IOSR-JBM   Volume-28 ~ Issue-9 ~ Sep. 2026

Abstract: Time management is an essential skill that largely determines performance of students in terms of academic performance, especially at the high secondary level where the level of academic expectations and requirements are high. Proper planning, organizing, and prioritizing academic work make students spend their time in the most efficient way.....

Keywords: Time Management; Academic Performance; Higher Secondary Students; Digital Distractions; Study Habits; Educational Interventions.

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Abstract: Purpose – This study examines how market structure characteristics influence Initial Public Offering outcomes and firm performance in Sub-Saharan African capital markets, focusing on short-term and long-term performance effects.
Design/methodology/approach – A panel data regression framework combined with GARCH volatility modelling is employed to examine the relationships between market capitalisation, trading volume, IPO activity, and market performance in Sub-Saharan African countries from 2000 to 2022. Fixed-effects estimation controls for country-specific characteristics...

Keywords: Initial public offerings (IPOs); Frontier capital markets; Ownership structure; Market performance

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Abstract: In India, tourism has grown to be one of the main economic sectors. India is a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists due to its rich cultural legacy, historic sites, renowned temples, architectural wonders, wild animal sanctuaries, and beautiful sports. People have had to travel great distances on foot or in carts or animals on pilgrimages from the beginning of time. Thus, the pilgrimage (Tirth Yatra) was a journey made to improve spiritual endeavours. An essential component of Indian culture and custom is travel or pilgrimage for mental...

Keywords: Indian Culture, Heritage, Tourist Destination, Tourism Information

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Abstract: Background: Public universities in Kenya face persistent financial pressures stemming from constrained public funding, rising operating costs, and heavy reliance on traditional revenue sources. Although many institutions possess substantial physical and financial assets, public-sector regulatory requirements governing asset management, procurement, land, finance, and commercialization constrain their ability to convert these resources into sustainable......

Key Word: Asset utilization revenue; commercialization; financial stability; Composite Financial Index; Government Policy; public universities; Kenya

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