49 articles published in 2025.
ABSTRACT This paper critically examines the extent to which Islamic banks in ASEAN countries genuinely contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) beyond symbolic or performative compliance. While Islamic finance shares many ethical principles with…
A R T I C L E I N F O A B S T R A C T Article history: Received: 04/11/2025 Accepted: 05/11/2025 Posted Online: 05/11/2025 This paper critically examines the role of human capital,…
Family farming ensures food security and sustains local economies. However, this traditional agricultural model is increasingly vulnerable to climate-induced disruptions such as rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, droughts, and floods. These challenges severely impact crop yields, threaten household incomes,…
ABSTRACT Ethiopia's healthcare system strives to make numerous efforts to improve the primary healthcare system. The fragmentation of the public health and healthcare systems, challenges in accessing comprehensive care, and repeated epidemics are becoming increasingly complicated.…
ABSTRACT The study explores the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) leadership skills in Africa, emphasizing the need for mentoring, training, and education programs to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of leveraging AI to advance the continent’s socioeconomic…
ABSTRACT This paper explores the crucial role of regional institutions in promoting diplomatic initiatives to address bilateral trade issues in Africa. The study examines how organizations like the African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States…
ABSTRACT The supportive role that diplomatic economic desks contribute to Africa's Free Trade Area is the primary focus of this study, which explores the relationship between economic diplomacy and regional integration. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes…
ABSTRACT This paper offers a diplomatic assessment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as it approaches its 50th anniversary. Established in 1975 to promote regional economic integration, ECOWAS faces both successes and challenges in…
Globally, millions of children suffer from vaccine-preventable diseases. The significant majority of them are from developing countries; nearly one million children miss their childhood vaccines only in Ethiopia every year. A cross-sectional mixed study was conducted in the…
In Ethiopia, regardless of working towards vector control and epidemic prevention as one of the core strategies still, a significant number of households have poor practices related to malaria prevention. Besides, substantial numbers of communities are still suffering…
Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia, where it remains a major public health concern. Late-stage diagnoses are prevalent, often due to systemic, sociocultural, and individual barriers. Early detection is critical, yet most…
This paper explores conflict resolution through a comparative religious lens, focusing on the theological and philosophical frameworks of Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism. It examines how religious doctrines such as Dharma in Hinduism, Sulh and Adl in Islam, and…
The Abraham Accords marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy by establishing formal diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the U.A.E., Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. The accords focus on enhancing cooperation in security, technology,…
ABSTRACT This paper identifies and explores key challenges that Caribbean institutions encounter whilst striving towards quality assurance and internationalisation in the region. In the face of increasing demands for accountability and transparency in educational outcomes and practices,…
“Refugees and migrants are entitled to the same universal human rights and fundamental freedoms as other people” (2). This paper examines the disease burden among refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers, reviews existing healthcare screening guidelines, and advocates for improving…