Publication activity
Articles grouped by publication year
Publications
Hover over a year or focus the chart and use arrow keys to inspect values.
2026 is year to date. 0 undated publications excluded.
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science
ISSN 2147-4478 • Journal website ↗
OpenAlex coverage 100.0% · 1226/1226 recordsLast OpenAlex observation 28 Oct 2026, 17:02 UTC
PUBLICATIONS1226In the selected collection
CROSSREF CITATIONS16971226/1226 with known counts
OPENALEX CITATIONS21571226/1226 with known counts
OPENALEX MEAN1.76Per article with a known count
Filter collection Publication years, search & more
country: South Africa Remove ×Research in focus
Most cited articles
Top 5 in the selected collection · Ranked by OpenAlex lifetime citations. Only articles with at least one known citation are included; source totals are never combined.
- UX/UI design of online learning platforms and their impact on learning: A review
2022 · Thamsanqa Keith Miya · Irene Govender
45OpenAlex citations - Conceptualizing the role of entrepreneurship and SME in fostering South Africa's local economic development
2023 · Andrew Enaifoghe · Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba
37OpenAlex citations - Exploring the impact of brand awareness, brand loyalty and brand attitude on purchase intention in online shopping
2022 · Lesedi Machi · Phindulo Nemavhidi · Tinashe Chuchu
27OpenAlex citations - Compensation as a motivating factor of job satisfaction and performance
2023 · Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo · Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo · Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba
25OpenAlex citations - The application of Artificial Intelligence in external auditing and its implications on audit quality? A review of the ongoing debates
2023 · Favourate y Mpofu
24OpenAlex citations
The journal at a glance
Output and reach
Publication activity alongside incoming citations.
Citations received
OpenAlex · year of the citing work
OpenAlex
Hover over a year or focus the chart and use arrow keys to inspect values.
2017–2026 annual-history window. 2026 is year to date. Unknown years have gaps.
View data & coverage
Research landscape
Leading affiliations and themes in this collection.
Full distributions & methodology ↓Institutions
University of South Africa204University of Venda170Durban University of Technology1551226/1226 records with dataPrimary topics
Public Administration in Developing Nations37Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences30Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior201226/1226 records with dataTwo perspectives on citations
Follow the research impact
Independent sources. Clear time scales.
Lifetime citations by publication year
Crossref and OpenAlex · separate totals for the same publication cohorts
Hover over a year or focus the chart and use arrow keys to inspect values.
Latest lifetime totals, grouped by the cited article’s year. These are not citations received in that year.
View data & coverage
Citations received each year
OpenAlex · incoming citation links grouped by citing-work year
OpenAlex
Hover over a year or focus the chart and use arrow keys to inspect values.
2017–2026 annual-history window. 2026 is year to date. Unknown years have gaps.
View data & coverage
Annual history: 1226/1226 articles. Latest history observation: 2026-10-28T17:02:02.050300+00:00. Source totals are never added together.
Research side by side
Compare journals
Select journals to compare the same collection filters. Source totals stay separate. These measures describe research activity, not journal quality.
Display range
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science
Publications
Articles by publication year
View data & coverage
Crossref citations
Latest lifetime totals · grouped by publication year
View data & coverage
OpenAlex citations
Latest lifetime totals · grouped by publication year
View data & coverage
OpenAlex · Citations received
By year of the citing work · 2017–2026
View data & coverage
2026 is year to date. Crossref and OpenAlex lifetime charts share a citation scale. Unknown observations appear as gaps; known zero stays zero. Annual receipts use available OpenAlex histories and may not sum to lifetime totals. 0 undated publications excluded from publication-year charts.
Full research profile All distributions, publications, comparisons & data provenance
INDEXED PUBLICATIONS1226
CROSSREF CITATIONS1697
CROSSREF · CITED PUBLICATIONS47.4%
CROSSREF · MEAN CITATIONS1.38
Crossref citation coverage: 1226 / 1226 publications (100.0%). Latest observation: 21 Oct 2026, 07:22 UTC. Means and percentages use records with known counts.
OpenAlex / Separate citation source
A broader view of this research
DOI-matched OpenAlex observations for the same selected publications. These counts are separate from Crossref and are never added together.
OPENALEX CITATIONS2157
DOI MATCH COVERAGE100.0%1226 / 1226 publications
MEAN · KNOWN COUNTS ONLY1.761226 known · 0 unknown
MEDIAN · KNOWN COUNTS ONLY1.0
Observation range: 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC — 28 Oct 2026 17:02 UTC. Missing matches are not zero citations. Previous observations may remain if a refresh fails or a DOI no longer matches.
Institutions, countries & topics
OpenAlex affiliations and primary-topic classification. Each publication counts once per institution or country; multi-affiliated publications appear in multiple groups, so percentages can sum above 100%. Countries describe author affiliations, not nationality. Topics use one primary topic per publication.
Institutions
1226 / 1226 with data · 0 missing or unmatched. Percentages use all 1226 selected publications.
University of South Africa204 16.6%University of Venda170 13.9%Durban University of Technology155 12.6%University of Johannesburg104 8.5%North-West University102 8.3%University of KwaZulu-Natal88 7.2%University of Limpopo76 6.2%Tshwane University of Technology68 5.5%University of Zululand57 4.6%Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University57 4.6%Walter Sisulu University45 3.7%University of the Free State44 3.6%Vaal University of Technology30 2.4%The Independent Institute of Education30 2.4%Central University of Technology28 2.3%Cape Peninsula University of Technology27 2.2%University of Fort Hare26 2.1%Mangosuthu University of Technology26 2.1%University of Mpumalanga25 2.0%Sol Plaatje University17 1.4%University of the Witwatersrand16 1.3%University of the Western Cape11 0.9%University of Pretoria10 0.8%Nelson Mandela University10 0.8%Management College of Southern Africa9 0.7%University of Botswana7 0.6%Stellenbosch University4 0.3%Government of South Africa4 0.3%National University of Lesotho3 0.2%Regent Business School3 0.2%Da Vinci Institute3 0.2%Human Sciences Research Council2 0.2%Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University2 0.2%Great Zimbabwe University2 0.2%University of Nigeria2 0.2%University of Cape Coast2 0.2%Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta2 0.2%Dalian University of Technology2 0.2%Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University2 0.2%Regenesys Business School2 0.2%University of Zambia2 0.2%DaVinci Institute2 0.2%Universidade de Santo Amaro2 0.2%Ghana Communication Technology University2 0.2%Western Illinois University1 0.1%Chinhoyi University of Technology1 0.1%Birmingham City University1 0.1%UNESCO1 0.1%Doshisha University1 0.1%University of Tsukuba1 0.1%University of Zimbabwe1 0.1%University of Cape Town1 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%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 Health and Allied Sciences1 0.1%Green University of Bangladesh1 0.1%University of California System1 0.1%Kabale University1 0.1%UniMAC-GIJ1 0.1%Islamic University of Indonesia1 0.1%IIE MSA1 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%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%Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia1 0.1%University of Media, Arts and Communication1 0.1%Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology1 0.1%KwaZulu-Natal Museum1 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%Midlands State University1 0.1%Universiti Tenaga Nasional1 0.1%Leeds Beckett University1 0.1%University of Chittagong1 0.1%
Countries
1226 / 1226 with data · 0 missing or unmatched. Percentages use all 1226 selected publications.
South Africa1226 100.0%Ghana8 0.7%Nigeria8 0.7%Zimbabwe8 0.7%Botswana7 0.6%United States5 0.4%Germany3 0.2%Lesotho3 0.2%Bangladesh2 0.2%Brazil2 0.2%China2 0.2%Britain (UK)2 0.2%Japan2 0.2%Morocco2 0.2%Zambia2 0.2%Australia1 0.1%Spain1 0.1%France1 0.1%Indonesia1 0.1%Malaysia1 0.1%Namibia1 0.1%Portugal1 0.1%Rwanda1 0.1%Eswatini (Swaziland)1 0.1%Uganda1 0.1%
Primary topics
1226 / 1226 with data · 0 missing or unmatched. Percentages use all 1226 selected publications.
Public Administration in Developing Nations37 3.0%Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences30 2.4%Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior20 1.6%Financial Markets and Investment Strategies17 1.4%African cultural and philosophical studies16 1.3%Education during COVID-19 pandemic16 1.3%Local Economic Development and Planning16 1.3%Employee Performance and Management16 1.3%Customer Service Quality and Loyalty15 1.2%Higher Education and Employability15 1.2%Technology Adoption and User Behaviour14 1.1%Intimate Partner and Family Violence14 1.1%Policing Practices and Perceptions14 1.1%Legal Issues in South Africa13 1.1%Gender Diversity and Inequality12 1.0%Teacher Education and Leadership Studies11 0.9%Crime Patterns and Interventions11 0.9%Criminal Justice and Penology11 0.9%Organizational Change and Leadership11 0.9%Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis10 0.8%Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes9 0.7%Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance9 0.7%Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy9 0.7%Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting8 0.7%Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques8 0.7%Higher Education Research Studies8 0.7%Financial Risk and Volatility Modeling8 0.7%Environmental Sustainability in Business8 0.7%Taxation and Compliance Studies8 0.7%Healthcare Systems and Reforms8 0.7%Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation8 0.7%Accounting Education and Careers8 0.7%Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health7 0.6%International Business and FDI7 0.6%Income, Poverty, and Inequality7 0.6%Accounting and Organizational Management7 0.6%Microfinance and Financial Inclusion7 0.6%Corruption and Economic Development7 0.6%Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare7 0.6%South African History and Culture7 0.6%School Leadership and Teacher Performance7 0.6%Artificial Intelligence in Education7 0.6%Monetary Policy and Economic Impact6 0.5%HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions6 0.5%Quality and Supply Management6 0.5%Public Policy and Administration Research6 0.5%Migration, Refugees, and Integration6 0.5%Traffic and Road Safety6 0.5%Family Dynamics and Relationships6 0.5%E-Government and Public Services6 0.5%Sex work and related issues6 0.5%COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts6 0.5%Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies6 0.5%Stress and Burnout Research6 0.5%Leadership and Management in Organizations6 0.5%Human Resource and Talent Management6 0.5%Science Education and Pedagogy5 0.4%Online and Blended Learning5 0.4%COVID-19 and Mental Health5 0.4%Nursing education and management5 0.4%Multilingual Education and Policy5 0.4%Digital Marketing and Social Media5 0.4%Work-Family Balance Challenges5 0.4%Information and Cyber Security5 0.4%International Development and Aid5 0.4%Child Welfare and Adoption5 0.4%Emotional Intelligence and Performance5 0.4%Workplace Violence and Bullying5 0.4%Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies5 0.4%Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions5 0.4%Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management5 0.4%Insurance and Financial Risk Management5 0.4%Educational Innovations and Technology5 0.4%Public Procurement and Policy5 0.4%Financial Literacy and Behavior5 0.4%Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education5 0.4%Consumer Behavior and Marketing Influence5 0.4%Marriage and Family Dynamics5 0.4%Corporate Finance and Governance4 0.3%EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning4 0.3%Global trade and economics4 0.3%Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification4 0.3%Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis4 0.3%Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies4 0.3%Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression4 0.3%Sustainable Supply Chain Management4 0.3%Higher Education Governance and Development4 0.3%Early Childhood Education and Development4 0.3%Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing4 0.3%Gender Politics and Representation4 0.3%Disability Education and Employment4 0.3%Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies4 0.3%Parental Involvement in Education4 0.3%Family Business Performance and Succession4 0.3%African Education and Politics4 0.3%Employer Branding and e-HRM4 0.3%Digital Innovation in Industries4 0.3%Gender, Education, and Development Issues4 0.3%SMEs Development and Digital Marketing4 0.3%Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability4 0.3%African Studies and Ethnography4 0.3%Agricultural Development and Management4 0.3%Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies4 0.3%Educational Leadership and Practices4 0.3%Education in Rural Contexts4 0.3%Educational Technology and E-Learning4 0.3%Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research3 0.2%Electoral Systems and Political Participation3 0.2%Banking stability, regulation, efficiency3 0.2%Global Maternal and Child Health3 0.2%Career Development and Diversity3 0.2%Digital Transformation in Industry3 0.2%Occupational Health and Safety Research3 0.2%Student Assessment and Feedback3 0.2%Disability Rights and Representation3 0.2%Social Work Education and Practice3 0.2%Evaluation of Teaching Practices3 0.2%Ethics in Business and Education3 0.2%Public Relations and Crisis Communication3 0.2%Problem and Project Based Learning3 0.2%Mentoring and Academic Development3 0.2%Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth3 0.2%Land Rights and Reforms3 0.2%Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance3 0.2%Big Data and Business Intelligence3 0.2%Public-Private Partnership Projects3 0.2%Urban and Rural Development Challenges3 0.2%Digital Economy and Work Transformation3 0.2%Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion3 0.2%Unemployment and Economic Growth3 0.2%Education and Technology Integration3 0.2%Community and Sustainable Development3 0.2%Publishing and Scholarly Communication3 0.2%Education Systems and Policy3 0.2%AI and HR Technologies3 0.2%Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture3 0.2%Waste Management and Recycling3 0.2%Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction3 0.2%Political Conflict and Governance2 0.2%Media Studies and Communication2 0.2%Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights2 0.2%Migration and Labor Dynamics2 0.2%Economic Growth and Productivity2 0.2%Construction Project Management and Performance2 0.2%Network Security and Intrusion Detection2 0.2%Global Financial Crisis and Policies2 0.2%Educational Research and Methods2 0.2%Reproductive Health and Contraception2 0.2%Disaster Management and Resilience2 0.2%Translation Studies and Practices2 0.2%Environmental Education and Sustainability2 0.2%Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies2 0.2%Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation2 0.2%Breastfeeding Practices and Influences2 0.2%Market Dynamics and Volatility2 0.2%Workplace Health and Well-being2 0.2%Service and Product Innovation2 0.2%Labor Movements and Unions2 0.2%ICT Impact and Policies2 0.2%Digital Mental Health Interventions2 0.2%Innovative Teaching Methods2 0.2%Consumer Retail Behavior Studies2 0.2%Education and Critical Thinking Development2 0.2%Resilience and Mental Health2 0.2%Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management2 0.2%Humor Studies and Applications2 0.2%Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization2 0.2%Sustainability in Higher Education2 0.2%Agricultural risk and resilience2 0.2%Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management2 0.2%Mining and Resource Management2 0.2%FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance2 0.2%Cooperative Studies and Economics2 0.2%Water Governance and Infrastructure2 0.2%Digital literacy in education2 0.2%Corporate Management and Leadership2 0.2%Educational Innovations and Challenges2 0.2%Education Discipline and Inequality2 0.2%Reflective Practices in Education2 0.2%Second Language Learning and Teaching2 0.2%Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies2 0.2%Language and Culture2 0.2%Legal Education and Practice Innovations2 0.2%Youth, Drugs, and Violence2 0.2%Occupational Health and Burnout2 0.2%Human Rights and Development2 0.2%Asian Industrial and Economic Development2 0.2%Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education2 0.2%Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds2 0.2%Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods2 0.2%ICT in Developing Communities2 0.2%Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting2 0.2%Education, Leadership, and Health Research2 0.2%Economic Development and Digital Transformation2 0.2%Economic Systems and Logistics Management2 0.2%Accounting and Financial Management2 0.2%Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability2 0.2%Journalism and Media Studies2 0.2%Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies2 0.2%Education and Labor Relations2 0.2%African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues2 0.2%Economic Growth and Development2 0.2%Corporate Governance and Financial Management2 0.2%Communication and COVID-19 Impact2 0.2%Military and Defense Studies2 0.2%Economic and Technological Innovation2 0.2%Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning2 0.2%Impact of AI and Big Data on Business and Society2 0.2%Employee Performance and Leadership2 0.2%Educational Technology in Learning2 0.2%Innovation and Knowledge Management1 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%LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy1 0.1%Labor market dynamics and wage inequality1 0.1%Land Use and Ecosystem Services1 0.1%Mobile Ad Hoc Networks1 0.1%Blockchain Technology Applications and Security1 0.1%Mental Health Treatment and Access1 0.1%Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management1 0.1%Supply Chain and Inventory Management1 0.1%Discourse Analysis in Language Studies1 0.1%Agricultural Innovations and Practices1 0.1%Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research1 0.1%Child Abuse and Trauma1 0.1%Energy, Environment, Economic Growth1 0.1%Climate change impacts on agriculture1 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%Smart Agriculture and AI1 0.1%Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods1 0.1%School Choice and Performance1 0.1%Health Literacy and Information Accessibility1 0.1%International Law and Human Rights1 0.1%Ethics and Social Impacts of AI1 0.1%International Student and Expatriate Challenges1 0.1%Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence1 0.1%Municipal Solid Waste Management1 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%Energy and Environment Impacts1 0.1%Mobile Learning in Education1 0.1%Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue1 0.1%Cultural Industries and Urban Development1 0.1%Disaster Response and Management1 0.1%Cultural Differences and Values1 0.1%Smart Cities and Technologies1 0.1%Academic integrity and plagiarism1 0.1%Information Technology Governance and Strategy1 0.1%Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations1 0.1%Family and Disability Support Research1 0.1%Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare1 0.1%Organizational Management and Innovation1 0.1%COVID-19 diagnosis using AI1 0.1%Agricultural economics and policies1 0.1%Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism1 0.1%Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences1 0.1%Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation1 0.1%HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk1 0.1%Gender, Sexuality, and Education1 0.1%Research Data Management Practices1 0.1%ERP Systems Implementation and Impact1 0.1%Energy Efficiency and Management1 0.1%Employment and Welfare Studies1 0.1%Global Health Workforce Issues1 0.1%Evaluation and Performance Assessment1 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%Open Education and E-Learning1 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%Renewable energy and sustainable power systems1 0.1%Gender and Feminist Studies1 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%Scheduling and Timetabling Solutions1 0.1%Chaos, Complexity, and Education1 0.1%Caribbean and African Literature and Culture1 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%Working Capital and Financial Performance1 0.1%Global Education and Multiculturalism1 0.1%Collaboration in agile enterprises1 0.1%Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies1 0.1%Political Systems and Governance1 0.1%Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues1 0.1%Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration1 0.1%Digitalization and Economic Development in Agriculture1 0.1%Management and Marketing Education1 0.1%Financial Reporting and Valuation Research1 0.1%Themes in Literature Analysis1 0.1%Space exploration and regulation1 0.1%Corporate Identity and Reputation1 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%School Health and Nursing Education1 0.1%Firm Innovation and Growth1 0.1%Military Strategy and Technology1 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%Peace and Human Rights Education1 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%Business Strategies and Innovation1 0.1%Gender Studies in Language1 0.1%Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence1 0.1%Occupational Health and Safety Management1 0.1%University-Industry-Government Innovation Models1 0.1%Biomedical and Engineering Education1 0.1%Robotic Process Automation Applications1 0.1%Political Theory and Democracy1 0.1%Christian Theology and Mission1 0.1%Marketing and Advertising Strategies1 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%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%Agricultural Economics and Practices1 0.1%Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth1 0.1%Environmental and sustainability education1 0.1%Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse1 0.1%Education, Management, Technology, Human Resources1 0.1%Organizational Downsizing and Restructuring1 0.1%Artificial Intelligence in Law1 0.1%Communication Studies and Media1 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%Cultural and political discourse analysis1 0.1%Coaching Methods and Impact1 0.1%Indigenous Health and Education1 0.1%Intellectual Property Law1 0.1%Law in Society and Culture1 0.1%Sustainable Development and Policies1 0.1%Educational Leadership and Innovation1 0.1%Employment, Labor, and Gender Studies1 0.1%Educational Outcomes and Influences1 0.1%Psychiatric care and mental health services1 0.1%Diverse Musicological Studies1 0.1%Thoreau and American Literature1 0.1%Taxation and Legal Issues1 0.1%Global and Cross-Cultural Management1 0.1%Student Stress and Coping1 0.1%Educational Management and Quality1 0.1%Diverse Research Studies Overview1 0.1%Logistics and Transportation Systems1 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%Finance, Markets, and Regulation1 0.1%HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses1 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%Global Political and Social Dynamics1 0.1%Sustainability and Innovation in Business1 0.1%Community Development and Social Impact1 0.1%Education and Teacher Training1 0.1%
Yearly trendsCitations receivedCompare by yearPublication detailCitationsComparisonPublicationsOpenAlexInstitutions & topicsData coverage
Publication-year cohorts
Publications & citation trends
Citations are the latest recorded totals for articles published in each year, not citations received during that year. Crossref and OpenAlex remain separate and share the same citation scale. 2026 is incomplete; newer articles have had less time to receive citations.
0 undated publications excluded. Unknown citation counts are shown as —, never as zero. Partial coverage can understate totals; expand each table for known / total records.
Publications
View publications data & coverage
| Publication year | Journal / scope | Publications | Publications | Crossref known | OpenAlex known |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 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 | 16 | 16 | 16/16 | 16/16 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 141 | 141 | 141/141 | 141/141 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 272 | 272 | 272/272 | 272/272 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 268 | 268 | 268/268 | 268/268 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 276 | 276 | 276/276 | 276/276 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 249 | 249 | 249/249 | 249/249 |
Crossref citations
View crossref citations data & coverage
| Publication year | Journal / scope | Crossref citations | Publications | Crossref known | OpenAlex known |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 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 | 56 | 16 | 16/16 | 16/16 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 433 | 141 | 141/141 | 141/141 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 689 | 272 | 272/272 | 272/272 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 371 | 268 | 268/268 | 268/268 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 129 | 276 | 276/276 | 276/276 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 16 | 249 | 249/249 | 249/249 |
OpenAlex citations
View openalex citations data & coverage
| Publication year | Journal / scope | OpenAlex citations | Publications | Crossref known | OpenAlex known |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| 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 | 105 | 16 | 16/16 | 16/16 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 581 | 141 | 141/141 | 141/141 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 879 | 272 | 272/272 | 272/272 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 427 | 268 | 268/268 | 268/268 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 132 | 276 | 276/276 | 276/276 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 16 | 249 | 249/249 | 249/249 |
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 1226 / 1226 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 — 2026-10-28T17:02:02.050300+00:00. Older observations may be retained after failed or incomplete refreshes.
OpenAlex · Citations received by year
View openalex · citations received by year data & coverage
| Citation year | Journal / scope | OpenAlex · Citations received by year | Publications | Annual history known |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All selected publications | 0 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2018 | All selected publications | 0 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2019 | All selected publications | 3 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2020 | All selected publications | 5 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2021 | All selected publications | 7 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2022 | All selected publications | 45 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2023 | All selected publications | 261 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2024 | All selected publications | 519 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2025 | All selected publications | 731 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
| 2026 | All selected publications | 584 | 1226 | 1226/1226 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 272 |
| 2024 | 268 |
| 2025 | 276 |
| 2026 | 249 |
Crossref citation distribution
Latest Crossref totals for the selected publications; not citations received in the selected years.
Mean1.38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Read abstract
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
Read abstract
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
Read abstract
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
Read abstract
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
Read abstract
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
Impediments Confronting Black African Women in South Africa Regarding Bank Loans: Necessitate Gender-Sensitive and Humanities-Informed Interventions
Read abstract
This study presents a thematic literature review aimed at understanding the systemic barriers that Black African women face when accessing bank loans in South Africa, as well as the critical role that the humanities can play in addressing these issues. In the context of the persistent economic instability facing South Africa, the small business sector has become a vital source of income and resilience for Black women. Despite this, their economic potential remains constrained by limited access to bank loans. Guided by an intersectionality framework, the study discusses the systemic barriers that contribute to the financial hardships and exclusion of Black African women. It further explores how gender-sensitive and humanities-informed approaches can contribute to more inclusive financial services. This includes emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive financial products, bias awareness training, and supportive policy frameworks. The review calls for strategic interventions to improve economic empowerment among Black African women entrepreneurs. Central to these interventions is the role of humanities faculties in facilitating Short Learning Programs and Skills Training Programs that provide business training, helping women manage finances and scale their ventures sustainably through enhanced financial literacy. This increased knowledge can improve their chances of success, even in the absence of formal funding. Conducting Afrocentric research is another avenue to uncover the barriers and address the current financial exclusion that Black women in South Africa experience. Gender equality in financial inclusion must remain one of the fundamental building blocks for steady and positive economic growth in South Africa.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v15i5.48710 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
An Exploration of School Managers and Administrators’ Capacities to Implement Performance Management and Development (PMD) in Developing countries: A focus on Bobirwa Sub Region, Botswana
Read abstract
Despite changing Performance Management System (PMS) to Performance Management and Development (PMD) in 2018, public schools face difficulties in effectively implementing PMD in Botswana. This study, using a mixed methods approach, investigated the capacity of school managers to implement PMD. Quantitative analysis assessed capacity and workload, while qualitative insights explored managers’ perspectives on PMD. From the study, poor PMD implementation is associated with capacity issues, moral laxity and organizational indifference. The study recommends building capacities at all levels of PMD and embracing PMD as a performance reform.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v15i5.45830 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Mitigating Road Fatalities among the Youth in South Africa
Read abstract
The problem addressed in this paper relates to the high road fatalities among the youth in South Africa. The high youth fatality rate is concerning as it results in immediate economic impacts as well as the future loss of productive people. The objectives of the paper include identifying the most prominent educational strategies and ascertaining the applicable communication media for mitigating road fatalities among the youth in South Africa. The research followed a quantitative approach to determine the perceptions of traffic offi3cers and crash investigators regarding the driving behaviour of the youth. It was found that the most effective education strategy is to include road safety in the school curriculum and educate future drivers from a young age. The study further found that social media is the most effective medium for promoting road safety for the youth. Policymakers are encouraged to take a holistic approach when educating the youth and include all educational stakeholders. The paper makes a theoretical contribution because it tested the most applicable strategies with the associated educational media to circumvent fatalities among the youth. Recommendations regarding the strategies are made towards road safety authorities. The paper further makes a managerial contribution by providing guidance towards policymakers and transportation providers on developing road safety strategies aimed at the South African youth that will benefit the greater community.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v15i5.50590 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Effects of Job Satisfaction on the Performance of Employees in Various Industries
Read abstract
Job satisfaction is widely recognised as a critical determinant of employee performance, organisational productivity, and long-term institutional effectiveness across diverse economic sectors. This paper examines the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance through a comparative lens that considers both developed and developing country contexts. Drawing on a systematic literature review of empirical studies published between 2015 and 2025, the study synthesises evidence from a broad range of industries, including education, telecommunications, banking and financial services, information technology, automotive, healthcare, retail, construction, agriculture, logistics, energy, public administration, and manufacturing.The findings reveal a consistently positive and statistically significant association between job satisfaction and employee performance, either directly or through mediating mechanisms such as work engagement, organisational commitment, and motivation. Across sectors, job satisfaction is shaped by a combination of structural and motivational factors, including working conditions, training and development, leadership quality, compensation, career advancement opportunities, organisational support, and job design. Employees who report higher satisfaction levels tend to demonstrate stronger commitment, greater discretionary effort, higher productivity, and improved service quality.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v15i5.50370 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations
Community Participation in Ghana’s decentralized Solid Waste Management Policy: Bridging the Gap Between Implementation and Policy Formulation
Read abstract
Decentralized approaches to solid waste management (SWM) have gained global attention because of their provision for the effective participation of local communities. This study investigates community participation in decentralized solid waste management policy-making processes, drawing insights from Ghana. Using mixed methods, the study reveals that community participation only takes place at the policy implementation stage and takes the form of planning and managing community-led solid waste management initiatives such as occasional community clean-up exercise during festivals and public holidays, which are usually organized on a frequent basis. Regarding the factors that promote the solid waste management policy-making process, it was realized that “including the community in the solid waste management policy-making process” was the most important factor for the community to participate in the solid waste management policy-making process. Based on these findings, the top-down approach in solid waste management policy should be reversed to bottom-up approaches.
DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v15i5.49660 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.
Crossref1226of 1226 selected recordsOJS API1136of 1226 selected recordsOAI-PMH1225of 1226 selected recordsXML0of 1226 selected recordsOpenAlex1226of 1226 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 19:55 UTC · ijrbs | complete · ijrbs · 20 Oct 2026 19:50 UTC |
| openalex-enrichment | 21 Oct 2026 07:23 UTC · ijrbs | complete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC |