over the last five years was used in a systematic review to determine the influence of UX/UI on eLearning concerning higher education. Using the ERIC and Google scholar databases of journals, and specific criteria for selection of publications, 25 articles were examined in this study. Findings indicate that focused attention on interface design and user experience of eLearning systems for effective learning is crucial.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i10.223639 Crossref citations45 OpenAlex citations
Conceptualizing the role of entrepreneurship and SME in fostering South Africa's local economic development
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the roles of entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized businesses in fostering local economic development. Based on this assumption, this conceptual study attempts to investigate the function of small and medium-sized firms in LED. According to studies, the entrepreneurial spirit of the SME owner is a significant determinant of a SME's ability to surmount survival challenges and achieve sustainable growth. The article also attempts to locate and establish the purpose of the study by identifying the barriers that small and medium-sized businesses encounter in their efforts to contribute to economic growth and offering potential solutions to these barriers. Due to inadequate infrastructure development and a lack of the fundamental capabilities to control and influence local economic growth, the study concludes that exceptional measures are necessary to overcome obstacles such as finance and service. The purpose of this study is to answer the research question of whether the emphasis should be placed on creating competent entrepreneurs, particularly among previously disadvantaged individuals, if the government's goal to leverage the SMME sector is to have any significant success. It was noted that the LED is essential but has not been utilized frequently. Using a qualitative thematic analysis approach, the study accessed data on both private and public spaces primarily through secondary sources. The qualitative investigation accessed the foundational literature via a sophisticated search. According to the study, small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in the promotion of LED. The study concluded, among other things, that the local level of governance in South African municipalities is incapable of providing basic services and the necessary infrastructure.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i4.244426 Crossref citations37 OpenAlex citations
Exploring the impact of brand awareness, brand loyalty and brand attitude on purchase intention in online shopping
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The aim of the study is to explore the impact of brand awareness, brand loyalty and brand attitude on purchase intention in online shopping. The study was quantitative in nature adopting the survey method. Due to the absence of a sampling frame, convenience sampling, a form of non-probability sampling was utilised a total of 253 responses well collected from Braamfontein, a busy business district in Johannesburg, South Africa. In order to test the proposed hypotheses, a unique conceptual model was developed in which brand awareness, brand loyalty, and brand attitude acted as predictors while purchase intention served as the outcome. Data analysis was conducted in SPSS 27 where descriptive statistics were produced as well as regression analysis to test the proposed hypothesis. Findings suggested that customers perceived brand attitude to have the strongest impact on purchase intention while the weakest predictor of purchase intention was brand awareness as far as online purchasing was concerned. Managerial implications emerged from the study and suggestions for further research were proposed.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i5.184118 Crossref citations27 OpenAlex citations
The application of Artificial Intelligence in external auditing and its implications on audit quality? A review of the ongoing debates
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With the intensity of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being widely adopted to perform key tasks in economic activities. The audit profession has also embraced AI in the performance of its function in carrying out activities like audits, oversight, and advisory functions. The application of AI has been met with acceptance, given its advantages in some quarters and with resistance/scepticism in some. Proponents table benefits such as improved sampling procedures, reduced labour, and time in performing audits, increased efficiency, and effectiveness (due to increased audit coverage) including improved audit quality. Opponents raise pragmatic concerns such as the violation of ethical principles governing the audit profession, potential biases (loss of employment) as well as the challenges of coordinating machine and human activities. The study has two objectives. Firstly, to explore the role of AI in the external audit function. Secondly, to evaluate the ongoing debates on artificial intelligence and external auditing and assess the implications of using AI in the external audit function. The study adopts a qualitative research approach, employing a critical literature review. The study will accentuate the controversies and convergences among researchers on the role and implications of applying AI in external auditing to bring to light possible research gaps that can be explored by future researchers on the subject area. Highlighting the potential externalities of using AI has both theoretical and practical implications.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i9.273716 Crossref citations24 OpenAlex citations
The racial hierarchisation of the isiXhosa language in South Africa
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The reality is that there is a relationship between language and race as advanced and qualified by ethnolinguistics. Such a relationship points to the subjugation of the isiXhosa language (habitually situated in South Africa), among other prescripts, which was fueled by racial hierarchization that ought to be debated within the paradigm of scholarly discourses. The subjugation, distortion and erosion of the isiXhosa language were led by the colonial, apartheid governance and administration that sought to impose censorship. Therefore, this article employs post-colonial theory to argue and scholarly prove that the language and many South African indigenous languages were oppressed based on racial notions that sought to accelerate neo-liberalist and imperialist perceptions. Hypothetically speaking, the isiXhosa language still suffers from the effects of (post)colonialism carried by colonial agents who continue to mock and humiliate the language. The debates and findings underline that such claims (racial hierarchization of the language) must be validated through theoretical and practical discourses. As a result, closing remarks infuse potential recommendations open to public scrutiny regarding the problematised phenomenon and/or conundrum.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i2.231816 Crossref citations18 OpenAlex citations
Selected results
Modeling Endemic Disease Control Under Conflict Constraints: Regional Government Capacity to Reach Populations Isolated by Warfare in Sudan
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Armed conflict significantly disrupts public health systems, yet the mechanisms linking violence to endemic disease outbreaks remain insufficiently understood. This study examines how violent conflict affects disease governance and health service delivery across Sudan’s conflict-affected regions between 2000 and 2024. Using a spatial panel dataset that combines geo-referenced conflict events from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), epidemiological surveillance records, environmental indicators, and subnational governance measures, the analysis evaluates the relationship between conflict intensity, governance capacity, and endemic disease incidence. The results indicate that areas experiencing higher levels of violence exhibit significantly greater incidence of malaria, cholera, and measles. These effects are particularly pronounced where health infrastructure has been damaged and administrative capacity has weakened. Regions with stronger local governance demonstrate greater resilience, maintaining partial vaccination coverage and disease surveillance despite ongoing conflict. Spatial models further reveal significant spillover effects, with outbreaks spreading along displacement corridors and border regions. The findings highlight the central role of governance capacity in mediating health outcomes during armed conflict and underscore the importance of conflict-sensitive health interventions. Strengthening decentralized health governance, protecting health infrastructure, and improving cross-regional disease surveillance are essential for mitigating endemic disease risks in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
DOI 10.36096/ijbes.v8i5.14270 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Assessing the Perceived Effect of the Environmental Dimension of Corporate Sustainability Reporting on Performance of Quoted Firms in Zimbabwe
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The study examines how environmental sustainability reporting influences the performance of listed construction firms in Zimbabwe. The study responds to a notable research gap in developing economies, particularly within the construction sector, where limited qualitative evidence exists on how managers perceive the relationship between environmental corporate sustainability practices and organisational performance. While prior studies have largely focused on quantitative approaches in developed contexts, this paper adopts a qualitative perspective to generate context-specific insights. Guided by the interpretivist philosophy and informed by Signalling Theory and Legitimacy Theory, the study employed a qualitative research design using purposive sampling. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, and document analysis of sustainability reports from selected firms listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. The data were analysed through thematic and content analysis to identify recurring patterns and perceptions. The findings indicate that environmental sustainability reporting is generally perceived to enhance firm performance through improved corporate reputation, stronger stakeholder confidence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, waste reduction, and better resource management. Key environmental practices identified include environmental management systems, recycling and reuse initiatives, pollution control measures, land rehabilitation, and water conservation strategies. However, the study also found that firms face constraints such as resource limitations, economic instability, and uneven regulatory enforcement, which may hinder the full benefits of environmental sustainability initiatives. The paper concludes that the environmental dimension of corporate sustainability reporting can contribute positively to organisational performance when supported by effective implementation and strategic commitment. It recommends that listed firms strengthen environmental governance systems, integrate sustainability into core business strategy, invest in cleaner technologies, and improve disclosure quality. Policymakers are encouraged to enhance regulatory support and industry guidance for sustainability reporting. Future research may extend this inquiry to other sectors, compare listed and non-listed firms, and explore longitudinal changes in sustainability reporting practices across emerging markets.
DOI 10.36096/ijbes.v8i5.13700 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Strategic Emergence in a VUCA Developing Economy: Building a Purpose-Driven Global Business Process Outsourcing Platform for Emerging organisations
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This paper examines how a purpose-driven organisation emerging from a highly volatile developing economy can build a globally competitive business process outsourcing (BPO) platform while contributing to brain-drain reversal. Using ZimWorX, a Zimbabwean-headquartered BPO enterprise, as a longitudinal case study, the study aims to develop a theoretically grounded framework explaining strategic emergence under conditions of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) for an emerging organisation. Situated within the broader transformation of global outsourcing markets and the democratisation of digital talent, the paper positions Zimbabwe not as a peripheral participant but as a credible contender in high-value global services delivery. The research adopts a qualitative single-case study design grounded in conceptual theory-building. Drawing on secondary data, organisational records, industry reports, and contextual economic analysis, the study employs abductive reasoning to synthesise four theoretical lenses: Entrepreneurial Orientation Theory, Market Entry Strategy frameworks, Chaos Theory, and Strategic Decision-Making Theory. Through cross-theoretical integration, the analysis traces how ZimWorX navigated Zimbabwe’s macroeconomic instability, currency volatility, high unemployment, and institutional constraints to construct a resilient and differentiated service platform serving clients primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. The findings reveal that ZimWorX’s success is not attributable to cost arbitrage alone, but to a distinctive combination of entrepreneurial vision, purpose-driven culture, agile niche-focused market entry, and a disruptive “insourcing” philosophy that reframes outsourcing as premium human capital partnership. The firm’s strategic posture reflects adaptive decision-making under disequilibrium conditions, where uncertainty becomes a catalyst for innovation rather than paralysis. Importantly, the organisation embeds social purpose, specifically the reversal of skilled migration and the creation of dignified employment, into its competitive strategy, thereby aligning commercial performance with developmental impact. The study culminates in the development of the ZimWorX Strategic Emergence Framework (ZSEF), a conceptual model that illustrates how emerging-economy firms can integrate entrepreneurial orientation, strategic agility, purposeful positioning, and adaptive market entry to achieve sustained global competitiveness in VUCA environments. The framework advances emerging organisation theory by demonstrating how firms operating in structurally disadvantaged contexts can convert institutional adversity into strategic differentiation. The paper concludes that purposeful strategic emergence offers a viable pathway for developing economies seeking participation in knowledge-intensive global value chains. Rather than replicating traditional offshore outsourcing models, African BPO platforms can leverage mission-driven identity, digital infrastructure, and agile governance structures to compete on quality and relational capital. The study recommends that policymakers support digital talent ecosystems, regulatory clarity, and export-oriented service platforms, while organisational leaders institutionalise adaptive strategic processes and purpose-centred cultures. Future research may test the ZSEF across multiple African BPO firms, examine performance implications quantitatively, or explore comparative applications in other emerging-market knowledge industries.
DOI 10.36096/ijbes.v8i5.13690 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Exploring the Emergence and Strategic Evolution of an Emerging Fintech MicroBank in Zimbabwe Operating in a VUCA Environment
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This paper examines the emergence and strategic evolution of InnBucks MicroBank Limited, a Zimbabwean Microfinance organisation that evolved from a restaurant-change management digital wallet into a licensed deposit-taking microfinance bank serving around 3 million users within 4 years. Operating in what is arguably one of the most extreme VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environments globally, characterised by currency failures, chronic hyperinflation, regulatory unpredictability, and severe infrastructure deficits, InnBucks offers a compelling case for exploring how organisations emerge, adapt, and scale amid genuine chaos. The analysis incorporates five theoretical frameworks: Chaos Theory, Entrepreneurial Orientation Theory, Disruptive Innovation and Frugal Innovation, the Viable System Model, and Strategic Decision-Making Theory. These are utilised to explain InnBucks' institutional pivots, its evolution to a registered deposit taking microfinance, its utilisation of Simbisa Brands' restaurant network as financial infrastructure, and its recent shift to cloud-native banking through the Mambu/AWS partnership. The paper proposes the ARISE (Agility, Resilience, Innovation, Systemic, Entrepreneurial) conceptual framework, which combines five theoretical perspectives into a practical model to steer strategic emergence in resource-limited, institutionally fragile environments. It concludes that InnBucks' trajectory challenges traditional assumptions about the prerequisites for financial innovation and provides transferable insights for emerging organisations operating within Sub-Saharan Africa's growing fintech ecosystem.
DOI 10.36096/ijbes.v8i5.13680 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Entrepreneurial Orientation and Strategic Agility in VUCA Africa: Developing an Ambidextrous Strategic Emergence Model for FinTech organisations
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This conceptual theory-building study examines how African FinTech organisations navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), using Mukuru as a paradigmatic single case. It develops the Mukuru Ambidextrous Strategic Emergence Model (MASEM) by integrating Entrepreneurial Orientation, Strategic Agility, Organisational Ambidexterity, Chaos Theory and Strategic Decision-Making Theory. Using secondary evidence, longitudinal organisational analysis and abductive cross-theoretical synthesis, the study explains how Mukuru combines exploitation of established remittance and agent-network capabilities with exploration of digital innovation. The analysis identifies multidexterity, the orchestration of multiple, potentially contradictory business models across heterogeneous regulatory settings, as a key capability linking strategic agility to sustained emergence. MASEM conceptualises VUCA pressures as external conditions, entrepreneurial and adaptive capabilities as the strategic core, responsible AI and green digital finance as enabling capabilities, and resilience, inclusion and antifragility as intended organisational outcomes. The model is conceptual rather than empirically validated; accordingly, future research should test its constructs and causal relationships across multiple African FinTech organisations. The study contributes an Africa-centred framework and practical guidance for managers seeking to align innovation, governance, sustainability and regulatory adaptability under persistent environmental turbulence.
DOI 10.36096/ijbes.v8i5.13670 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Data coverage & freshness
Source coverage refers to this result set; a publication may occur in several sources. Sync times refer to contributing journals.
Crossref1804of 1804 selected recordsOJS API1657of 1804 selected recordsOAI-PMH1801of 1804 selected recordsXML14of 1804 selected recordsOpenAlex1804of 1804 selected records
Missing abstracts: 0 · Missing authors: 0 · Missing publication dates: 0 · Dates without day precision: 0
| Source | Most recent successful journal sync | Latest attempt |
|---|---|---|
| crossref | 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC · ijrbs | complete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC |
| ojs-rest | 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC · ijrbs | complete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 06:46 UTC |
| oai-pmh | 20 Oct 2026 19:56 UTC · ijfbs | complete · ijfbs · 20 Oct 2026 19:55 UTC |
| openalex-enrichment | 21 Oct 2026 07:23 UTC · ijrbs | complete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC |